The Sacrament of Reconciliation for the Deaf is done in American Sign Language. Confession in ASL is done if the priest knows sign language. If the priest does not know sign language there are a few more options available. One, write out your confession on a piece of paper and give it to the priest. Second, depending on the priest and and diocesan protocol, can a certified ASL interpreter after having received thorough ecclesial instruction serve in this capacity. More about that later.
The sacrament of reconciliation frees us from mortal sin. We become free from our estrangement and distance from God. In this sense we are united to God once again by the power of the Holy Spirit.
It is common practice to go to confession once a month or every two weeks. Below are handouts to use prior to going to confession. These help to examine our conscience of the evil things we have committed.
“The Tears of the Penitents are Wine for the Angels” — St. Bernard
Confession in ASL is not done behind the screen. Confession in American Sign Language is rather done face to face. The Sacrament of Reconciliation for the Deaf is offered frequently throughout the year. Confession in American Sign Language has been taken into account in the design of Christ Our Savior parish.