Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation takes place on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 10:00 am.

• Reconciliation is available in English and Spanish.
• The Reconciliation Room is located in the gathering space of the church, to your left as you enter from the main staircase.
• Look for the indicator lights at the top of the door: green light and an open door indicate a priest is available for confession, a red light and a closed door indicate that someone else is actively confessing in the room with a priest.  If the lights are off, the priest is not available.

The following are resources offered to those who are preparing to go to Reconciliation, especially if it has been a long time.

Scripture Readings

• Parable of the Lost Sheep, Luke 15:1-7
• Parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32

Preparing children for their First Reconciliation (resources from Loyola Press)

• Information page for parents and families about the sacrament, including the steps of a good confession
• Reconciliation discussion questions for families

Prayers and Reflections

• An Examination of Conscience from Loyola Press, based on the Ten Commandments.
• Act of Contrition in English

Articles from Loyola Press

• A Source of Reconciliation and Joy: The Sacrament of Penance
• How To Make A Good Confession
• Una Recreación Total

Sacraments 101: Penance (why we confess) from BustedHalo
An overview of what Reconciliation is about and why it’s important.

(Source: http://youtu.be/Wz5-vu6A58E)

Confession 101 – What is it & how it’s done – part one from BustedHalo
What adults need to know and do before going to confession, especially if it’s been a long time.

(Source: http://youtu.be/RjVck3euhWY)

Confession 101 – What is it & how it’s done – part two from BustedHalo
A step-by-step guide to what to do in confession, covering the four steps of Confession, Penance, Contrition and Absolution. 

(Source: http://youtu.be/oJg29UG6028)