Reconciliation
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The priest makes a cross over the person’s head as he recites the final words of the Prayer of Absolution. This represents the sin being removed.
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Reconciliation
Background
Origins
What the Pope says
Ceremony
Stages of the ceremony
Official minister for the ceremony
Participants in the ceremony
Story
Relating to today's world
Symbols
Keys
Stole
Raised hand
Cross
Priest
Rituals
Greeting
Confession
Penance
Absolution
Glossary
Helpful Websites
References