Lesson 6

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

God is always waiting to forgive us and welcome us back in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Effects Eucharist Reconciliation Sacrament Signs Sacraments of Initiation Symbols
Essential Lessons

Day 1 & 2 & 3

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Conversion
    :
    Conversion is the first step in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, during which we recognize that we have sinned and are sorry for our actions.
  • Confession
    :
    Confession is the part of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation when we tell all our sins to a priest, who acts in the place of Christ.
  • Satisfaction
    :
    Satisfaction is the third step in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, during which the priest gives us a penance to make up for our sins. We must do our penance as soon as we can after our Confession.
  • 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.
  • Contrition
    :
    Contrition is sorrow for our sins and making the choice to not sin again.
  • Prodigal
    :
    Prodigal means “reckless” or “wasteful.”

    • Plan

    Lesson 6 PowerPoint
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    Sophia Sketchpad: Confession
    The Return of the Prodigal Son (c. 1668)
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    Lesson 6 Absent Student Handout
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    Lesson 6 Parent Newsletter
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    Lesson 6 Spanish Parent Newsletter
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