Confession Schedule

At St. Catherine of Siena Parish, the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (Confession) is offered:


Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday afternoons, 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.,


Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is also available on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.


Confessions are heard in the Confessional, which is located in the narthex (lobby) of the church. The confessional is arranged so that both anonymous and face-to-face confessions are possible.  The Sacrament is also available anytime upon request from one of the priests.  

Guides to Confession

Knights of Columbus Guide To Confession (pdf)

Download

Busted Halo Guide to Confession (pdf)

Download

The Conditions for a Good Confession (ChurchPop) (pdf)

Download

Additional Reading

About the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

36 questions answered.  Adapted from “Commonly Asked Questions” about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, prepared by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester.

Are you intimidated by confession? Don't be, Pope Francis says.

“He  [Jesus] does not threaten” but instead prompts his children with  “kindness, gentleness, giving us confidence,” Francis said. The act of  going to confession is like God inviting you to coffee, he continued.  “This is how the Lord calls us: ‘Come on, let’s have a coffee together.  Let’s talk this over, let’s discuss it. Don’t be afraid.’”  (Catholic News Agency)

11 Things That Happen When You Commit to Going to Confession More Regularly

Become More Patient with Yourself and others, Begin to Forgive Others, Heal Deep Personal Wounds, Grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. (Catholic-Link)

15 Excuses to Not Go To Confession (Answered!)

Often, just like immature children, we are not only full of excuses  for failing to respond to the Father’s plan, but we also justify and  hide our flaws. Yet, God knows us and welcomes us as we are, with our  mistakes and virtues. It is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation that  we can return to the Father, repentant, and can receive His forgiveness  and the grace of His love.Read this gallery of 15 excuses. Answered.  (Catholic-Link)

Has it been a long while? A 7 Step Survival Guide for Returning to Confession

If you’re thinking of going to Confession, but it has been a while,  this article is for you. Going to Confession is never pleasant or  enjoyable, but it is always worth it.  It can feel so much worse if  you’ve not been in years. Maybe it has been so long ago since you’ve  been, and you simply feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin.  (Catholic-Link)