Through this sacrament, a person is reconciled with the Church and continues to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Reconciliation is officially called the Sacrament of Penance. In the past, it was also called Confession.
The Sacrament of Penance is a celebration of God’s love and mercy. It celebrates the call to repentance after a process of conversion of heart.
This includes confessing our sins and receiving the forgiveness of God through the ministry of the priest. Through this process, a person is reconciled with the Church and continues to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ.