The Sacrament of Reconciliation
A Helping Hand in Finding Grace

Whether going to Confession for the first time, a frequent penitent, or a prodigal son, you can find the tools you need to make a good confession every time.

If you know a child making his or her First Confession we have a number of guidebooks for children, that are easy to read and appropriate for a child's examination of conscience. If you'd like to commemorate your child's First Reconciliation we offer custom holy cards, Reconciliation Certificates, and the illustrated book Today I Made My First Reconciliation, a customer favorite!

For teens and adults who have been to Confession many times we have resources to enhance your understanding of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and make its reception even more fruitful. For a quick examination of conscience we have offer a Guidebook for Confession by John Paul II or the more robust How to Make a Good Confession. If you'd like to share the value of confession with your parish you will find our Confession pamphlet useful.

If it's been a while since making a good Confession we suggest reading Confession: A Little Book for the Reluctant. Not only will you read about the importance of forgiveness through the Sacrament, you will get answers to the tough issues may be holding you back.

With these Reconciliation gifts, guides, and booklets, you will always have the Helping Hand you need to receive God's grace and forgiveness.

Rev. Christopher J. Walsh Foreward by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. As The Untapped Power of the Sacrament of Penance makes clear, priests cherish the sacrament of reconciliation as a powerful movement of God's healing love.  Walsh addresses readers who have abandoned the confessional out of fear or apathy or conviction that they don't have any "real" sins to confess, and penitents who …

Sister M. Juliana Francis McGrade (Orig. 1953) A most durable treasure for pre-school and those children up through the second grade level. Ninety-six pages, 96 beautiful illustrations and 48 of those in full color! Your children (students and grandchildren) will memorize the meaning of the beautiful pictures and will beg you to read this to them again and again. This most special book …

This pocket guide is meant to serve as an aid to such a varied group as those who: Confess regularly Are becoming Catholic Are making their First Confession Have been away from this sacrament for some time Are waiting for a "sign" that God can forgive whatever horrible sin has been committed You will find: Answers to basic questions about Confession Help in preparing to make a good Confession …

Go in Peace Fr. Mitch Pacwa and Sean Brown Confession, Penance, Reconciliation. The ancient Sacrament of Penance is called many names but has one purpose—the forgiveness of sins. Many Catholics and other Christians are at best uncertain as to the need for confession, and many are anxious at the idea of sharing their sins with a priest. In this much-needed book, Fr. Mitch Pacwa and Sean Brown …

“With God, every moment is the moment of beginning again.” After sin, can love be rekindled, innocence renewed, joy restored? There is a great miracle in God, a great gift of God— what is lost can be restored! Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the writings of Catherine Doherty, Beginning Again will show you the healing joy and spiritual restoration that awaits in the Sacrament of …

  by Fr. Alfred Wilson, C.P. Fr. Alfred Wilson was one of the foremost confessors and writers of the mid-20th century. The importance of Confession - why Catholics do not just confess “directly to God” The practical value of confession The difference between “regular” and “general” confessions How to examine your conscience better Danger: scrupulosity. …