Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Baptism does snatch us from the power of sin and death and brings us into the new life of the children of God, but it does not free us from human weakness and the inclination to sin. That is why we need a place we can be reconciled with God again and again. That place is the Sacrament of Reconciliation. (YouCat, 226; CCC, 1425-1426).
What is required for the forgiveness of sins is the person who undergoes conversion and the priest who in God's name gives him absolution from his or her sins (YouCat, 231). Essential elements of every confession are an examination of conscience, contrition, a purpose of amendment, confession, and penance (CCC, 1450-1460; 1490–1492; 1494).
Under normal circumstances, all serious sins that one remembers after making a thorough examination of conscience and that have not yet been confessed can be forgiven only in individual sacramental confession (c.f. CCC, 1457).
Upon reaching the age of reason (seven (7) years or so), a Catholic is required to confess his or her sins. The Church teaches that the faithful is bound by an obligation faithfully to confess serious sins at least once a year. At any rate, one must go to confession before receiving Holy Communion if one has committed a serious sin (c.f. CCC, 1457)
Children are prepared to receive their First Reconciliation (when of an appropriate age) through our Religious Education Program. If you wish to register your child in our Religious Education Program please contact Natasha Ossa through the parish office.
If you would like a priest to hear your confession, confessions are held from 3:00pm- 4:00pm on Saturdays.
If you would like more information about becoming Catholic contact Marie Jerome at [email protected].
What is required for the forgiveness of sins is the person who undergoes conversion and the priest who in God's name gives him absolution from his or her sins (YouCat, 231). Essential elements of every confession are an examination of conscience, contrition, a purpose of amendment, confession, and penance (CCC, 1450-1460; 1490–1492; 1494).
Under normal circumstances, all serious sins that one remembers after making a thorough examination of conscience and that have not yet been confessed can be forgiven only in individual sacramental confession (c.f. CCC, 1457).
Upon reaching the age of reason (seven (7) years or so), a Catholic is required to confess his or her sins. The Church teaches that the faithful is bound by an obligation faithfully to confess serious sins at least once a year. At any rate, one must go to confession before receiving Holy Communion if one has committed a serious sin (c.f. CCC, 1457)
Children are prepared to receive their First Reconciliation (when of an appropriate age) through our Religious Education Program. If you wish to register your child in our Religious Education Program please contact Natasha Ossa through the parish office.
If you would like a priest to hear your confession, confessions are held from 3:00pm- 4:00pm on Saturdays.
If you would like more information about becoming Catholic contact Marie Jerome at [email protected].