Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (aka, Penance or Confession) is offered at St. Clare every Thursday from 6:00-7:00 pm.

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation includes the following:

• Contrition: We identify our sins (through an examination of conscience), express sincere sorrow for our sins, and commit ourselves to not repeating them.
• Confession: We name the sins aloud to the priest.
• Absolution: We are set free (loosened) from our sins by the priest through the words of absolution.

Guidance

Whether you’re returning after a long absence or frequenting weekly, delving deeper into the graces of this sacrament is always beneficial. Dive into Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Ultimate Guide to Confession, addressing all your questions about this sacrament and healing your relationship with God. Topics include:

• Do I Need to Go to Confession?
• Making a Good Confession
• Going to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time
• Is My Confession Really a Secret? (The Seal of Confession Explained)
• The Miracle of Confession
• 3 Reasons You Still Feel Bad After Confession
• Can I Go to Confession Over Zoom?
• Are Your Sins the Same Story Again and Again? Rewrite the Script.
• Can I Sin by Accident?
• Father Mike Responds to “General Absolution”
• Why We Have to Attend Mass and Receive Communion in a State of Grace
• Forgiveness is Not the Same as Reconciliation
• Why Is It So Hard to Forgive Yourself?
• Regret vs. Repentance
• Healing from the Wound of Sin