Church of the Resurrection
Tuesday - 6:00pm
Saturday - 3:00pm
Resurrection & St. Francis
1/2 hour before and after Mass except on Sunday
Also any time by appointment.
Reconciliation, or Confession, as it is popularly called, is the Sacrament whereby we are forgiven our sins and transgressions. The love of God and his mercy come to us when we come before God and confess our sins. Catholic believe that Jesus gave the Church the power to forgive sins when He stated to Peter: "To you I give the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you declare bound on earth will be held bound in heaven and whatever you declare loosed on earth, will be loosed in heaven." (Matthew 16:19) This power to grant forgiveness has been passed on through the generations through the ordinations of priests and bishops.
When a person approaches a priest or bishop for Confession, they are not only approaching a human being, they are approaching God as well. Sitting in the place of Jesus, the priest or bishop offers words of counsel and advice as well as offering the person the forgiveness of sins.
It has been often thought that we can confess our sins directly to God. While this is true, we must remember that Jesus did give the Church (acting in the priests and bishops) the power to forgive sin. Not only that, each and every sin affects not just our relationship with God, but our relationship with other human beings. So, the priest or bishop offers us both God's forgiveness and human forgiveness. One should never forget this! (See HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION)
Students normally prepare for First Reconciliation (First Confession) in preparation for First Communion. This usually takes place in second grade or around the age of seven.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered weekly on Tuesday's at 6:00pm or Saturday's at 3:00pm. If this time is not convenient, people can always call and make an appointment for time best suited for their schedules.
Learn more about how to go to confession here.