About the Study

Welcome to our second adult formation study for the 
the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, 'Why We Confess'.

Starting the First Sunday of Advent, a new 3-part study focusing on the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be released as an online video resource.  The study is called 'Why We Confess | Rediscover Mercy'.

Like the last study, (Why We Believe), this study will be made available to  every person  in the diocese of Houma-Thibodaux free of charge.  Each church parish is also invited to share this study with their parishioners in the way they see fit.  

Our presenters for this study will be Dr. Brant Pitre and Fr. Mark Toups.  
Dr. Brant Pitre is professor of Sacred Scripture at Notre Dame Seminary and native of this diocese.  He was our presenter for the previous study, Why We Believe.  
Fr. Mark Toups, a priest of our diocese for 16 years, is Vicar General for Parish Life and Director of our Strategic Planning. 

The 3 parts are as follows:

Week 1: The Sacrament of Reconciliation, Part 1 | Dr. Brant Pitre

Week 2:  The Sacrament of Reconciliation, Part 2 | Dr. Brant Pitre

Week 3:  How to Make a Good Confession & Pastoral Encouragements | Fr. Mark Toups

Extra Content:  Q&A Session with Dr. Brant Pitre & Fr. Mark Toups

Each week's study will include a 35-minute video, downloadable notes to follow along, and a list of resource links for further study of the topic at hand.

These 3 videos, including the extra content, is now posted under 'The Study Videos' and will thereafter remain on our website for your use.