During the season of Lent, we have scheduled the following confession opportunities:

Mondays: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Wednesdays: 4:30 PM - 5:50 PM
Saturdays: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Sacrament is celebrated in the Sr. Carol Center; signs with further directions are posted in the Gathering Place.

There will also be two communal penance services in the SERF Vicariate. These are communal penance services with individual confession. These have been scheduled for:

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1 pm at St. Margaret of Scotland
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7 pm at St. Joan of Arc

Don't worry if you've forgotten the prayers or how to go to confession. We will guide you through it. And it doesn't matter how long it has been since you've last gone to confession. Just come and experience the Lord's awesome gift of mercy!

From Ascension Presents: Confession is a place of never-ending mercy and forgiveness, and is one of the most beautiful parts of our Catholic faith. But for many, it can also be a very daunting experience, especially if it’s been a long time since your last confession. Whether it’s the first time you’ve gone in a year, or it’s the first time you’ve gone in your life, God is ready and willing to forgive your sins. All we have to do is let him into our hearts.

Click here for an examination of conscience.

In the following video, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how to approach going to confession for the first time in a long time.

From Fr. Casey Cole, OFM

Most Common Problems I See in Confession (and how to fix!)

The sacrament of confession is a graced space. Unfortunately, many people do not utilize the time they have and need better catechesis. I react to a number of problems I see all the time in order to help make it a more fruitful experience.