Confession
God's infinite mercy and forgiveness awaits you in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Through Confession we experience healing, peace, and restoration to grace.
Reconciliation and God's Forgiveness
The Sacrament of Confession, also known as Reconciliation or Penance, is God's beautiful gift of forgiveness and healing. Through this sacrament, we experience complete forgiveness of our sins and are restored to full communion with God and the Church.
Christ gave the apostles the power to forgive sins, saying "Whose sins you forgive are forgiven", and this authority continues in the Church today through ordained priests. No sin is too great for God's infinite mercy and love.
At St Saviour's, we offer regular times for confession and welcome all who seek God's mercy. This sacrament brings peace to the soul, strength to resist temptation, and the grace necessary for spiritual growth and healing.
Key Aspects
Signs of Grace
Words of absolution and penance
Christ's Presence
Christ forgives through the priest
Church Community
Reconciled with God and Church
"Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained"
Graces Received in Confession
Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, God pours out His mercy and grace, healing our souls and restoring us to friendship with Him.
Complete Forgiveness
All sins confessed with sincere contrition are completely forgiven through God's infinite mercy.
Peace of Conscience
Experience profound inner peace knowing you are forgiven and reconciled with God.
Spiritual Healing
Receive healing for the spiritual wounds caused by sin and restoration of grace.
Reconciliation
Restore your relationship with God, the Church community, and those you may have harmed.
Strength and Grace
Receive actual grace to resist future temptations and live a virtuous life.
How to Prepare for Confession
Follow these steps to prepare well for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and receive God's mercy.
Examination of Conscience
Reflect honestly on your sins since last confession
Review the Ten Commandments
Reflect on thoughts, words, and actions
Consider sins of omission
Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance
Be honest with yourself about failings
Sincere Contrition
Feel genuine sorrow and resolve to change
Feel true sorrow for your sins
Understand you have offended God
Resolve to avoid sin in future
Desire to make amends if possible
Trust in God's mercy and love
Confession & Penance
Confess your sins and complete your penance
Confess all mortal sins completely
State time since last confession
Listen to priest's counsel
Receive absolution with faith
Complete assigned penance promptly
Experience God's Mercy Today
Ready to take the next step? Contact us to learn about confession times or to schedule an appointment. We're here to guide you through this sacred journey of healing and forgiveness.