
“The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of the souls and bodies, who forgave
the sins of the paralytic and restored him to bodily health, has willed that
his Church continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and
salvation, even among her own members.” (The
Catechism of the Catholic Church)
Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation (sometimes called “confession”
or “Sacrament of Penance”), we acknowledge our failure to love (sin), and
through the ministry of the priest, receive Christ’s forgiving grace. The grace
of the sacrament helps us to grow in more perfect love for God and for one
another.
At Saint Luke’s the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also celebrated during seasonal
penance services during Advent and Lent as well as during parish retreats. The
Sacrament may also be celebrated by making an appointment with one of the
parish priests.
No one need worry about “what to say” or “how to
confess”. The priest is happy and eager to guide you through the prayers of
the Sacrament.