Saturday: 3pm
Please be prepared and arrive at this time.
Commonly called "confession", this sacrament was given by Christ to the Church to provide the personal assurance of God's mercy, healing, and continued grace so that we might advance in holiness and Christian perfection. Not to be confused with spiritual direction or counseling, we enter this sacrament "after" we have examined our conscience, in the light of the Holy Spirit revealed to us the Scriptures and teachings of the Church. The fruitfulness of our ongoing conversion depends on this.
1. Find time beforehand to calmly examine your conscience. A printed guide is always freely available in the pamphlet rack at the back of the church or close to the "confession box." The two short video presentations below may be helpful.
2. Arrive on time. If there is only one priest available, he will have to leave in order to offer the Mass. Arriving in the church at the appointed time for confession assures will help both you and the priest to give measured time to each person. Note: If there is a visiting priest offering confession, even when Mass begins, confessions should be completed by the time of Holy Communion.
3. How often should I confess my sins through this sacrament? If you are conscious of a grave sin or live a lifestyle that would hinder you from receiving Holy Communion, it is prudent to attend to this sacrament without unnecessary delay. The regular Christian discipline of examining our conscience should encourage us to attend to the graces of this Sacrament on a regular basis.