Priests hear Confessions on a regular basis at St Benedict Parish. Please click here for the current schedule.

If these times don't work in your schedule, please call the PAC at 394-1220 to set a time to meet with one of our priests.

Before celebrating the sacrament of Penance, it will be helpful to examine your conscience. Here is one based one that comes from our Lenten Book Read, Freedom and Forgiveness: A Fresh Look at the Sacrament of Reconciliation, by Fr. Paul Farren, Paraclete Press
 
Examination of Conscience

First Penance Prep Classes: 

Three different options for First Penance Prep will be offered this year. Families may choose from the following:

• Option 1: the Sunday afternoon in-person class with Ms. Christine Palmeri. Requirements for this class include:
  • At home, prior to first class: Reading and activities
  • 1pm-2:30pm class in St. Mary's Dougherty Hall on Sunday, February 26
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)
  • At home, prior to second class: Reading and activities
  • 1pm-2:30pm class in St. Mary's Dougherty Hall on Sunday, March 5
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)

 

• Option 2: the Sunday afternoon hybrid class with Mrs. Kellie Parker. Requirements for this class include:
  • At home, prior to first class: Reading and activities
  • 1pm Zoom on Sunday, February 26
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)
  • At home, prior to second class: Reading and activities
  • 1pm Zoom on Sunday, March 5
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)
  • 1pm brief in person session in St. Mary's Church on Sunday, March 12 ("tour" of the Confessionals, etc.)

 

• Option 3: the Wednesday evening in-person class with Mr. Michael Schwabl. Requirements for this class include:
  • At home, prior to first class: Reading and activities
  • 5pm - 6:30pm in St. Mary's Dougherty Hall on Wednesday, March 1
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)
  • At home, prior to second class: Reading and activities
  • 5pm - 6:30pm in St. Mary's Dougherty Hall on Wednesday, March 8
  • After class: Complete Google Form (will be sent via Flocknote)

A parent or other adult must attend the sessions with the child(ren). Attendance is mandatory for all of the selected sessions in order to celebrate the Sacrament this year.

Celebrating the Sacrament: After verification that all activities have been completed, all sessions have been attended, and both Google Forms have been received, the child may celebrate the Sacrament of Penance. This may be done at any regularly scheduled Confession (Saturdays at 3:45pm at St. Mary’s or Wednesdays at 5:30pm at St. Bridget’s) or they may do so during our Lenten Day of Penance (Wednesday, March 15th between 2pm–4pm and 5pm–7pm at St. Mary’s or 5pm–7pm at St. Bridget’s).

Registering for First Penance and First Eucharist Prep: Please note: those wishing to celebrate this year must have been registered for and have participated in Faith Formation or be enrolled in Catholic school last year as well as for the entire current school year. Registered children should be at least age 7 and in grade 2. If your child meets those requirements, please click here for the online registration form. Participants must be registered by February 19th.