Per ministérium Ecclésiæ indulgéntiam tibi tríbuat et pacem
“Through the ministry of the church, may God grant you pardon and peace”
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is, along with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, a sacrament of healing. Our Lord gives us this precious gift through the Church, appointing his priests to absolve us of our sins and assist us in our continual conversion to holiness. The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us that “to return to communion with God after having lost it through sin is a process born of the grace of God who is rich in mercy and solicitous for the salvation of men. One must ask for this precious gift for oneself and for others” (1489). In order that this grace may be available to all the faithful, our priests make themselves available to hear confessions on Fridays from 3-4:00 pm during Holy Hour (No confession if no Holy Hour), Saturdays from 3:00-4:30 pm and Sundays during the 9:30am & 11:30am Masses. Confessions are also available by appointment.
Confession Preparation:
Confession How-To
Examination of Conscience
- Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching
- Examination of Conscience for Children
- Examination of Conscience for Young Adults
- Examination of Conscience for Single People
- Examination of Conscience for Married Persons
Confession at Sacred Heart
Confession is available at these times:
Fridays from 3-4:00 pm during Holy Hour (No confession if no Holy Hour)
Saturdays from 3:00-4:30 pm
Sundays during the 9:30am & 11:30am Masses.
By Appointment: please contact the parish office at parishoffice@shgr.org or call 616-459-8362 and we will contact you as soon as possible.