"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 #1422).
It is called the Sacrament of Reconciliation, because it imparts to the sinner the love of God who reconciles: "Be reconciled to God." He who lives by God's merciful love is ready to respond to the Lord's call: "Go; first be reconciled to your brother." (#1442)
The Sacrament of First Penance and Reconciliation is celebrated each year in our parish church. The Church recommends that this sacrament be celebrated for the first time during the Season of Lent; the Season of Penance and Conversion.
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is offered every Saturday morning at Saint Mary Church from 9:30AM until 10:00AM and again at 2:45PM until 3:45PM. However, this sacrament of God's mercy is available at anytime upon request.
*Reconciliation is held in February of the second grade year in the PREP program.
