How to Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation Today
by Ji Yun Lee
1. 1. The Gathering
1.1. "We come together"
1.2. Enter the reconciliation chapel and greet the priest
1.3. Remaining anonymous behind the screen
1.4. Move into prayer
1.5. Whole church is present through the priest
2. 2. Story telling (The Liturgy of the Word)
2.1. "We tell our stories"
2.2. Scripture reading
2.2.1. For reflection and the voice of Christ
2.2.2. To understand how God loves us and seek holiness
2.2.3. Sin as a notion of falling short of God's love
2.2.4. Confession
3. 3. Reconciling/Meal Sharing (the Eucharistic Prayer, Communion Rite)
3.1. "We move to the table and eat"
3.2. Prayer of repentance
3.3. The words of absolution through the pascal victory of Christ
4. 4. Commissioning (The Dismissal, Announcements)
4.1. "We take our leave and go our separate ways"
4.2. Freedom from sins
5. Key Issues
5.1. Less people at the confessional on Saturdays
5.2. Changing meaning
5.2.1. Then
5.2.1.1. Preparation for holy Communion
5.2.2. Now
5.2.2.1. the Eucharist as the sacrament of forgiveness
5.2.2.2. Reconciliation as a sign of God's love and forgiveness
5.2.2.3. Forgiveness at meal times
6. Purpose of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
6.1. To ask for forgiveness and celebrate the return to God's table
6.1.1. Communal
6.1.2. Individual
6.2. Interpersonal forgiveness
6.2.1. Interpersonal forgiveness and divine forgiveness