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THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (confession)

WHY DO WE NEED THIS SACRAMENT
Jesus told his followers, "The time has come. The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the Good News!" (Mark 1:15) He is asking us to turn back to Him, being sorry for the bad things that we have done and determined to change our life for the better in the future.
During his public life Jesus not only forgave sins, He also showed that penitent sinners could be reintegrated into the community of the people of God from which sin had alienated, or even excluded, them. A sign of this is that Jesus received sinners at his table.
The Church is the Body of Christ, with Jesus as its head and we are members of that body. When we sin, we turn away from God and we break our relationship with him. Only God can forgive sins but he has given the Church the authority to grant forgiveness on his behalf. After his resurrection from the dead, Jesus breathed on the Apostles and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." (John 20:22-23)

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS  OF THE SACRAMENT
The Sacrament takes place in private between the penitent (the one seeking forgiveness) and the Priest. The Sacrament has three parts for the penitent: repentance (sorrow for their sins), confession (disclosure of their sins to the Priest) and reparation (a willingness to do something to make up for the wrongs they have committed). The Sacrament is completed when the Church, working through the Priest, forgives the penitent's sins in the name of Jesus Christ and determines the penance. This might consist of saying prayers, an act of charity or self-denial or something relevant that will help them to grow in love and humility.

THE PRIEST'S ROLE
In the Sacrament the Priest is standing in for Jesus Christ.

REGULAR TIMES OF CONFESSION
At St Peter's: Saturdays 9.15-9.445am and 4.15-4.45pm (before the morning Mass and the evening Vigil Mass)
At Our Lady's: on request
At St Joseph's: on request
There are additional times before Christmas and Easter.


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St Peter's & Our Lady's: 01926 423824
Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday
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St Joseph's: 01926 772712​

Church locations
St Peter | Dormer Place, Leamington Spa, CV32 5AA
Our Lady | Valley Rd, Lillington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7SJ
St Joseph | 47 Murcott Rd East, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, CV31 2JJ
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Our parishes are part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham registered charity number: 234216
  • Home
  • WELCOME
    • Welcoming Group
    • Visiting Team
    • Exploring the Catholic Faith
    • Outreach Team
  • Newsletter
  • ABOUT US
    • Clergy & Staff
  • Safeguarding
  • Sacraments & Funerals
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Funeral Service
    • Confession / Reconciliation
    • Holy Communion
    • Sacrament of the Sick
  • Young Adults (18-30)
  • Prayer Life
    • Mother's Prayers
    • Prayer Groups
    • Christian Life Community
    • Hand in Hand
    • True Devotion Group
  • Schools
  • Family Life
    • Letstalkfamily
    • Family Planning >
      • Natural Family Planning
      • Fertility Support
    • Children's Liturgy
  • Parish Life
    • St Peter's Church Choir
    • The Family Choir
    • Pastimes
    • Leamington Spa Catenians
  • Social Action
    • CAFOD
    • Fair Trade
    • Justice and Peace
    • Kindaid
    • Life
    • Live Simply
    • SPAN
    • SVP
  • Contact Us
  • Synod
  • St Peter's Hall
  • Parish Pastoral Council