We are resuming our weekly schedule for the Sacrament of Confession for all faithful with no prior appointments on Saturdays from 3.30 to 4.30 pm.

Kindly keep these things in mind as you plan to go:

• Keep your mask on.
• Comfortably settle yourself in the courtyard area keeping the protocols during COVID-19 - especially safe distancing.
• Wait for your turn giving priority for those who came before you.
• The priest will be hearing confession in the Conference Room or at a station where it is suitable and comfortable. It will be easily noticeable for you with a signboard.
• Please keep the atmosphere in the courtyard area tranquil so that it will be helpful to those who are doing their Examination Of Conscience and those praying their penance after receiving their Reconciliation.

When the Sacrament of Reconciliation is not possible, for example to a patient who is isolated or in quarantine, they can make an Act of Perfect Contrition. An Act of Perfect Contrition always has been a part of our Catholic tradition. God is always present to us, even when the Sacrament of Reconciliation is not possible. While a priest cannot give absolution to a penitent over the phone, he can use the phone to give a blessing and even guide a person through an Act of Perfect Contrition. This is provided the person expresses faith in and love of God above all things and resolves firmly to make a sacramental Confession as soon as possible, all his or her sins, even mortal sins, are forgiven.