Jesus Forgives and Reconciles Us to Himself and to One Another

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

- The CENTRAL THEME focused on the FORGIVING LOVE of the Father.

- Helps us understand the stages in our journey back to God.

1. Selfishness of Sin

2. Beginning of conversions: Coming to one’s senses with a realization of our sinfulness

Jesus’ Many Lessons of Forgiveness and Reconciliations

- The Samaritan Woman

- The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

- The Story of Zacchaeus

- Jesus at the Home of Simon the Pharisee

- The Adulterous Woman

- The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector

- Love for Enemies

- Judging Others

- The Lost Sheep

- The Crucifixion

“Father, forgive them for they don’t know what they are doing.”-

Luke 23: 34

Different Names and Dimensions of the Sacrament

- SACRAMENT Of CONFESSION

- SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

- SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

“Jesus’ entire ministry was one of mercy and

compassion for the suffering, especially the

sinners.”

Essential Acts of Penitence