Priests hear Confessions on a regular basis at St Benedict Parish.

Individual Confessions are heard at St. Mary's on Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and at St. Bridget's on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (except during the month of July).

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

Preparing for First Penance is a joyous step in the journey into our Catholic faith and the community of believers.

First Penance and Eucharist Overview Sessions for 2019-2020 will be held on Monday, February 10th at 6:30pm in Dougherty Hall and Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30pm in Dougherty Hall. Families need only attend one overview session.

First Penance Formation Sessions will be held on Mondays and Tuesdsays on the following dates:

Mondays - March 2, March 9, March 23, March 30
Tuesdays - March 3, March 10, March 24, March 31
*Please note that families can choose to attend Monday sessions or Tuesday sessions; it is not necessary to attend both nights.

Celebration of First Reconciliation will take place on Saturday, April 4 at 11am at St. Bridget's Church.

Registration forms can be found here.

Please contact Kristen at Kristen.Leschhorn@dor.org if you have any questions.