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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of Catholicism. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession, so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The sacrament “washes us clean,” and renews us in Christ...
We have curated below a selection of videos & resources to help you understand and prepare for the healing Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Why should I go to Confession?
Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession, so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The sacrament “washes us clean,” and renews us in Christ. When we give God the chance to forgive us through his priests in the confessional, we find a renewed peace and strength.
I've got more questions...
Why do Catholics confess to a priest? Can't they just go straight to Jesus? Can't we just pray to God for forgiveness? If you're Catholic and don't know the answer, or if you're not sure why Catholics do this, check out these straight-shot explanations...
How can I make a Good Confession?
If you've ever wondered how to make a good confession, Fr. Mike Schmitz has some solid advice for you. He points out that preparing for a good confession starts when we recognize that being a "good person” in our own eyes is not enough—we are called to holiness, which is something much greater. It's important to examine our conscience so that our experience of reconciliation moves us towards that holiness to which we are called.
It's been a very long time...
Confession is a place of never ending mercy and forgiveness, but for many, it can also be a very daunting experience, especially if it’s been a long time since your last confession. In this video, Fr. Mike explains how to approach going to confession for the first time in a long time.
Steps to Confession...
– Examine your conscience.
– Be sincerely sorry for your sins.
– Confess your sins to a priest.
– Resolve to amend your life.
– Do the penance the priest assigns.
If it’s been a while (or even a very long while) since you last confession, these simple videos can help walk you through it…
Preparing for Confession...
Examination of Conscience...
Guidelines on how you should make an examination of conscience: It should be prayerful: separate yourself from distractions and prayerfully examine your day, week, or life since your last confession. Ask the Lord for his guidance. It should be thorough, but not exhaustive: you don’t have to sit there and think of every second of your day, but if your mind is hitting a particular moment or situation, examine what temptations or difficulties were present in that moment and how it could have been better.
Examination of Conscience Guides...
Here are a few options...
CLICK HERE Examination of Conscience Archdiocese of TorontoExamination of Conscience - GOING DEEPER...
Once you have completed the examination of conscience based on the Seven Capital Sins and the Ten Commandments and feel as though you are ready to look deeper, this next examination may help...
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