Reconciliation

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” And when he said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any they are retained.”

The Gospel according to John 20:21-23

Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion.

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1422

Want to go to Reconciliation?

Any baptised Catholic can receive this Sacrament. In every parish there are regular opportunities for Reconciliation. Find your local parish times here.

Anointing of the sick

Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up.

The Letter of James 5:14-15

By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ.

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1499

Would you like to be anointed?

The anointing of the sick can be administered to a baptised Catholic who, having reached the use of reason, begins to be in danger due to sickness or old age.

Would you or a loved one would like to be anointed?

• Please get in touch with your local parish here.

Are you in Waikato/Tauranga/Rotorua/Whakatane/Gisborne hospital and would like to be anointed?

• On Admission, tell the hospital that you are a “Roman Catholic”. Please tell the nursing staff that you would like to see the Catholic Chaplain

  • In Waikato Hospital you can tell the nursing staff that you would like to see the Catholic Priest and they will contact the priest Chaplain.

  • In Waikato Hospital you can contact the on call Catholic Priest directly on 021 498 110

• Alternatively, you can ask your local priest to contact the Catholic Hospital Chaplain or Catholic Priest on your behalf.

• Alternatively, contact your Catholic Hospital Chaplain directly.