Sacrament

Reconciliation

Confession — encounter God’s mercy and begin again in grace.

About this sacrament

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession / Penance) restores baptismal grace when we have fallen through sin. Priests at Mater Misericordiae hear confessions at scheduled times and by appointment, offering counsel and absolution in the name of Christ.

When it is celebrated

Saturdays 3:30–4:30 PM; First Friday after 6:30 AM Mass; weekdays by appointment with a priest.

See Mass Schedule

Preparation

Requirements

What you will typically need before Reconciliation at Mater Misericordiae. The parish office will confirm details for your situation.

  1. Examination of conscience — prayerfully recall sins since your last worthy confession.
  2. Contrition — sorrow for sin and a firm purpose of amendment.
  3. Confession of sins to a priest, especially any mortal sins in kind and number.
  4. Receive absolution and complete the penance given by the priest.
  5. No advance booking is required for scheduled confession times; appointments are for those who prefer a longer conversation.

Forms & guides

Downloads

Print or save these materials, complete them as needed, and return them to the parish office.

  • Examination of conscience

    A simple guide to prepare for Confession.

    Download
  • How to go to Confession

    Step-by-step outline of the sacrament.

    Download

Who to speak with

Contact person

Reach out for questions about preparation, documents, or scheduling for Reconciliation.

Parish Priests

Available for Confession & appointments

For an appointment outside scheduled times, contact the parish office or any of the priests.

Next step

Booking form

Request a private appointment for Confession or a longer pastoral conversation. For regular Saturday times, simply come to the church.

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