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Reconciliation:
“Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.” James 5:16
The new life in Christ that begins in Baptism may be weakened or lost through sin. Sin ruptures not only our relationship with God, but also with our brothers and sisters. Conversion of heart is the beginning of our journey back to God. Liturgically this happens in the Sacrament of Penance. In the history of the Church, this Sacrament has been celebrated in different ways. Beneath the changes, there have always been two essentials: the acts of the penitent and the acts of Christ through the ministry of the Church. Both go hand in hand. Conversion must involve a change of heart as well as a change of actions. Neither is possible without God’s grace.
For children, First Reconciliation is coupled with First Communion. Children who are being prepared for their First Holy Communion in our Parish Religious Education program are also prepared for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation. First Reconciliation will take place prior to First Communion.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Thursday evening 6-8p.m., Saturday afternoon from 3:30-4:30 p.m., and by appointment with Father at 901-382-2504. In addition, the parish offers Penance Services in the seasons of Advent and Lent.