The sacrament of penance is the way in which the Church celebrates the unconditional love and forgiveness of God.

The sacrament of penance can be celebrated in one of three forms:

• The first form, which is most common. It involves individual celebration with the priest, confession and absolution
• The second form, where the community gathers to celebrate, but confesses and is absolved individually
• The third form, where the community gathers and is absolved collectively. This form is only intended for use in particular circumstances.

In addition, the forgiveness of God, and our desire to restore the broken relationship between oursevles, our God and others can be celebrated in the non-sacramental form of a penitential service.

Individual reconciliation (first form) is celebrated every Saturday, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Alternatively, if you urgently need to celebrate the sacrament at other times, you can contact the parish office.

A communal celebration of reconciliation is celebrated twice a year, shortly before Easter and Christmas.

For information about celebrating First Reconciliation with children, please refer to the Sacramental Process for Children.