Reconciliation (or Confession) was instituted by the Lord Jesus whose Sacred Heart is full of mercy for sinners. Through this sacrament, Christ grants forgiveness and healing to those who have sinned after Baptism.
This sacrament is necessary for those who have committed mortal sin. It is a precept of the Church that the faithful who are conscious of having committed mortal sin must receive this sacrament within a year.
For those who have not fallen into mortal sin, this sacrament is still a great help in growing in holiness. Many saints recommend going the practice of frequent Confession (i.e. at least once a month).
This sacrament is offered on a regular basis on Saturday evening from 4:15 p.m. till 4:45 p.m. and the first Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church (Elora). At St. Martin’s Church (Drayton), Confession times are from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. each Sunday.
You may also ask the parish priest to make an appointment with you outside of the scheduled times.
The following are some Confession times in some other nearby churches. You may wish to confirm these times with those churches in case of scheduling changes:
Basilica of Our Lady (Guelph): Saturday 4:00-5:00 p.m. (and First Saturday 8:00-8:45 a.m.)
Holy Rosary Church (Guelph): Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Sacred Heart Church (Kenilworth): First Sunday of the Month 8:30 a.m.
St. John the Evangelist Church (Arthur): Saturday 2:30-3:00 p.m. (and after Mass on weekdays)
St. Joseph Church (Fergus): Friday 8:00-8:30 a.m.; Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Church (Guelph): Saturday 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.