Sacraments of Penance or Reconciliation
The sacrament of reconciliation (or confession) is available regularly at the following
times, and by appointment:
Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Contact the
Parish Office
for more information.
The Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation in the Catholic Church
"On the evening of that day, the first day of the week," Jesus showed himself to
his apostles. "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 20:19, 22-23)
The forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism is conferred
by a particular sacrament called the sacrament of conversion, confession, penance,
or reconciliation. To return to communion with God after having lost it through
sin is a process born of the grace of God who is rich in mercy and solicitous for
the salvation of men. One must ask for this precious gift for oneself and for others.
The spiritual effects of the sacrament of Penance are:
- reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace;
- reconciliation with the Church;
- remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins;
- remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin;
- peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation;
- an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle.
First Penance: Children in second grade, through preparation in
CCD, will receive their First Penance as a class
in March and April. Parents will be notified through
CCD and the church
bulletin (PDF) of exact dates and times.
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Maureen Leistner.