Reconciliation: Christ is Forgiving and Merciful
Time: Ongoing: Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 am
You are invited to share in God’s forgiveness and endless mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The sacrament is offered on Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 am and on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:00 pm, immediately following Tuesdays Together Mass. The sacrament is also available by appointment by contacting a priest through our parish office at 847-253-5353.
Act of Contrition
There are a variety of different Acts of Contrition suggested in the Rite of Penance. Here are a few of them.
Act of Contrition (traditional)
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.
Act of Contrition (alternate form)
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.
Additional Acts of Contrition, click here: Vatican News, Act of Contrition
Video Resources:
Making a Good Confession
Confession is a Place of Victory
How To Go To Confession