The Sacrament of Penance and 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.
Confession catches the sinner in his fall away from God… It makes visible the fact that the Church turns to all sinners… I have been baptized, but I do not live according to the rule of baptism. I have been confirmed, but I am no apostle of Christ. I do attend Mass, but it remains incomprehensible for me… Saints are shown to me, but I am simply not one… But if I am told that the confessional is reserved for sinners, then I know that here finally is a place for me; it is precisely I who am meant. The pew there was especially made for me” (Adrienne Von Speyr, Confession, 93-94).
No matter if you go to confession regularly, or haven’t been in years the Father is longing to run to you and welcome you home.
First Reconciliation
Children who are at least seven years old may prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. Formation begins before first reception of the Eucharist.
Confession catches the sinner in his fall away from God… It makes visible the fact that the Church turns to all sinners… I have been baptized, but I do not live according to the rule of baptism. I have been confirmed, but I am no apostle of Christ. I do attend Mass, but it remains incomprehensible for me… Saints are shown to me, but I am simply not one… But if I am told that the confessional is reserved for sinners, then I know that here finally is a place for me; it is precisely I who am meant. The pew there was especially made for me” (Adrienne Von Speyr, Confession, 93-94).
No matter if you go to confession regularly, or haven’t been in years the Father is longing to run to you and welcome you home.
First Reconciliation
Children who are at least seven years old may prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. Formation begins before first reception of the Eucharist.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
| Examination of Conscience using scripture |
| Examination of Conscience up to age 10 |
| Examination of Conscience ages 10-14 |
| Examination of Conscience high school and adult.pdf |
Fr. Ricardo and Fr. Mateja from Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish discuss Reconciliation.