The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as the Sacrament of Penance, or Penance and Confession) has three elements: Conversion, Confession and Celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness, and as a result we are called to forgive others.
Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
Contact: Parish Office at (510) 522-0181
Preparing a child for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is part of a two-year sacrament preparation program generally starting in first grade, through either St. Joseph Elementary School or the Children’s Faith Formation program.
Contact: Anne Marie Fourré at Phone: (510) 995-9409 or Email: afourre@sjbalameda.org.