Lesso 6 - Reconciliation

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Lesson 6: JesusContinues to Forgiveus Through the

Sacrament ofReconciliation

Unit 3 Second Quarter


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Video Analysis: The Prodigal Son


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Questions for Discussion

What can you say about the three

characters in the video?

To whom can you identify yourself?

Why?

Did the Father do the right thing in

forgiving His son? What can you say

about the elder brother?


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WE CONNECT

Sin weakens our relationshipwith and others. The story of the

Prodigal Son reminds us thateven when we sin, others are

very willing to forgive us.

So much so, God is alwaysmerciful to forgive us. This isdone through theSacrament of

Reconciliation.


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I. What is the

Sacrament ofReconciliation?

Why is it important

to receiveReconciliation?


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What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

Jesus continues to forgive

our sins through theChurch. 2,000 years ago,

He instituted theSacrament of

Reconciliation when Hegave His apostles the

power to forgive sins(CFC1850/ R Pen.2).


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Why is it important to receiveReconciliation?

Through this sacrament, Jesus heals us from

ourspiritual sickness, sins but we should betruly repentant and humble of admitting

them. He leads us back to the Father, and

we receive His forgiveness and love. We

do this to build again our relationship with

God, the Church, and with others as well.


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II.EFFECTS OF THE

SACRAMENT OFRECONCILIATION


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What happens to us after we receive

the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

We receive Gods

forgiveness. Our sins

are forgiven through

the priest in the

name of Christ and

the Church andthrough the power of

the Holy Spirit.


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We are reconciled

with God.We are reconciledwith the Church.


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We are strengthened

to live the Ten

Commandments and

teachings of Jesus.

We promise not to sin

anymore.


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A REVIEW OF HOW WE CELEBRATE

THE SACRAMENTS OFRECONCILIATION


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STEPS IN RECEVING THE SACRAMENTOF RECONCILIATION

1. EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE

We ask the Holy Spirit to help us think about howwell we are doing Gods loving will. We have torecall our sins including the time we committedthem.

2. CONTRITION

We tell God that we are sorry for our sins. Wepromise to avoid sin and to make up to others forhurting them.


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What does it take to be perfectly sorry?

Humility to accept our faults

Hope to be forgiven

Honesty that we intend to avoid sins in the future

3. CONFESSION

We confess our sins to God by telling them to thepriest in private. We make sure that we confess allour sins. He will never tell anyone of our sins. He alsoadvises us how to live each day as Jesus wants us.


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4. PENANCE

A prayer or a good deed that helps make up forthe hurt caused by our sins. We do the penance toshow that we are sorry and we want to change.

5. ABSOLUTION

Our sins are absolved and forgiven. In the name ofChrist and the Church, through the power of theHoly Spirit, a priest grants the forgiveness of our sins.This forgiveness reconciles us to the Church and to

God.


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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a

powerful and effective sign throughwhich Jesus shares with us Gods mercy

and forgiveness. We can celebrate

Reconciliation individually or

communally. In both rites, we meet with

a priest privately.


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WHY DO WE CONFESS

TO A PRIEST? WHY

NOT CONFESSDIRECTLY TO GOD?


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This confess-to-God directly attitude

springs from a poor understanding of sinand the sacrament of Reconciliation.

This attitude, first of all, does not recognizethat sin offends not just God but otherpeople as well. Like a small wound thataffects the whole body, sin affects thewhole Body of Christ, the Church.


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Secondly, this attitude does not recognize

the role of the priest as the representative ofboth Christ and the Church. Since our sinsoffend both God and our neighbors, wehave to ask for forgiveness from both, too.

Thirdly, confessing to God directly is simplypraying an act of contrition. It is not asacrament. It is not what Christ wanted andinstituted. (read John 20:21-23)


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Jesus gave the apostles and their

successorsthe bishops and priests oftoday, the power to forgive sins.

The sacrament of Reconciliation is

Christs and the Churchs way of leadingus out of our own self-centeredness and

pride.


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WE RESPOND: WHAT DOES JESUSCALL US TO DO IN THIS LESSON?


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In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we

are reconciled with God and oneanother. We are forgiven. We are also

called to forgive others. Reconciliation

with God and others leads to peace

and reconciliation in the world. We are

able to stand up for what is right and

just.


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Short Reflection/ Activity (To be donein CLE notebook)

What can I do to make up for the wrong

things I have done?

How can you respond to Jesus

command, Go and sin no more?

Prayer writingWrite a short prayer

asking Gods forgiveness.


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Closure/ Reflection:

Why is it important to confess our sins?

What happens to our relationship with

God and others after we confess our

sins?

Why should we make up for the wrong

things that we have done?


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ACT OF CONTRITION

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all

my heart. In choosing to do wrongand failing to do good, I have sinned

against you whom I should love

above all things. I firmly intend with

your help, to do penance, to sin no

more and to avoid whatever leads me

to sin. Amen.

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