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The celebration of this sacrament is thus always
an act in which the Church proclaims its faith,
gives thanks to God for the freedom with which Christ made us free,
and offers its life as a spiritual sacrifice in praise of God’s glory,
as it hastens to meet the Lord Jesus.”– Rite of Penance, no. 7
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
This sacrament brings us God's forgiveness through the words of a priest, makes us holy and reconciles us with God and the Church (previously called "Penance" or "Confession").
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Receiving the Sacrament
The faithful may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. prior to the 6:30 p.m. Mass. Additional times are offered during Advent and Lent as well as Portage County Communal Services. Please refer to the Liturgical Year Page or to our weekly bulletin for more details.
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First Reconciliation
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It is customary for children in second grade to receive this sacrament. Diocesan policy states that children must be enrolled in two consecutive years of religious formation (PSR classes or attend Catholic School) to participate. Parents and children are to also participate in the parish sponsored sacrament preparation program (see below). Students in grade two (along with their parents) are invited to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. This Sacrament must be made prior to receiving First Eucharist.
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First Reconciliation 2022
Congratulations to our First Communion class who made their First Reconciliation on January 25:Rocco Conforte
Jase Pesarchick
Brooke Crauthamel
Aimee Roman
Madelyn Globokar
Tate Semety
Lillian Long
Olivia UhlirPlease keep these young people in your prayers during their journey towards First Communion.
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