RECONCILIATION


Confession is an act of honesty and courage - an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God.
--Pope John Paul 2 

Perhaps you’ve been away from Confession for a while—maybe a long while. Or, you may be a Catholic who goes to Confession frequently, but you find that you seem to be confessing those same old sins over and over again. This site is designed for you, no matter how often you go to Confession or where you are on your faith journey.

Before celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, one should prepare oneself with an examination of conscience, which involves reflecting prayerfully on one's thoughts, words, and deeds in order to identify any sins.

Confession Times

Saturday: 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 a.m.

Monday & Friday: after the 9:00 a.m. Mass

and by appointment


GUIDE TO CONFESSION

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Practice Confession

A video demonstrating a sample confession so children can practice for their First Confession, know what to expect, and not be afraid.  Important Note:  This was NOT a real confession and the sins were made up for the purpose of this video.

A Kids Guide

Join Mickey as she asks Fr Jack Green all the questions that commonly get asked when preparing your child for the Sacrament of Penance.

Examination of Conscience

Here are some questions kids can ask themselves to help them with their examination of conscience as they prepare for Reconciliation.

What is the Sacrament of Confession?

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of Catholicism. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession, so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The sacrament “washes us clean,” and renews us in Christ.


“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained’” (John 20:21-23).


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