Reconciliation

Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion. (Catechism of the Catholic Church no. 1422)

Through the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, God offers mercy and forgiveness. In response to this gift, we are called to become vehicles of Christ's love, making amends and restoring justice and the bonds that have been broken. Healed and forgiven, we are sent to work for peace, justice and love in our communities and world.

Penance, also known as confession and reconciliation, is one of the sacraments of healing in the Church. The sacrament encompasses four parts: contrition, confession, satisfaction or penance, and absolution. Contrition means that we are sorry for our sins, and we intend to try to do better. Confession is the act of stating our sins to a priest.

This is always required with mortal or serious sins, but is also a good and pious practice with venial or less serious sins. Satisfaction or penance consists of prayers or particular actions the priest assigns to us to show our sorrow, and to make some amends for our actions. And finally absolution - the words Jesus Christ speaks to us, through the priest - freeing us from our sins. Jesus set up this sacrament as a way to heal sin and human weakness. He told the apostles: "Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained" (John 20:21-22).

Confessions are heard at 3:15 pm every Saturday in the church and 30 minutes before every Sunday and weekday mass. You may also call one of the priests to schedule a special time for the sacrament. Contact: Parish Office | 985.626.6977

Guide to Confession

For those looking to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time formation is required.

Children in second grade that have been baptized in the church will register for our Sacramental Preparation program Mend & Nourish.
Sacramental Prep Page 
Children in third grade to adults will receive formation through our Christian Initiation program.
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