Thousands of Catholics will experience God’s forgiveness during the Day of Confessions on Wednesday, December 10.
At most of the 225 parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto, a priest will be available to hear confessions at scheduled times. Those who have not gone to confession in many years are welcome to participate.
In an interview last year, Pope Francis famously said, “I am a sinner,” reminding us all of our human frailty. He again demonstrated that self-awareness in April, when he went to confession publicly in St. Peter’s Basilica. The pope’s example highlights a profound truth of the Christian tradition: it is through humbly acknowledging our failings that we find mercy, encouragement and a fresh start.
According to the official teaching, the church calls Catholics to confess serious sins at least once a year. Traditionally, many go to confession in the liturgical season of Advent to prepare for Christmas.
The Archdiocese has prepared a Day of Confessions website that includes times and locations for participating parishes. It also features a how-to guide in eight languages and a series of short videos, including the above message from Cardinal Thomas Collins.
Kris Dmytrenko is a communications coordinator in the Archdiocese of Toronto's Office of Public Relations and Communications.
At most of the 225 parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto, a priest will be available to hear confessions at scheduled times. Those who have not gone to confession in many years are welcome to participate.
In an interview last year, Pope Francis famously said, “I am a sinner,” reminding us all of our human frailty. He again demonstrated that self-awareness in April, when he went to confession publicly in St. Peter’s Basilica. The pope’s example highlights a profound truth of the Christian tradition: it is through humbly acknowledging our failings that we find mercy, encouragement and a fresh start.
According to the official teaching, the church calls Catholics to confess serious sins at least once a year. Traditionally, many go to confession in the liturgical season of Advent to prepare for Christmas.
The Archdiocese has prepared a Day of Confessions website that includes times and locations for participating parishes. It also features a how-to guide in eight languages and a series of short videos, including the above message from Cardinal Thomas Collins.
Kris Dmytrenko is a communications coordinator in the Archdiocese of Toronto's Office of Public Relations and Communications.