The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of Catholicism's most unique and beautiful aspects. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession so sinners can obtain forgiveness for their sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The sacrament “washes us clean” and renews us in Christ.
“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so, I send you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive 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).