Catechism of the Catholic Church 1422 - Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon by 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 1423 - It is called the sacrament of conversion because it makes sacramentally present Jesus' call to conversion, the first step in returning to the Father from whom one has strayed by sin.
It is called the sacrament of Penance, since it consecrates the Christian sinner's personal and ecclesial steps of conversion, penance and satisfaction.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1424 - It is called the sacrament of confession since the disclosure or confession of sins to a priest is an essential element of this sacrament. In a profound sense it is also a "confession" - acknowledgement and praise - of the holiness of God and of his mercy toward sinful man.
It is called the sacrament of forgiveness since by priest's sacramental absolution God grants the penitent "pardon and peace.
It is called the sacrament of Reconciliation, because it imparts to the sinner the love of God who reconciles: "Be reconciled to God." He who lives by God's merciful love is ready to respond to the Lord's call: "Go; first be reconciled to your brother."
HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION
TIMES FOR CONFESSION
30 minutes before weekend masses or by by appointment
Penance Services during Advent and Lent - Please look at the calendar or in the bulletin
