Reconciliation
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Sin is before else an offense against God, a rupture of communion with him. At the same time it damages communion with the Church. For this reason conversion entails both God's forgiveness and reconciliation with the Church, which are expressed and accomplished liturgically by the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.- Catechism of the Catholic Church
For Children:This Sacrament is administered during Lent, usually in the month of March. Diocesan policy states; "The readiness of this sacrament should be determined by the parent..."
Please visit our Religious Formation page for complete information.
For Adults/OCIA:The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process through which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic faith community. During classes, participants study and discuss scripture and Church teaching, as well as share their faith journey. The OCIA Team provides education, hospitality, support, and facilitation at gatherings.
Meetings are held Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm,
October through Easter.
For more information contact:
Debbie Dericks 973-839-2428
Confessions
Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Communal Reconciliation Services scheduled seasonally