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Lesson 9

Penance and Reconciliation

In this lesson your children explore the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. In this Sacrament, our sins are forgiven and we are reconciled to God and His Church through the confession of those sins and acts of penance. We are also strengthened by this Sacrament to avoid sin in the future.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Effects Reconciliation Sacrament Signs Symbols
Essential Lessons
Lesson Vocabulary

  • Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
    :
    The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is the Sacrament in which we confess our sins when we are truly sorry for them and receive forgiveness from God through a priest. This Sacrament reunites us with God and His Church and fills us with sanctifying grace.
  • Absolution
    :
    Absolution is a special prayer the priest says in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation that absolves, or forgives, our sins with the authority of Jesus.

    • Plan

    Lesson 9 Parent Essay
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    Sophia Sketchpad: Confession

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    Making a Good Confession by Fr. Mike Schmitz Video
    Confession Video
    Making a Good Confession (Examining Your Conscience) Video
    Why Do I Confess My Sins to a Priest? Video

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