The Sacrament of Confession, also known as Reconciliation or Penance, is deeply rooted in the teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). It is one of the Sacraments of Healing, offering the faithful the grace of forgiveness and restoration of communion with God and the Church.
The sacrament was instituted by Jesus Christ when He gave the apostles the authority to forgive sins:
“Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained” (John 20:22-23).
Purpose of the Sacrament
Essential Elements
Contrition: Genuine sorrow for sins and the resolve not to sin again.
Confession: The act of admitting sins to a priest.
Absolution: The priest, acting in the person of Christ, grants forgiveness.
Penance: Acts of prayer, service, or sacrifice to repair the harm caused by sin.
Effects of the Sacrament
Confession is available before all weekday evening Masses at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church:
English: Monday to Friday: 4:45 pm – 5:10 pm
Español: Miércoles: 6:30 pm – 6:55 pm
Domingo: 9:00 am – 9:50 am (Antes de la Santa Misa)
Domingo: 11:00 am – En Adelante (Después de la Santa Misa)
Vietnamese: Wednesday: 5:00 pm – 5:25 pm
You may also call the parish office to schedule an appointment for confession with a priest at a different time.
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