Faith Education

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an important Sacrament in the Catholic Tradition.

At Trinity we see this reconciliation as really good learning for all students regardless of faith and beliefs. The reconciliation Learning Program is focused on: 

• Human beings are all unique.
• Each person has dignity, rights and responsibilities.
• Each person is free to make choices, and that all choices have consequences.
• We are invited to develop relationships based on respect and valuing individual differences.
• Forgiving and being forgiven brings peace to self and others.
• Healing involves reflecting on what has happened, saying sorry and giving someone a second chance.
• Scripture stories about forgiveness help us think and pray about forgiveness in our own lives.
• Forgiveness and healing are celebrated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
• Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation Christians rebuild their relationship with God and others.

Reflection Questions 

1. Do you talk about forgiveness at the dinner table?
2. Do you show how you reflect on what has happened during the day? 
3. Do your children have the opportunity to listen to you as a parent or guardian as you suggest problem solving techniques?
4. Do you treat each day as a new opportunity to practice these new techniques? 

Kinds Regards, 

Ru Lameijn (rlameijn@tcs.catholic.edu.au)

Deputy Principal - Religious Education Leader