ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
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  • ABOUT
    • Our History
    • Our Mission
    • Our Team
    • Parishioner Registration
    • Mass and Penance Times
    • Contact Us
  • SACRAMENTS
    • Baptism
    • Penance
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Matrimony
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • FORMATION
    • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
    • Faith Formation (CCD)
    • Youth Group
    • RCIA
    • Small Groups
    • Perpetual Adoration
    • Daily Readings
  • HEALING
    • Annulment
    • Bereavement
    • Sick and Homebound
    • Prayer Chain
  • STEWARDSHIP
    • Parish Organizations
    • Mass Volunteers
    • Gifts of Time and Talent
    • SCRIP
    • Food Pantry
  • DONATE
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Bulletins and Newsletters
    • Calendars
      • Church Calendar
      • Church and School Combined Calendar
      • Subscribe to Google Calendar
    • Flocknote
    • Hallow
    • Growing Disciples
    • WATCH Weekend
    • Fish Fry
    • Totus Tuus
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Penance

Not only does the Sacrament of Penance free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us.  We are liberated to be forgivers.  We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." 

Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church.  The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven.  In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in his presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins.  With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In him we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28).  
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~from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops​
Click here to see times that The Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) is offered. You can also make an appointment by calling the church office at (815) 844-7683.
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Examination of Conscience
Act of Contrition

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. Amen.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
119 E. HOWARD ST., PONTIAC, IL 61764
PHONE (815) 844-7683   ​FAX (815) 842-4345

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  • ABOUT
    • Our History
    • Our Mission
    • Our Team
    • Parishioner Registration
    • Mass and Penance Times
    • Contact Us
  • SACRAMENTS
    • Baptism
    • Penance
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Matrimony
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • FORMATION
    • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
    • Faith Formation (CCD)
    • Youth Group
    • RCIA
    • Small Groups
    • Perpetual Adoration
    • Daily Readings
  • HEALING
    • Annulment
    • Bereavement
    • Sick and Homebound
    • Prayer Chain
  • STEWARDSHIP
    • Parish Organizations
    • Mass Volunteers
    • Gifts of Time and Talent
    • SCRIP
    • Food Pantry
  • DONATE
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Bulletins and Newsletters
    • Calendars
      • Church Calendar
      • Church and School Combined Calendar
      • Subscribe to Google Calendar
    • Flocknote
    • Hallow
    • Growing Disciples
    • WATCH Weekend
    • Fish Fry
    • Totus Tuus