1. Sacrament of Reconciliation

2. Reconciliation A sacrament through which Christ forgives the sins of those who seek His mercy. A sacrament through which Christ forgives the sins of those who seek His mercy. A Sacrament of Healing A Sacrament of Healing Frequency Frequency –Recommended that we receive Reconciliation regularly.  Obligated to confess all sins Seal of Confession Seal of Confession –Priest is NEVER allowed to tell what he was told in confession.

3. Elements of the Sacrament 6 Elements 6 Elements –Know your sins: Examination of Conscience –Sorrow for your sins: Act of Contrition –Acknowledgment of sins: Confession –Firm purpose not to sin again: Amendment –Completion of Penance: Satisfaction –Sign of God’s forgiveness: Absolution

4. Types of Sin Sin- Any deliberate thought, word, or action through which we refuse to love God, others, and ourselves. Sin- Any deliberate thought, word, or action through which we refuse to love God, others, and ourselves. 4 types of sin 4 types of sin –Original Sin –Personal Sin –Social Sin –Sins against life

5. Original Sin Sin of Adam and Eve Sin of Adam and Eve –Loss of original holiness  Humans are now weakened and inclined to sin

6. Personal Sin Mortal Sin Mortal Sin –Serious offense against God  Results in a total break in our friendship with Him –3 Factors  Grave and serious matter  Clear knowledge  Full consent Venial Sin Venial Sin –Less serious offense against God  Does not break our friendship with Him

7. Social Sin Unjust group that denies people their rights Unjust group that denies people their rights –Communism –Racism –Segregation Prejudice and discrimination against ANYONE! Prejudice and discrimination against ANYONE!

8. Sins against life Sins that harm the lives of others and yourself Sins that harm the lives of others and yourself –Terrorism/murder –Abuse of drugs and alcohol –Discrimination –Nuclear War

9. Rite of Reconciliation 1. Preparation a)Praise God for the forgiveness of sin through the death and Resurrection of Jesus. b)Thank God for His grace in your life. c)Examine where you have sinned in love of God/neighbor. 2. Celebration of Rite a) Celebration of confession and absolution - face to face exchange - kneeling at the confessional grill

10. Grace and Forgiveness Grace- God’s divine life in us. Grace- God’s divine life in us. –It is a special gift that God freely gives so that we may share in His happiness. –After we receive grace, we share in God’s life. Forgiveness- it begins with God’s mercy and love that comes to us in Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Forgiveness- it begins with God’s mercy and love that comes to us in Jesus and the Holy Spirit. –God’s mercy and love enables us to forgive ourselves and others.