The Sacraments

Reconciliation

Return to the Father.
Receive Christ's mercy and peace.

Mercy and healing

What is Reconciliation?

In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the baptized confess their sins to a priest and receive absolution in the name of Christ.

Through sacramental absolution, Christ reconciles us with the Father and with his Church, restores us to grace, and strengthens us to turn away from sin. A sincere confession includes contrition, an honest confession of sins, absolution, penance, and a firm purpose of amendment.

If it has been a long time or you are unsure what to say, simply tell the priest. He will guide you through the sacrament.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.”Psalm 51:10

Confession at St. Paul's

When to come

Every Sunday
13:00–13:3018:30–19:00

Main church, at the confessional.

First Friday
19:00–19:45

Every month except July and August.

Another time

For an additional appointment, contact a priest directly.

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Traditional prayer after confessing

Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.