December 30, 2014

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most enriching experiences in the lives of Catholics. Reconciliation is a time of healing and reconciling that invites all to experience God’s love and forgiveness through the actions of the priest.

Parents/Family

Since family is intimately involved with the formation of a child’s moral conscience, parents/guardians should be involved in the preparation of the children for this sacrament.

The Catechesis, through the Faith Formation Programs:

  • Helps students to acknowledge God’s unconditional love
  • Helps students to understand they can turn to Christ and the church for sacramental forgiveness and reconciliation
  • Helps students recognize the existence of good and evil in the world and our human capacity to choose between right and wrong
  • Helps students recognize the need for forgiveness, not only from parents or those we have hurt, but also from God
  • Explores the meaning of the symbols, prayers, gestures and scripture stories of Reconciliation
  • Teaches the Sacrament of Reconciliation as an ongoing conversion and encourages the regular celebration of the sacrament

Readiness:

Preparation for this Sacrament will precede the preparation for First Eucharist (First Holy Communion).

  • Has knowledge of the person Jesus and His Gospel message of forgiveness
  • Has knowledge of sin and its effect on our lives
  • Has understanding and experience of sorrow, forgiveness and conversion

Information from the National Directory for Catechesis,#36, B2