Sacrament of Reconciliation

Learning Goals: Success Criteria I will understand the facilitation of the sacrament of reconciliation and how this sacrament of healing restores us to right relationship with God and each other. I will understand the significance and role of the sacrament of Reconciliation. - Be able to explain how the sacrament of reconciliation is present in the movie “My Life”

Busted Halo Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz5-vu6A58E&list=PL60396574E0A0B9A2 That Catholic Show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Or8KxB3SAQ Reconciliation Explained http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtbpOERgMvk

(Class Discussion) Question and Answer session on the sacrament: What most confuses you about the sacrament? Do you have any particular questions regarding the sacrament?

The Prodigal Son Read/Perform the Parable of the Prodigal Son as a class assigning roles (p. 170-171)

Textbook work Answer the following questions: What do we mean by conversion in connection to reconciliation? (pg. 167) What is the first step in the conversion process? (pg. 167) List and explain the 2 kinds of sin. (pg. 172) Explain the 3 conditions that must be present for the most serious of these two types of sin. (pg. 172) What is contrition? (pg. 173) Explain the 2 types of contrition. (Pg. 173) List and explain the 4 steps involved in confessing our sins. (yellow box pg. 172) What is the definition of Satisfaction in relationship to reconciliation. (pg. 173) Why does the priest assign a penance? (pg. 174 at the top)

Read Father Stan Fortuna’s words on the sacrament

1. What do we mean by Conversion? It means that with the Grace of God, we can gain the strength to turn away from sin and turn back to God. The first step in converting is to acknowledge and or admit that we have sinned or turned from the path that God wants us to take in order to live a full life.

List and explain the 2 kinds of sin. Mortal sin (very serious) Venial sin (less serious)

For a Sin to be Mortal: Grave matter needs to be present which means that whatever grave sin we committed, it needs to be objectively grave e.g. adultery, murder, theft, jealousy, etc… Full Knowledge needs to be present, meaning that you are fully aware of what you were doing when you committed this sin. Full consent needs to be present, meaning you acted by your own will, freely.

Contrition Consists of being sorry for our sins, along with the plan to not sin again. – it comes from being truly sorry. 2 Types of Contrition Perfect contrition - repentance for sin that is motivated by faith and the love of God. Imperfect contrition – is a desire not to sin for a reason other than love of God (e.g. fear of hell).

Confess our Sins What Do I Do During Confession? a) Introduce yourself b) State the last time we celebrated the sacrament c) Explain any long absence d) We confess our sins e) Pray the Act of Contrition

The Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life.

Satisfaction Satisfaction has to do with “making up for” the harmful effects of our sins, both to ourselves and to others.

Penance The priest assigns a penance to help us begin our journey back to spiritual health. The prayers are designed to help open our hearts to God’s healing grace.

“There will be more joy in heaven Over one sinner who repents Than over ninety-nine respectable people Who do not need to repent.” Luke 15:7