Confession

<details class="accordion"> <summary>When is confession made on the Holy Mountain? </summary> <p>Since the number of local clergy has declined rapidly since September 2025, it is not within their ability to serve confession at any time upon request. Therefore, please take advantage of the times when you can find one of them in the Basilica: <ul> <li>Tuesday and Thursday mornings 6:30-7:00</li> <li>Monday through Saturday afternoons 4:30-5:00</li> <li>Saturday mornings 8:15-9:00</li> <li>Sunday mornings 8:30-11:30, Sunday afternoons 4:30-5:00</li> </ul> <p>Please prefer to arrive earlier, unfortunately the times listed cannot be extended.</p> </p> </details> 

<details class="accordion"> <summary>Who may proceed to the Sacrament of Reconciliation?</summary> <p>Only a Catholic baptized person may receive any sacrament in the Catholic Church. Reconciliation is one of the most intimate, profound and powerful sacraments, and it is advisable to prepare for it in advance. If you don't know how, we can help you.</p> </details> 

<details class="accordion"> <summary>Can an unbaptized person go to confession?</summary> <p>In this case, it is not a sacrament, but a spiritual conversation in which the priest listens to you and, if necessary, counsels you in your situation. Tell the fact that you are not baptised or chrismated at the outset - if possible, we will arrange a more convenient time outside the confessional.</p> </details> 

<details class="accordion"> <summary>If you are baptised but have never been to Confession</summary> <p>If you are an adult and would like to learn about the Catholic way to God and all its sacraments, once a year (always after Easter) we start with a seekers' course where, among other things, you will learn about Confession. If you haven't found the start date for this course on our website, please email <a href="mailto:basilica@farnost-svatahora.cz">basilica@farnost-svatahora.cz</a> to find out.</p> </details>