Reconciliation

Times

For times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please click here.  Any Parish Penance Services are published in advance in the parish bulletin. For more information, contact the parish office 301-627-3255.   These Penance Services are published in advance in the parish bulletin. For more information, contact the parish office 301-627-3255.

About the Sacrament of Reconciliation

The forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism is conferred by a particular Sacrament often called the Sacrament of reconciliation, confession or penance. To return to communion with God after having lost it through sin is a process born of the grace of God who is rich in mercy and solicitous for the salvation of men. One must ask for this precious gift for oneself and for others.

The spiritual effects of the Sacrament of Reconciliation are:

• reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace;
• reconciliation with the Church;
• remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins;
• remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin;
• peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation;
• an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle.

Click here for Information on Preparation for 1st Reconciliation