PENANCE

Through Penance we receive God's forgiveness. Forgiveness requires being sorry for our sins. In Penance we receive Jesus' healing grace through absolution by the priest. The signs of this sacrament are our conversion of sins and the words of absolution. Reconciliation is a beautiful way in which we celebrate God’s forgiving love for each of us and our reconciliation with our community of faith. 

The sacrament is offered at St. John Vianney Parish Saturdays 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and at St. Paschal Parish Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m. You may also make an appointment with Fr. Kevin Oiland to celebrate the sacrament by calling (509) 926-5428. Just say you would like an appointment for "spiritual direction." 

We also celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation communally twice a year, once during Advent and once during Lent.