Our Lord Jesus Christ doesn’t condemn us (or see us as bad persons). He desires to embrace us with his love and mercy when we approach him with sincere sorrow through the Sacrament of …
What Must I Do? The Sacrament of Reconciliation and Young Adults
When teenagers participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, they come face to face with the mystery of God’s love. This sacrament helps them experience God’s forgiveness firsthand. …
Reconciliation (also known as confession) is a sacrament that was instituted by Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. The Lord gave the Apostles (the first priests) the power to forgive sins. Every …
The Theology and Practice of the Sacrament of Confession with Teens by Father J.D. Jaffe “Sin is what puts distance between the believer and God, and it's the sacrament of confession that …
How to Make a Good Confession: 1. Examine your conscience. 2. When you are prepared, go in to the confessional and begin with the Sign of the Cross out loud. 3. Then say, “Bless me …
When teenagers participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, they come face to face with the mystery of God’s love. This sacrament helps them experience God’s forgiveness firsthand.
Examination of Conscience — for teenagers – CERC
An examination of conscience especially pertinent to teenagers. 1. You shall have no other gods besides the Lord your God. Do I love God above all things? Is He number one in my life or do I …
For teen-agers to thoroughly examine their consciences, here are the 10 Commandments with corresponding questions helpful in preparing for the sacrament of reconciliation. 1. First …
Confession for Teens a guide for young people of secondary school age (You may take a copy home to keep if you wish) Before Confession Before you receive the sacrament, spend some …
HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION • Begin by making the sign of the Cross and saying: “Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been ___ (weeks/months/years) since my last confession and …