1. † The word of God was made flesh Resources for catechists and teachers Visit www.sdc.me.uk

2. CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Asking God’s Forgiveness

3. RECONCILIATION A TIME TO…… ACKNOWLEDGE I HAVE DONE SOMETHING WRONG SHOW THAT I AM SORRY ASK GOD’S FORGIVENESS

4. WHERE ANYWHERE… IN CHURCH Confession Box OTHER PLACES

5. FIVE STEPS 5. Thank God for forgiving your sins 1. Think of your sins 2. Be sorry for them 3. Go to meet priest Bless me father…It’s been… since…. Talk about your sins Listen to what the priest says Say ‘Act of Contrition’ Absolution: Priest forgives your sins. Farewell/Thank the priest 4. Do your penance in private

6. ACT OF CONTRITION O my God I am very sorry that I have sinned against you, but with the help of your grace I will not sin again.

7. FORGIVEN The Priest’s absolution - Forgiving sins in the name of God I forgive your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

8. † The word of God was made flesh Resources for catechists and teachers Visit www.sdc.me.uk