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"We need to reject the desire to identify only with those who are sinless.  How could the Church have excluded sinners from her ranks?  It is for their salvation that Jesus took flesh, died and rose again.  We must therefore learn to live Christian penance with sincerity.  By practicing it, we confess individual sins in union with others, before them and before God." — Pope Benedict XVI, Meeting with Clergy in Poland, May 25, 2006.

From A Year with Pope Benedict, XVI, © Libreria Editrice Vaticana.  Used with permission. May not be reproduced in any form for commercial purposes.

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Rediscovering the Sacrament of Penance


Welcome. Has it been a while since your last confession? Do you have questions about the Sacrament such as:

Its been so long, I can not remember the words…

I have committed too many sins, the priest will never forgive me...

Now that you've learned a little about the Sacrament of Penance, why not see what the Church teaches about the Eucharist?

Does the Church still teach that we have to go to Confession... 

What's the Sacrament even called? Is it Penance, Reconciliation or Confession…

If you have experienced one of these thoughts you are not alone. 

This website contains resources to help you rediscover the Sacrament of Penance and answer questions about the Church and Church teachings. We invite you to explore this site and contact your local parish.

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