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.
 

Updated 3/17/2020
2020 First Reconciliation Prep Participants/Families: Since all activities at the parish have been suspended until further notice, please watch your email. Kristen Leschhorn will be sending out information and materials. Please contact her at Kristen.Leschhorn@dor.org if you have any questions. 

The Celebration of First Reconciliation which was to take place on Saturday, April 4 at 11am at St. Bridget's Church will be rescheduled. Watch for more information to come.