Faith & Life Grade 7 · Chapter 26 · The Sacrament of Penance
Easter Night: The Gift of Forgiveness
On the very evening of His Resurrection, Jesus came to the Apostles hiding behind locked doors. The first gift He gave them was His peace, and with it the power to forgive sins in His name (CCC 1441-1442, 1461).
Explore the idea
Read John 20:19-23 aloud together first. Then discuss each question before revealing the answer.
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Discuss the connection
Jesus’ first word to the frightened Apostles was “Peace.” How might that change the way you feel about going to Confession?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 7, Chapter 26 (“The Sacrament of Penance”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.