Reconciliation / Confession

 "If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." JN 20: 23

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated: 

• Every Saturday from 4:00 to 4:30 in the Chapel
• Any time by appointment
• During special services as announced at Church

Through the sacraments of Christian initiation, we receive the new life of Christ. This new life as a child of God can be weakened, however, and even lost by sin. The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, has willed that his Church continue--in the power of the Holy Spirit--his work of healing and salvation, even among her own members. 

Healing, therefore, is the purpose of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. 

Those who approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation obtain mercy, peace, and pardon from God and are, at the same time, reconciled with the human body of Christ which they have wounded by their sins.

First Reconciliation is celebrated in December, typically by second graders. Children seeking the Sacrament of Reconciliation must be enrolled in our Religious Education Program. 

Parents expecting their child to make the sacrament of Reconciliation should attend one preparation meeting on October 9, 2022 during the Religious Education hour (children should attend with their parents). The preparation process will be explained in addition to the special dates and times related to the sacrament.  Meetings will be held in the Gathering Place.