PENANCE
“In the Sacrament of Penance the faithful obtain from God’s mercy pardon for having offended him and at the same time reconciliation with the Church, which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, example, and prayer seeks their conversion.” (Rite of Penance, #4)
Parish leaders will find resources below for encouraging the faithful to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance.
Resources for encouraging the sacrament of penance
God’s Gift of Forgiveness: a pastoral exhortation of the U.S. Bishops, a one page color print-friendly insert for bulletins/newsletters and “How to Go to Confession”: a print-friendly guide to celebrating the sacrament.
Article: “Why Should I Confess My Sins to a Priest?”
Examinations of Conscience: biblical, for youth, adults, based on Ten Commandments, and more
Sample Intentions for the Universal Prayer
Resources to support the new translation of the Order of Penance (2023), including:
- Cards for the confessional
- Bulletin inserts
- Guides for the confessor on restrictions on censure and other pastoral and canonical considerations
Bishop Robert Barron on the Sacrament of Penance
Contact THE ODWS
