Waters of Baptism, Tears of Penitence (Parts 1, 2, 3)

Every time I do formation on sacramental preparation for the celebration of first reconciliation, I always point out that the foundation for building catechesis begins with the revised Rite of Penance (RIP). I am always amazed at the number of catechists who are surprised at the changes in the rite. “Do you mean that we don’t begin with ‘Bless me, Father, for I have sinned?’When did that start?” “I never had a reading from Scripture.” “When did they change the Act of Contrition?” “Why didn’t anybody tell us?”

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