1. There are various stages on the path to forgiveness. After viewing this presentation create a credit-card sized ‘guide to forgiveness’.

2. 1 Feeling like a victim 2 Acknowledging & releasing anger 3 Deciding to forgive 4 Discovering compassion 5 Letting go & moving on

3. Feeling like a victim. Bad things happen = we feel like a victim vulnerable exposed cheated Staying in this stage = damage self physically spiritually emotionally

4. Acknowledging and releasing anger. Holding in anger keeps us from moving forward in our lives. We can never truly forgive if we’re harbouring resentment.

5. Deciding to forgive. The decision is always ours. No one can make us forgive. Forgiveness is a process. does not follow a straight path. takes time & patience.

6. Discovering compassion. Once we get rid of anger, we can often find compassion for the people who have hurt us. This does not mean accepting their actions.

7. Letting go and moving on. This is what forgiveness is all about. An experience filled with grace and courage. When the hurt finally has no power over us. We will feel a deeper connection with God.