Individual celebrations of the sacrament of reconciliaton are available every Tuesday from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Cry Room; Saturday from 3:30pm - 5:00pm in the Reconciliation Room, or  by appointment.  Please call the parish office at 408-252-7653 to contact one of the priests (click here for contact information).

RESOURCES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

The Act of Contrition (The Rite of Penance, 1975)
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.
OR
Lord Jesus, Son of God,
have mercy on me, a sinner.

The Ten Commandments (www.vatican.va)
1. I am the LORD your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me.
2. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the LORD'S day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.

The Precepts of the Church (www.loyolapress.com)
The Precepts of the Church describe the minimum effort we must make in prayer and in living a moral life. All Catholics are called to move beyond the minimum by growing in love of God and love of neighbor.
1. Attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
2. Confession of serious sin at least once a year
3. Reception of Holy Communion at least once a year during the Easter Season
4. Observance of the days of fast and abstinence
5. Providing for the needs of the Church

Some questions to use in examining one's conscience (Rev. Gregory Kimm)

• Have I been respectful of the dignity of all God's people, regardless of age, gender, color, place of origin, religion, education, appearance, abilities, or any other differentiating characteristic?
• Have I cared for those in need: the poor, the homeless, the sick, and the suffering?
• Have I been kind not only in my actions but also in my speech, recognizing the power of words?
• Have I been patient with those who may be slower to act or understand?
• Have I been forgiving of those who have hurt me? Have I let go of grudges?
• Have I thought of what is best for others and not just what is best for me?
• Have I taken responsibility for my actions, resisting the urge to blame others?
• Have I been charitable to others, avoiding judgment and willing to give the benefit of the doubt?
• Have I been a hopeful person, trusting in God's goodness in spite of life's difficulties?