Sacrament of Reconciliation

The power to forgive sins is a wonderful gift that God has given to priests. He first gave this gift to the apostles on the evening of the day of His Resurrection. He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive men’s sins; they are forgiven them; if you hold them bound, then they are bound.” It was at this moment that the ability to forgive sins was given to the apostles.

The sacrament of penance shows how merciful and forgiving God is. No matter how bad you have sinned against him, if you are truly sorry, he will forgive you.

This sacrament is usually first received by children in the second grade. Known as Penance, Confession, or Reconciliation, this is the sacrament of God's healing, mercy and forgiveness. 

For information, please contact St. Katharine's School, (610) 688-5451 or the Religious Education Office, (610) 688-7890 or see Worship Services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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