Reconciliation
“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.”
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213
Reconciliation at St. Joseph
Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. (following the 7:00 a.m. Mass ) and 11:00 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. (following the 8:00 a.m. Mass)
For children or teens preparing for First Reconciliation, please see Sacramental Preparation.
If you would like to make an appointment for confession, contact the parish office at 970.482.4148.
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As a result of Original Sin, human nature is weakened. Baptism, by imparting the life of Christ’s grace, takes away Original Sin, and turns us back toward God. The consequences of this weakness and the inclination to evil persist, and we often commit personal or actual sin.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of Catholicism. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession, so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The sacrament “washes us clean,” and renews us in Christ.