“[Jesus] said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.'”

1 JN 20:21-23

Reconciliation

Sacrament of Healing

“Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion.” Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1422

As a result of Original Sin, human nature is weakened. Baptism, by imparting the life of Christ’s grace, takes away Original Sin, and turns us back toward God. The consequences of this weakness and the inclination to evil persist, and we often commit personal or actual sin.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of Catholicism. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession, so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The sacrament “washes us clean,” and renews us in Christ. 

RECONCILIATION AT LIGHT OF THE WORLD

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (a.k.a Confession or Penance) is celebrated:

  • Wednesday – 4:15 – 5:30 pm
  • Thursday – 7:00 – 8:00 am
  • Saturday – 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Father Matt and Father Anthony are also available to hear confessions by appointment.

For information on receiving your First Reconciliation contact the Parish Office.

Questions?

Give us a call at 303-973-3969

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Joanne Lafond

Office Administrative Assistant