Overview
What is reconciliation?
Telling your sins to a priest to be forgiven.
Who do you confess your sins to?
A priest
What does the cross symbolize towards reconciliation?
God's forgiveness/The reconciliation of humanity with God through Jesus' sacrifice.
How does Reconciliation purify us?
Removing our sins, brings us closer to God
"My God, I am sorry for my ___"
sins
Why is reconciliation important?
Removes sins, Closer to God, Forgivness, Peace, Helps us grow
What does Absolve mean?
Set free
True or False: Reconciliation can help us grow from our mistakes
True
What do you recieve from the priest that you have to do after you confess?
Penance
What does the purple stole represent? (The long purple cloth around the priests neck)
It represents penance and the sacrament of reconciliation in Christian tradition.
True or False: Reconciliation can't fix broken relationships with God
False
"Forgive me Father for I have sinned...
It has been [Weeks/Months] since my last confession."
What are other names for reconciliation? (other than confession)
Penance, Forgivness, Conversion
What is a sacramental seal?
A priest is sworn to not tell others about your sins.
What do keys symbolize towards reconciliation?
The authority given to the Church to forgive sins and grant reconciliation
"I am sorry for these sins and...
the sins I cannot remember."
Saying sorry to the priest is like saying sorry to..
Can every sin be forgiven?
No (blasphemy)
What does holding hands symbolize for reconciliation?
Unity, support, shared commitment
"With all my heart, in choosing to do _______ and failing to do ________.
wrong;good