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.

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. The Sacramental Preparation program for the 2018-2019 year is as follows:

OVERVIEW SESSIONS: Monday, February 11 or Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 – 7:30 PM in Dougherty Hall (participants and their families need only attend one of these sessions)
 
RECONCILIATION FORMATION SESSIONS:  Mondays or Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 PM in Dougherty Hall (participants and their families can choose to attend Monday evening or Tuesday evening sessions)
Monday Evening Sessions: March 4, March 11, March 25, April 1
Tuesday Evening Sessions: March 5, March 12, March 26, April 2

FIRST RECONCILIATION CELEBRATION: 11:00 AM Saturday, April 6 at St. Bridget’s Church

Please contact Deacon Claude if you have any questions.