The Sacrament of Reconciliation is about an encounter with God's mercy and forgiveness. It's not something to be scared of... no matter how long it's been or how big your sins. lifeteen.com/my...
It is so simple and so difficult at the same time for us people of God. It is a great sacrament and very scriptural. So many other christian denominations miss out on this empowering sacrament.
Very well done. I think it captures the reluctance of any sincere person. Not easy to go to confession but it is great to examine ones conscience and it keeps me anyway in check. I have through regular confession that I become aware of things that are not so good and I bring them before the Lord also. Things I would not have considered before I am more conscious of now. Great short film.
Thank you Lifeteen! This is one of the best, most powerful, inspiring videos that I have ever seen! It really helps me grow in my faith! Question: who's the priest in the video, he looks really familiar?
there is something called the seal of confession no priest can tell anyone anything so u guys don't need to worry it's not bad it's the best decision of ur life make sure to god yes never no
Productions nothing in the bible supports confessing your sins to a priest you go straight to God through our Lord Jesus Christ and with the power of the holy spirit you are brought to the Lord..this is a man made tradition and it isn't right at all..I feel really bad that Catholics are being deceived by this false doctrine and Mary worship
@@kaitd8639 "'As the Father had sent me, even so I send you.' And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, 'Recieve the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained'" (John 20:21-23) :)
@@kaitd8639 This is something that my dad brought up as well (he isn't Catholic). Even though you say there is nothing supporting confessing sins to a priest (although I believe there is) where does the Bible say that confessing sins to someone is wrong? Also, I know many people believe that Catholics worship Mary, but I can assure you that is not true.
If you're on the fence about going to confession, let me promise you two things: 1. It's worth it. 2. The priest will help you. It might feel unfamiliar or intimidating, but he's there for you (just as Christ is). By the time I turned 30, I had only gone to confession a few times in my life. I'd wondered why I should even go; I went to Mass, been involved in my parish, prayed each night and before each meal, and sometimes read Scripture, so why go to confession on top of all of that? Well, a few years ago I made it a point to take part in this sacrament at least once a year during Lent. I'm glad I've done that almost every year since.
His Act of Contrition? It's something like this: My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.
I made my First Confession in 1956 and I still say the Act of Contrition I learned at age 8. Oh, my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee because of thy just punishment, but most of all because I offend Thee, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly intend with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen It's the only one I have memorized and I teach it to my kids in CCD.
As a Christian, I believe that all you have to do is ask God for forgiveness.. Why do Catholics go to confession? Man cannot forgive sin, but God can.. we don't need confession to be forgiven by God.. what do ya'll think about this?
when Jesus told his disciples who ever sins you forgive are forgiven and whomever sins you retain are retain. It's in the bible John 20:23 seems pretty straight forward to me. He gave power of forgiveness through him to his disciples as instruments of his mercy
I love Confession... God sure knew what He was doing when He gave us this gift! :D
I have watched it over 20 times. It’s so helpful. Wish our Catechists show this to our students.
I'm a catechist and I've been using this video in my lessons for the last 5 years. 😊
It is so simple and so difficult at the same time for us people of God. It is a great sacrament and very scriptural. So many other christian denominations miss out on this empowering sacrament.
There's the best video that I've ever seen about confession. Thanks! It clarified my mind and my heart.
I love Jesus Christ. I fall short of his mercy everyday, and yet, his mercy stands to be greater than I. Praise the Lord.
The church is St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Central & Camelback in Phoenix AZ. I was baptized there in 1969.
You got a good memory. I cant even remember my confirmation
"This seat is uncomfortable" Literally laughed out out. Xd
"What if the priest remembers me" lol that is what I say every time
+Teresa Emm Well I know right XD but yeah when we gotta confess and set things right with God, then we gotta do it :) Peace be with you :)
Who's catholic here
That's the same thing I ask!
@@richardtreto8146 I am
@@richardtreto8146 me
Very well done. I think it captures the reluctance of any sincere person. Not easy to go to confession but it is great to examine ones conscience and it keeps me anyway in check. I have through regular confession that I become aware of things that are not so good and I bring them before the Lord also. Things I would not have considered before I am more conscious of now. Great short film.
