In this sacrament we are absolved of our sins.  There are several forms of this sacrament but the most common is direct confession to a priest.  You may see the priest face-to-face or speak through a screen.  You may celebrate the sacrament in church at scheduled times or by appointment with a priest either in church or in the priest’s office. 

 In the sacrament of Reconciliation we express sorrow for our sins and promise to do our best to not repeat this sin again, we acknowledge our sins before God, we receive pardon (absolution), and we perform an act of penance or reconciliation as directed by the priest.  The grace we receive from the reception of the sacrament helps us grow stronger in our faith and our ability to live a Christ-centered life. 

Any baptized Catholic may receive this sacrament. There is no limit to the number of times we can be forgiven for our sins!  Catholics are encouraged to receive this sacrament at least once a year between the start of Lent and Pentecost.  Catholics who have committed serious sin are not to receive the Eucharist until their serious sin has been forgiven in the sacrament of Reconciliation.

Fridays, 3:30pm at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Augusta
Saturdays, 3:00pm at St. Augustine Church, Augusta
Saturdays, 3:00pm at St. Francis Xavier Church, Winthrop
Sundays, 7:30am at St. Joseph, Gardiner