Confessions are heard every Saturday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Confessions can also be heard by appointment. Call 225-293-2212 for more information.
Communal celebrations of Reconciliation are held twice a year, during Advent & Lent.
The Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation in the Catholic Church
The sacrament of Reconciliation is the sacrament that celebrates the divine power to forgive our sins and renew our love for God and people.
The sacrament of Reconciliation is also called “Confession” or “Penance”.
It has four parts:
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Contrition – we feel great sorrow for our sins
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Confession – we unburden our sins
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Absolution – we are assured of God's forgiveness
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Satisfaction – we perform an act of penance
The sacrament of Reconciliation offers the free gifts of God's mercy and forgiveness to:
For Children
Celebration for the sacrament of Reconciliation is a two year process. This sacrament preparation begins in the First Grade with foundational faith formation and is continued in the Second Grade.
Formation for the sacrament of Reconciliation includes the following components:
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Classroom sessions in the Catholic school or Parish School of Religion
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Parent Meetings
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Para-liturgical celebrations
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Parent/child sessions in the home
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A parent/child retreat prior to the celebration of the sacrament
Any child who has completed First Grade and has not begun faith formation in a Catholic school or parish school of religion will be invited to participate in the Children's Initiation process known as the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adapted for Children (RCIC).
For more information about this process, please click on Children's Initiation.
