The Sacrament of Reconciliation is founded on the powerful revelation of God's love and mercy for his people throughout Scripture. God's delegation of his authority to the priest in Confession is a continuation of the way God uses both angels and men in Scripture as his mediators.
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Answering Common Questions about Conf...
Why do we confess our sins to a priest? Is this sacrament some arbitrary requirement or does it have an inner logic? The answer to these and many more questions about Confession begins and ends with love.
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For Children: How to Make a Great Con...
It can feel scary to go to Confession, but really, we go to the Sacrament of Confession because God loves us so much that he wants us to remove all the sins that keep us from Him. When we go to Confession, we say "I love you, Jesus, will you forgive me of my sins?" In this session, kids will lear...
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For Parents: Preparing Your Child for...
Parents have a unique and irreplaceable role in catechizing their children. This session offers practical tips and strategies to encourage and empower parents as they help their children prepare for First Reconciliation. These tools go beyond sacrament preparation to help build a family culture o...
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