Second Rite of Reconciliation — communal celebration - 16 April
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Rite 2) will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 16 April, during Holy Week. The Rite 2 liturgy comprises communal preparation and thanksgiving before and after the Sacrament. Penitents confess their sins and receive penance and absolution from one of the priests, while praying for each other. Penitents must be succinct so that others are not delayed and the liturgy ends in a reasonable time. To this end, priests will stand to administer confessions. The confessional rooms will not be used.