The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God’s grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship. Reconciliation with God is thus the purpose and effect of this sacrament. — The Catechism of the Catholic Church #1468
Reconciliation Hours
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered each Saturday beginning at 4:00 p.m. Reconciliation is also available by private appointment. Appointments may be scheduled through the Parish Office
For parents seeking First Reconciliation preparation for children in grades 2 through 4, First Reconciliation is coupled with First Eucharist preparation. Please refer to the Education Brochure or contact Kathy Rochon, First Eucharist/First Reconciliation Coordinator, on extension 117 or by E-Mail. This is a year long program that begins in the fall and concludes in the spring. The completion of first grade is a pre-requisite.
For Grades 5 through 8, please call Maryann in the Religious Education Office at extension 111 or by E-Mail to make arrangements for Children’s Catechumenate Program class sessions for the child.
For Grades 9 to Adult, refer to RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Additional Reconciliation Locations
| PARISH | RECONCILIATION TIME |
|---|---|
| St. Jane Francis de Chantal | Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. |
| St. Rene Goupil | Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. |
| St. Thomas More | Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. |
| Guardian Angels | Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. |
| St. Lawrence | Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. |
| St. Mary of the Hills | Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. |
| St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. |
| Sts. Cyril & Methodius | Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Also, before each Mass, starting at these times: Mon, Wed, Fri: 5:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Tues, Thurs: 5:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 5:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. |