"Sin sets itself against God's love for us and turns our hearts away from it" (CCC, 1850). Sin is an offense against God that disrupts our communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and also our communion with the Church (the Body of Christ). The Church's sacrament of reconciliation celebrates and makes present among us the mystery of God's forgiving and reconciling love. First Reconciliation is experienced in the second grade and as part of the R.C.I.A. process.
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What is an Examination of Conscience?
Before celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, one should prepare oneself with an examination of conscience, which involves reflecting prayerfully on one's thoughts, words, and deeds in order to identify any sins.
What is the prayer you say at confession?
Make the Sign of the Cross and say: “Bless me father, for I have sinned, it has been ___ long since my last confession and these are my sins: (here you will confess your sins to the priest). After this (and possibly a short time of counsel and advice from the priest), he will ask you pray the Act of Contrition (you will find two different versions below that you can use).
“O, my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you. I detest all my sins because of your just punishment, but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin.”
“My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.”
Hail Mary (Traditional Version):
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. - Amen.
Our Father (Traditional Version):
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
- Amen.
Examination of Conscience Resources:
There are various types of examinations of conscience but regardless of which one you use to prepare yourself for the Sacrament it should be rooted in Scripture; particularly, the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes. Below are a few examples of Examinations of Conscience that can help you prepare for the Sacrament.
Examination of Conscience based on the Ten Commandments
Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching I En Español
Examination of Conscience for Children
Examination of Conscience for Young Adults
Examination of Conscience for Single People
Examination of Conscience for Married Persons
Reconciliation | Confesiones
Every Saturday 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. or by appointment. Call the parish office for an appointment.
Cada sabado de 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. o con cita. Llame la officina parroquial para una cita.