The Light is On For You Campaign

The Light is On For You 2024

‘The Light is On For You’ is an initiative of the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Arlington where Catholic churches across the United States are open for quiet prayer and Confession throughout Lent.

By participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, whether our first time in days, weeks, months, or years, we are experiencing God’s individual and unwavering love for us and one of the true graces made available to us by our Catholic faith. God loves us just the way we are, but he loves us too much to leave us that way.  When we return to the Church for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Jesus rejoices like the father in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. It is never "too late" to return to Jesus and ask for forgiveness. Imagine how joyful you will feel upon confessing your sins, big or small! 

Our parishes offer ongoing confession schedules throughout the year. The most reliable way to confirm that a parish will be open is to give them a call. Given the number of priests and the current collaborative situation at many parishes, it may not be possible for each parish to offer this particular schedule.