Reconciliation

Videos for Adult Faith Formation on the sacrament:

Interesting 7-minute video that explores the process of forgiveness. It might work as an opener for a youth or adult discussion on Reconciliation.

What does the average Catholic know about SIN?
4 minutes with Fr. Jack Collins, CSP

This 1.5 minute meditation on forgiveness may help begin a discussion of an adult or teen small group.

This 5-minute film packs a powerful message about regret and forgiveness...for ADULTS.

Explains the Sacrament of Reconciliation in 6 minutes that would be time well spent in a parent meeting!
Thanks Fr. Ray Thomas!!

This isn't a video but take the two minutes it will require to read this brief article. CLICK HERE to get a boost for yourself with "The Student Teaches the Catechist About Reconciliation," from Catechist Journey.

Videos for children's formation in the sacrament:

Dramatized in 15 minutes, here's The Story of Zacchaeus from Luke's Gospel:

This fun 3 minutes is an adaptation of the story of Zacchaeus would be great for younger children or middle school youth.

The Story of Zacchaeus in Lego

Beautiful, wordless, 2 minute adaptation of the story of The Lost Sheep:

Helpful resources available in the Diocesan Library:

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Teach It : Penance and Reconciliation
by Joseph D. White & Ana Arista White.
This is an oldie (2004) but goodie.. an active-learning approach with ideas for helping children (grades 1-4) and parents learn about Christ in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Combination of child development, education, and theology.

Catholic Update Guide to Confession,
Mary Carol Kendzia, ed.
What is confession? Why do we need to go? What do we need to do when we get there? This short and helpful guide will be useful for people new to the Church or those becoming re-acquainted with the process of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

A Fresh Look at Confession ...Why It Really Is Good for the Soul
by David M. Knight
Father Knight reveals that after 40 years as a priest, he learned that priests don't hear sins in confession, but rather people's ideals, their hearts rather than their lapses. He explores confession as a sacrament of self-identity, community, and as an encounter with God. Along the way, he explains concepts and doctrines such as mortal sin, absolution, purgatory, and the need to confess sins to a priest.

Reconciliation
by Robert Morneau
from the Catholic Spirituality for Adults Series from Orbis Books and RCL Benziger, Bishop Morneau sheds new light on a sacrament that can bring us face to face with the merciful Christ.