Reconciliation
Reconciliation:
A Sacrament of Healing.
"To speak of reconciliation and penance is for the men and women of our time an invitation to rediscover, translated into their own way of speaking, the very words with which our savior and teacher Jesus Christ began his preaching: 'Repent, and believe in the Gospel,' that is to say, accept the good news of love, of adoption as children of God and hence of brotherhood."
- St. Pope John Paul II
Reconciliation
The usual times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Mary are:
Weekly Reconciliation Times:
Wednesday & Friday: 11:00 am to 12 Noon
Saturday: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Reconciliation is also available by appointment by calling the Parish Office.
First Reconciliation for children, youth, and adults
To prepare for First Communion and First Reconciliation (First Confession), please contact the Parish Office for more information about this important sacrament. Classes are offered once a year beginning in the fall.
Steps to Reconciliation
- Confess - Confess your sins aloud to the priest, who listens lovingly on behalf of Christ and the Church
- Receive Penance - The prayers or good deeds the priest gives you, to begin healing relationships hurt by your sins.
- Act of Contrition - A simple expression to God that you are sorry for your sins and that you resolve to leave sin behind.
- Receive Absolution - The words the priest speaks which reconcile you to God and the Church.
An Act of Contrition
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, and sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
In his name, my God, have mercy.