There are a number of scholarly
literatures available in understanding and teaching the Sacrament of Penance.
Below is some example of useful literature which illustrates the importance of
the Sacrament in deepening the lives of Christians and their relationship with
God.
Boon, E.J. The Sacrament of Penance. In The Catholic Encyclopedia Volume VIII. (1910). New York: Robert Appleton Company
This journal article provides substantial insight and context to the Sacrament of Penance in relation to its significance in the Catholic Church and the lives of Christians. It gives background knowledge to the teachings of the Church and addresses how penance restores the relationship between God and Christians. This is a useful resource to teachers as they are obtain to gain a more in-depth anaylsis of the Sacrament in order to teach is adequately. Despite the article having a religious purpose, teachers can gain the essence to the sacrament in order to adapt its importance to Christians and the teaching of the church to everyday living.
Fosarelli, P. (2012). Celebrating your child’s First Reconciliation. Twenty-Third Publications.
This book briefly examines the Sacrament of Reconciliation /Penance and the importance it has on Christians. It entails detailed explanation of the Sacrament and its history as well as providing useful resources and advice to teachers, parents and children.
Gallen, J. (1972). General Sacramental Absolution, Pastoral Remarks on pastoral norms. In Theorlogical Studies. (1973). Pages 144-121
This scholarly journal outlines the Christian teachers, importance and history of the Sacrament of Penance. It is a valuable resource as it enhances the knowledge and understanding of readers (or of teachers) in making relevant links to the positioning of the Sacrament in relation to the Christian faith and other sacraments. It shows the relationship the Sacrament of Penance has with the other six sacraments and its purpose in enriching the lives of Christians and restoring their relationship with God.
Lawrence, M.E. (2006). Understanding the Sacraments Today. Liturgical Press
This informative book provides insight to the historical, theological and contemporary context of each sacrament. In interconnecting each of these contextual backgrounds, this book is useful in providing a deeper reflection and insight to the Sacrament of Penance and the way in which it builds upon Christian faith. It emphasizes the encounter Christians have with God and the importance this sacrament plays in preparing Christians to experiences such encounter and fullness in their lives through the relationship with God. It allows teachers to develop a more in-depth understanding of the purpose of Penance and allows the relationship between practical life and biblical references to become more evident.
Williams, W. (2003). Moral Theology of the Sacrament of Penance. Kessinger Publishing
This useful book allows readers (and teachers) to develop a greater understanding to the concept of sin and the theology of the Sacrament of Penance. Fragments of the book can be adapted to the lives of Christians today and can be a source of references for teachers to adapt classroom learning in order to make it relevant and meaningful.
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Boon, E.J. The Sacrament of Penance. In The Catholic Encyclopedia Volume VIII. (1910). New York: Robert Appleton Company
This journal article provides substantial insight and context to the Sacrament of Penance in relation to its significance in the Catholic Church and the lives of Christians. It gives background knowledge to the teachings of the Church and addresses how penance restores the relationship between God and Christians. This is a useful resource to teachers as they are obtain to gain a more in-depth anaylsis of the Sacrament in order to teach is adequately. Despite the article having a religious purpose, teachers can gain the essence to the sacrament in order to adapt its importance to Christians and the teaching of the church to everyday living.
Fosarelli, P. (2012). Celebrating your child’s First Reconciliation. Twenty-Third Publications.
This book briefly examines the Sacrament of Reconciliation /Penance and the importance it has on Christians. It entails detailed explanation of the Sacrament and its history as well as providing useful resources and advice to teachers, parents and children.
Gallen, J. (1972). General Sacramental Absolution, Pastoral Remarks on pastoral norms. In Theorlogical Studies. (1973). Pages 144-121
This scholarly journal outlines the Christian teachers, importance and history of the Sacrament of Penance. It is a valuable resource as it enhances the knowledge and understanding of readers (or of teachers) in making relevant links to the positioning of the Sacrament in relation to the Christian faith and other sacraments. It shows the relationship the Sacrament of Penance has with the other six sacraments and its purpose in enriching the lives of Christians and restoring their relationship with God.
Lawrence, M.E. (2006). Understanding the Sacraments Today. Liturgical Press
This informative book provides insight to the historical, theological and contemporary context of each sacrament. In interconnecting each of these contextual backgrounds, this book is useful in providing a deeper reflection and insight to the Sacrament of Penance and the way in which it builds upon Christian faith. It emphasizes the encounter Christians have with God and the importance this sacrament plays in preparing Christians to experiences such encounter and fullness in their lives through the relationship with God. It allows teachers to develop a more in-depth understanding of the purpose of Penance and allows the relationship between practical life and biblical references to become more evident.
Williams, W. (2003). Moral Theology of the Sacrament of Penance. Kessinger Publishing
This useful book allows readers (and teachers) to develop a greater understanding to the concept of sin and the theology of the Sacrament of Penance. Fragments of the book can be adapted to the lives of Christians today and can be a source of references for teachers to adapt classroom learning in order to make it relevant and meaningful.
Click here for other sources of literature on the Sacrament of Penance