Holy Trinity
Roman Catholic Church
213 West 82nd Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 787-0634
Sacraments: Reconciliation
“Jesus taught this parable: "Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.”
(Luke 15:3-7)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the first of the Sacraments of Healing. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation a person’s sins are forgiven in the name of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. The power of Jesus’ own death and resurrection reconciled all people to God. This sacrament is also known as Confession—since a person vocally tells his or her sins to the priest, and as Penance—because the one seeking forgiveness is asked to do something that demonstrates a willingness to make up for his or her sins.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Saturday afternoon from 5:00 to 5:30PM in the Church. You may also make an appointment with a priest to celebrate this sacrament by calling the rectory at 212-787-0634 or emailing Catherine Jestice.