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Sacrament of Reconciliation
*History and Meaning by Clemente, Genevieve *Biblical Foundation by Junio, Shiela *Matter &Form by Jingco, Cristina & Villanueva, Danica *Ministry by Mallari, Kelvin *Sacraments & Rites by Fausto, Ann Clarizz

History
Penance is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ in which forgiveness of sins committed after baptism. Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained" (John 20:23).

History
In the first century, those who committed grave sins such as idolatry, murder or adultery During the seventh century, following the Eastern monastic tradition, Irish missionaries Through this practice, the forgiveness of grave and venial sins has been combined into one sacramental celebration. (C.C.C. # 1447)

History
In olden days this sacrament was used only for the forgiveness of mortal sins. The sinners were led barefoot into the midst of the congregation and prostrated themselves on the ground. On the day of reconciliation [usually on Holy Thursday], the ceremony was even more solemn. Today the Sacrament of Reconciliation is expressed quite differently, but the elements have remained the same

History
Forty/fifty years ago, going to Confession (or receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation) was more popular frightening but popular. *During the persecution of the Roman Emperor Decius (249251) Formally, the Fourth Lateran Council (1215) enjoined this method of confession and made it mandatory for Catholics to do at least once a year.

History
Although this Sacrament of Confession has undergone changes over the centuries, the two main elements remains.

MEANING
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a common name used for the Sacrament of Confession . Whereas "Confession" stresses the action of the believer in the sacrament, "Reconciliation" stresses the action of God, who uses the sacrament to reconcile us to Himself by restoring sanctifying grace in our souls.

Meaning
Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation we receive God's pardon for our failure to abide by his will by not intending to love God and our neighbor (Matthew 22:3739) by what we do and not do.

Meaning
It is called a "sacrament" not simply a function or ceremony, because it is an outward sign instituted by Christ to impart grace to the soul.

Meaning
the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation(commonly called Confession, Reconciliation or Pena nce) is the method by which individual men and women may be freed from sins committed after receiving the Sacrament of Baptism.

Meaning
The sacrament involves three steps: the penitent's contrition or sorrow for his sins, the actual confession to a priest and absolution, and then penance or restitution for your sins. Confession gives one a wonderful sense of freedom and peace from the burden of sin. Sorrow, affliction, and a desire for conversion follow the remorse of sin in those with a contrite heart.
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Biblical foundation
Biblical basis John 20:23 if you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven then; if you retain the sins of any, they re retained Matt 16:19;18:18 more sayings on Binding & Loosing James 5:16 Confess your sins to one another

Administering
Bishops and priest are those who can only administer it. Central words: I forgive you of all of your sins, in the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (The words of Absolution)

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Matter & Form This sacrament's form is the words of absolution and the matter is the confession of the penitent and his/her penance which is the satisfaction made for the sins.

Matter and Form

I forgive you of all of your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit

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Matter and Form The penitent confesses his sins, expresses contrition, and proposes amendment; the confessor suggest a penance and speaks the words of absolution.

Ministry
Minister of the sacrament of Reconciliation For the confession to be acceptable according to Catholic teaching, the penitent, person seeking forgiveness, must tell his or her sins directly to an ordained Catholic priest or bishop. The priest or bishop will then recite the prayers of absolution to forgive the penitent's sins. The penitent may confess his sin face to face with the priest, or anonymously through a screen known as a "penitential grill".

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Sacramentals
Sacramentals are holy things or actions of which the Church makes use to obtain for us from God, through her intercession, spiritual and temporal favors. Sign of the cross- chief sacramental used in the Church Prayer of Contrition Penance, also known as confession and reconciliation, is one of the sacraments of healing in the Church. The sacrament encompasses four parts: contrition, confession, satisfaction or penance, and absolution.

Sacramentals
Contrition means that we are sorry for our sins, and we intend to try to do better. Confession is the act of stating our sins to a priest. This is always required with mortal or serious sins, but is also a good and pious practice with venial or less serious sins. Satisfaction or penance consists of prayers or particular actions the priest assigns to us to show our sorrow, and to make some amends for our actions. And finally absolution - the words Jesus Christ speaks to us, through the priest - freeing us from our sins. Jesus set up this sacrament as a way to heal sin and human weakness. He told the apostles: "Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained" (John 20:21-22).
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Sacraments and Rites

Sign of the cross with the priest. Penitent says, Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It has been [how long], since my last confession. Confession of sins to the priest. Priest gives advice, the penance, and the blessing of absolution. Recite aloud the Act of Contrition Priest will conclude with the words: Your sins are truly forgiven, Go in Peace . Penitent respond: Thanks be to God. Performance of the penance.

Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.

GODBLESS!