Reconciliation

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Through this process, a person is reconciled with the Church and continues to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Reconciliation is officially called the Sacrament of Penance. In the past, it was also called Confession. These titles are all aspects of the meaning of the Sacrament.

The Sacrament of Penance is a celebration of God’s love and mercy. It celebrates the call to repentance after a process of conversion of heart.

This includes confessing our sins and receiving the forgiveness of God through the ministry of the priest. Through this process, a person is reconciled with the Church and continues to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

• Children receive the Sacrament of Penance the year preceding their reception of Confirmation and Eucharist
• Preparation for parents and children is held late in the third term of school

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​SACRAMENTS & RITES

• Baptism
• Confirmation
• Holy Communion
• Penance
• Marriage
• Holy Orders
• Anointing of the Sick
• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
• Funerals