Penance (Confessions)

The Sacrament of Penance, also known as the Rite of Reconciliation, is the "liturgical celebration of God's forgiveness of the sins of the penitent, who is thus reconciled with God and with the Church. The acts of the penitent-contrition, the confession of sins, and satisfaction or reparation-together with the prayer of absolution by the priest constitute the essential elements of the Sacrament of Penance" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 980, 1422, 1440, 1448). On the Day of His Resurrection, the Lord Jesus breathed on the Apostles, giving them the gift of the Holy Spirit, and proclaimed: "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained" (John 20:23).

Contact: Pastoral Center (626) 792-4183

Confessions are held on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m., Fridays 9:00 am and 7:00 pm and
Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m., during the weekly Holy Hour