This sacrament of mercy and forgiveness is celebrated on weekday and Saturday mornings from 7:30 to 7:45, and Saturday evenings from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the church.
Parish Reconciliation Services with individual confessions are held during Advent and Lent. These include scripture readings and time for reflection. There are usually six or more priests available during these special times to hear confessions.
Priests are also available for confession by appointment.
Confession is a place of healing, not a place of judgment or punishment. It is not difficult, but it does require preparation. We should begin with prayer, as we review our lives since our last confession, searching our thoughts, words and actions for times when we weren't living up to God's will. This is called an examination of conscience. Use the guidelines below to assist you in your prayer.
Have I loved God above all things?
Has my speech been worthy?
Have I attended Mass on Sundays and Holy Days?
Have I respected my parents, superiors and those around me?
Have I harmed with my words or my actions?
Have I kept myself clean, pure and been faithful to my vows?
Have I cheated or stolen?
Have I spoken uncharitably about others or gossiped?
Have I weakened my vows with my obsession with another?
Have I been jealous of the things others have?