The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
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"Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." (John 20:22-23)
Nothing brings greater comfort than coming to the Lord in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, also called Confession or Penance. Whether it has been one week or 50+ years since your last confession, please make yourself available to the sacrament.
Confession Times: Every Saturday, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
If the scheduled times do not work for you, please call the rectory at 215-822-0179 to make an appointment.Watch the beautiful video below for a refresher about going to Confession. An Examination of Conscience form is provided to help you prepare well for the sacrament.
First Penance
Children are prepared for The Sacrament of Reconciliation through our School and PREP programs. See the First Penance/Holy Communion page for details and documents.
First Penance/Holy Communion Page
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What is Confession and why should I go? How do I do it?Fr. Mike Schmitz explains.
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The Saints on Confession
"In failing to confess, Lord, I would only hide You from myself, not myself from You." Saint Augustine (d. 430 AD)
"Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin, all hope consists in confession; in confession there is a chance for mercy." St. Isidore of Seville (d. 636 AD)
"You can fly to heaven on the wings of Confession and Communion." St. John Bosco (d. 1888)
"A Catholic may sin and sin as badly as anyone else. But no true Catholic ever denies he is a sinner. A Catholic wants his sins forgiven -- not excused or sublimated." Servant of God Bishop Fulton J. Sheen -
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