Confession is soooo powerful
Thank you Lifeteen! This is one of the best, most powerful, inspiring videos that I have ever seen! It really helps me grow in my faith! Question: who's the priest in the video, he looks really familiar?
You're welcome Clif! I'm glad you liked it as much as I did! :)
Fr. John Parks, he's very involved in Lifeteen productions/events
there is something called the seal of confession no priest can tell anyone anything so u guys don't need to worry it's not bad it's the best decision of ur life make sure to god yes never no
he was right only jesus christ can forgive sins a priest cannot forgive sins
god uses the priest as his instruments to the faithful.
Productions nothing in the bible supports confessing your sins to a priest you go straight to God through our Lord Jesus Christ and with the power of the holy spirit you are brought to the Lord..this is a man made tradition and it isn't right at all..I feel really bad that Catholics are being deceived by this false doctrine and Mary worship
@@kaitd8639 "'As the Father had sent me, even so I send you.' And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, 'Recieve the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained'" (John 20:21-23) :)
@@kaitd8639 This is something that my dad brought up as well (he isn't Catholic). Even though you say there is nothing supporting confessing sins to a priest (although I believe there is) where does the Bible say that confessing sins to someone is wrong?
Also, I know many people believe that Catholics worship Mary, but I can assure you that is not true.
This was really good. I've never seen a video like this before. I feel peace now. :)
Beautiful video guys :) Hopefully this helps many young people prepare for confession!
This was me before I went to my first confession when I was seven.
Who's catholic here
Me🖐🏾 I really want to go for confession but I'm scared
Me
@@richardoluchi4166 ahh don't worry
I am!
Me
I feel SOoo much peace watching this video. 😊
This was really beautiful, thank you.
If you're on the fence about going to confession, let me promise you two things:
1. It's worth it.
2. The priest will help you. It might feel unfamiliar or intimidating, but he's there for you (just as Christ is).
By the time I turned 30, I had only gone to confession a few times in my life. I'd wondered why I should even go; I went to Mass, been involved in my parish, prayed each night and before each meal, and sometimes read Scripture, so why go to confession on top of all of that? Well, a few years ago I made it a point to take part in this sacrament at least once a year during Lent. I'm glad I've done that almost every year since.
Please! Name of instrumental of video. Please.
Thank you for this God bless!
that was really cool!
they can feel uncomfortable but god mercy is always greater then our sins no matter what we done as we confess
Could I please have the text of the prayer card read by the penitent at the end of the confession. Thank you.
His Act of Contrition? It's something like this:
My God,
I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
In his name, my God, have mercy.
I made my First Confession in 1956 and I still say the Act of Contrition I learned at age 8.
Oh, my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee because of thy just punishment, but most of all because I offend Thee, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly intend with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen
It's the only one I have memorized and I teach it to my kids in CCD.
por favor hay una dirección en español?
What parish was this filmed at? It reminds me of St. Francis Xavier in Phoenix.
It IS St. Francis Xavier in Phoenix!
Hola soy de Argentina, me gustó el video para usarlo en un grupo juvenil, hay alguna traducción al español?
Very good movie for teens. Thank you.
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This is great help, can you please does n spanish?
Fr john parks is there
jesus is our savior
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As a Christian, I believe that all you have to do is ask God for forgiveness.. Why do Catholics go to confession? Man cannot forgive sin, but God can.. we don't need confession to be forgiven by God.. what do ya'll think about this?
Watch the video, they literally explain it.
when Jesus told his disciples who ever sins you forgive are forgiven and whomever sins you retain are retain. It's in the bible John 20:23 seems pretty straight forward to me. He gave power of forgiveness through him to his disciples as instruments of his mercy
+Orca Revelation The priest also mentioned clearly that he is only an instrument of God too.
Curti e me inscrevi mas preciso localizar esse vídeo também legendado em português, pode ser? Vi no Facebook mas perdi a chance de compartilha-lo.
Orca Revelation a priest or pastor can forgive soon in God's place but it's God forgiving not man
Confess berfore Jesus not a priest the priest cabt foegive sin only God can.
Watch the video! They literally explain it