Definitions
"Reconciliation "is the overcoming of the break with the community of believers, and with God, that takes place through a falling away from baptismal grace.
True or False?
There is a celebration of the word of God
True
Who committed the first sin?
Adam and Eve
Who attends the celebration?
Baptised members of the Roman Catholic Church who feel called to be reconciled with God and with the faith community can take part in the sacrament of penance.
Who leads the liturgy?
The Priest
Define Sin
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
What needs to be prepared ahead of time?
Penitents and Priests
What was the first sin?
The first man, Adam, who disobeyed God in eating the forbidden fruit (of knowledge of good and evil) and, in consequence, transmitted his sin and guilt by heredity to his descendants.
For Catholics who are initiated into membership of the Church as adults (or as children who have reached the age of reason prior to their baptism), the Sacrament of Reconciliation is delayed until after their full initiation has been completed, and they find themselves in need of sacramental reconciliation on account of sinning after their initiation.
What does the priest represent?
He is the representative of the reconciling church → he reveals the heart of the father and reflects the image of christ the good shepherd”
Define Priest
He is the presider - he should lead it so that the liturgy is an act of grace as Christ leads worship
List the structure for reconcilliation follows in order
Introductory rights , Greeting, Opening prayer, Celebration of the Word of God, Homily, Examination of Conscience , Concluding prayer of thanksgiving, Concluding Rite
What liturgical items and vessels are required
A bible, a crucifix and candle are placed on a table in the centre of the space.
What are the different rites of Reconcilliation
Individual Reconciliation (Rite I), Communal Reconciliation (Rite II), Reconciliation for Several Penitents with general confession and absolution (Rite III)
How many Rites of Reconcilliation are there?
3
They are the participants in the ritual
Fully conscious and active participation
Seekers of reconciliation and healing
Acknowledging that they are sinners
Confess their faith in the loving merciful god, praise for the mighty works of God in Christ through the spirit
Sins and sinfulness
List the 4 Elements within the Rite of Reconilliation
General confession of sins
Individual confession and absolution
Proclamation of Praise for God’s mercy
Concluding prayer of thanksgiving
What key themes are stemmed from the Rite of Reconcilliation?
Forgiveness, Healing, Restoration, God’s grace
State the difference of the First and the Second Rite of Reconcilliation
Individual Reconciliation (Rite I) is usually celebrated at set times during the week in parishes (often on Saturday afternoon)
Communal Reconciliation (Rite II) is usually celebrated in parish communities during Advent and Lent and at other appropriate times during the year.
State the difference between the Second and the Third Rite of Reconcilliation
Communal Reconciliation (Rite II) is usually celebrated in parish communities during Advent and Lent and at other appropriate times during the year.
Reconciliation for Several Penitents with general confession and absolution (Rite III) This form of the Rite follows the same pattern as Rite II, but does not include individual confession and reconciliation.