Pope Francis reassures us that ‘To celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation means to be wrapped in a warm embrace’.  He urges us ‘Don’t be afraid to go to the Sacrament of Confession where you will meet Jesus who loves you’. Pope Francis also reminds us that ‘The Lord never tires of forgiveness. It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness. Let us ask for the grace not to tire of asking for forgiveness because he never tires of forgiving’. 

Resources to help you prepare your child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (shared at the preparation meeting on 14th March 2024:

• A Structure for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
• The words children need to know
• Act of Contrition

Additional Resources to support the Sacrament of Reconciliation:

• Reconciliation for children
• Reconciliation for adults