Penance

Are you seeking to recover your friendship with God? Has it been a while since your last confession?

No matter how long it has been or what your questions may be, we invite you to join us on a journey to rediscover the Sacrament of Penance.

At St. James, the Sacrament of Penance, or Reconciliation, is offered Saturdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment.

What is the Sacrament of Penance? Through penance, the faithful receive pardon through God's mercy for the sins they have committed. At the same time, they are reconciled with the Church community. The confession, or disclosure, of sins frees us and facilitates our reconciliation with others.

For an appointment call the church office at 308-234-5536.

The Church Teaches: There are seven sacraments. They were instituted by Christ and given to the Church to administer. They are necessary for salvation. The sacraments are the vehicles of grace which they convey. They are validly administered by the carrying out of the sign with the proper intention. Not all are equally qualified to administer all the sacraments. The validity of the sacrament is independent of the worthiness of the minister. Three sacraments imprint an indelible character.

Sacramentals are instituted by the Church and are effective by virtue of the Church's intercession. Institution and alteration of them is reserved to the Holy See.