Reconciliation

 

Confession, Contrition, Absolution

 

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us.

--Psalm 103:12

Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation exists for the forgiveness of our sins.  Sin hurts our relationships with God, our neighbors, and ourselves. 

If a person comes to the Sacrament with sorrow, detests their sins, and has a resolution not to sin again, then God will forgive any and every sin in the confessional.  By the priest’s sacramental absolution God grants the penitent ‘pardon and peace’ (CCC 1424). 

Our regular confession schedule is Saturdays from 3:30-4:30pm.  Special times are also offered during the liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent.

 

First Reconciliation

The second grade religious education curriculum prepares children to celebrate First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Parents are required to attend one meeting in preparation for each sacrament. Older children who have not celebrated these sacraments are prepared privately. Arrangements for this preparation can be made by contacting dre@basilthegreat.org.  

Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
You will let me hear gladness and joy;
the bones you have crushed will rejoice.
Turn away your face from my sins;
blot out all my iniquities.
A clean heart create for me, God;
renew within me a steadfast spirit.
--Psalm 51:8-12