"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion."
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (1422)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the normative way, instituted by Christ, for the forgiveness of serious sins.
Children who have reached the age of reason, about 7 years old (or when the parents and Pastor discern he or she is ready), should be prepared to make their First Confession. Students entrolled in the school will be prepared for this at a scheduled date. Homeschool and Religious Ed students may join them by simply contacting the Pastor.
Confession Times:
Confessions at St. Catherine, New Haven:
Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm (before 4pm Mass)
Sunday: 9:40-9:55am (before 10am Mass)