What is Reconciliation?

"[Jesus] said to [his apostles], 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.'" - John 20:22-23

The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, "To the eyes of faith no evil is greater than sin and nothing has worse consequences for siners themselves, for the Church, and for the whole world. To return to communion with God...is a process born of the grace of God who is rich in mercy..." (1488, 1489) God desires that all be united with him, both during their time on earth and in heaven. For a person to receive this sacrament, they must be sorry for their sins and have a true intention of sinning no more.

This sacrament is called:
     Reconciliation. We are reconciled to Christ after we receive this sacrament.
     Confession. The confession of sins is on epart of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
     Penance. After the confesion of sins, the priest gives a penance to the penitent in order to facilitate his return to right relationship with God, the Church, and him/herself.

Reconciliation at St. Aloysius

Confession is regularly scheduled on Saturdays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

You may also contact the priest to schedule an appointment for Confession.

Children prepare for and receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation prior to their preparation for their first reception of the Eucharist. For more information, see the CCD page.