Guide for Celebrating® ReconciliationIn the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the encounter of the penitent with the mercy of God is one of the most transforming moments in the spiritual life of a Catholic. The ritual itself has changed throughout history, but the purpose of the sacrament has remained the same: to seek the forgiveness of the Lord and to renew one’s efforts to live as a faithful and loving disciple of Jesus Christ. This resource provides pastoral insights for celebrating individual confession, communal Reconciliation services, and non-sacramental penance services with attention given to liturgical ministries, liturgical environment, and evangelization. |
Contents
The Theological and Historical Developments | 1 |
Preparing the Rite of Penance | 26 |
Frequently Asked Questions | 113 |
RESOURCES 134140 | 134 |
GLOSSARY | 141 |
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