Saint Anthony of Padua Church

West Harrison, NY

Building a Community of Hope

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- Be sure to scroll down the page for copies of an Act of Contrition and Examination of Conscience.
- Confessions will be heard from 4 pm to 5 pm every Saturday and on Fridays from 8 pm - 8:45 pm. Please note that confessions are being held in the lower church and not in the upper church for social distancing purposes. Please use the side entrance by the rectory along Harrison Street to enter the social Hall or the stairs in the Main Church by the sacristy. Please do not use the stairs in the vestibule/lobby that lead to the bathrooms during the hours for confession.
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  Confessions are:
  Fridays at 8:00 pm
  Saturdays from 4 pm - 4:45 pm
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Confession Times
- How to arrange a confession:
  
  Confessions are scheduled on:
  Fridays: 8:00 pm (during the 8 pm - 9 pm Holy Hour)
  Saturdays: 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
  
  You may also set-up an appointment for a confession by:
  Calling the Parish Office for an appointment at: (914) 948-1480
  Emailing your request for an appointment by filling out the form above.
Act of Contrition
- Act of Contrition 1
  My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good. I have sinned against You, whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His name, my God, have mercy.
  
  Act of Contrition 2
  O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.
  
  ACTO DE CONTRICION
  O mi Dios, me arrepiento de todo corazón de haberte ofendido porque por mis pecados he perdido el cielo y merecido el infierno pero mucho mas porque por mis pecados he ofendido a ti que eres infinitamente bueno y digno de todo mi amor. Propongo firmamente con l'ayuda de tu gracia confesar mis pecados, cumplir la penitencia que me fuera impuesta y emendar mi vida. Amen.
Examination of Conscience
- Am I always truthful?
  
  Do I ever remain silent instead of standing up for what I believe?
  
  Do I intentionally hurt others by my words or actions, by my silence, or by avoiding them?
  
  Do I take pleasure in seeing others suffer or go without?
  
  Do I try to love, accept, and understand people who are different from me?
  
  Am I respectful toward people of other races, cultures, religions?
  
  Do I gossip or say things that may harm the reputations of others?
  
  Do I lead or encourage others to sin?
  
  Do I carry grudges? Do I seek revenge? Do I enjoy 'teaching others a lesson'?
  
  Have I failed to respect the sanctity of human life in any way? Have I encouraged, aided, or supported others in doing so?
  
  Do I respect my body and take care of my health?
  
  Do I drink to excess? …eat too much?
  
  Do I take, distribute, or encourage others to use illegal substances?
  
  Do I use or abuse the bodies of others?
  
  If married, am I truly faithful to my spouse?
  
  Am I in a relationship which is unhealthy, abusive, or morally wrong?
  
  Do I try to get along with my spouse, children, in-laws, neighbors, friends and co-workers?
  
  Do I cheat or act dishonestly?
  
  Do I take things that do not belong to me?
  
  Do I treat other people in an unfair or unjust manner?
  
  Do I give an honest day's work for an honest day's pay? Am I a fair and just employer?
  
  Am I always angry about something? Do I enjoy making life more difficult for those around me?
  
  Am I always complaining? …rarely happy or satisfied? ...Is my temper under control?
  
  Am I lustful? Do I look at, read, or talk about things that may cause me to sin?
  
  Am I a 'slave' to my desires or do I try to keep them under control?
  
  Am I lazy? Am I a constant procrastinator?
  
  Am I willing to forgive those who offend me? …always?
  
  Am I proud? ... boastful? …arrogant? … conceited?
  
  Am I judgmental toward others?
  
  Am I selfish? …stingy? … greedy?
  
  Am I rude? …impolite? …disrespectful?
  
  Do I swear? …curse? …use the name of the Lord thoughtlessly?
  
  Do I show respect for God? …the Church? …those in legitimate authority over me?
  
  Do I try to set a good example as a Catholic? Am I ever ashamed of being a Catholic?
  
  Am I apathetic toward the practice of my faith?
  
  With regard to the Church's teachings, do I pick and choose what suits me?
  
  Do I willingly and freely skip Mass on Sundays or holy days of obligation?
  
  If I am a parent, do I set a good example for my children? Am I concerned about their Catholic upbringing?
  
  Do I attend Mass with them regularly?
  
  Do I sincerely try to pray on a daily basis or only when I want something?
  
  Do my 'priorities' in life keep me from living as I should?