serious-mortal) because a child of 7 is not often capable of committing a grave sin because of insufficient understanding of intentionality, but the formative and pastoral aims which seek to: The aim of reconciliation for children is not only the state of sin in which they may be (i.e.
They are like a young plant, growing strong roots and reaching up through the soil to God we don’t want to crush them. We must be very careful with the moral and spiritual development of our children. Only with true sorrow for our sins can we experience the immense joy of God’s mercy and love in his forgiveness. In addition, they need to take responsibility for their actions and have sorrow for them. They MUST be able to understand that their action or inaction, in choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, not only hurts other people but it also damages their relationship with God. Young children understand right and wrong at an early age but they may not understand what sin is. By receiving more frequently through this sacrament the gift of the Father’s mercy, we are spurred to be merciful as he is merciful.” ( CCC #1458) “The regular confession of our venial sins helps us form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed by Christ and progress in the life of the Spirit. Serious sins are to be confessed in individual, sacramental confession once a year, the faithful are also encouraged to confess less serious sins. Anyone who is conscious of being in serious sin is not to receive Eucharist without prior sacramental reconciliation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us: “Those who approach the sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labor for their conversion.” ( CCC #1422) In order that this sacrament of healing may truly achieve its purpose among the faithful, it must take root in their entire life and move them to more fervent service of God and neighbor. 1:9) Yet, he continues in verse nine, “If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.” The apostle John tells us, “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 Jn. It is the movement of a contrite heart, drawn and moved by grace to respond to the merciful love of God who loved us first. This endeavor of conversion is not just a human work. It remains in the baptized such that with the help of the grace of Christ this struggle of conversion is directed toward holiness and eternal life to which the Lord never ceases to call us. 6:11) This new life in Christ has not abolished the frailty and weakness of human nature nor the inclination to sin, called concupiscence. Paul tells us: “You have had yourselves washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.” (1 Cor. So all through the centuries, right up to now, the priest forgives sins through the power of God, when we go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The apostles passed this authority onto the bishops, who in turn passed the authority to the priests. (John 20:21-23) Jesus had been sent by the Father, and was now sending the apostles. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, the sins you shall retain are retained. Jesus again said, “Peace be with you.” Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. The Sacrament of Reconciliation was instituted by the Risen Christ when he appeared to his disciples after showing them his wounds he said, “Peace be with you.” They were so happy to see Him that He had Risen.
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