Introduction

In his apostolic letter Novo Millennio Ineunte (2001), Pope John Paul wrote: 'I am asking for renewed pastoral courage in ensuring that the day-to-day teaching of Christian communities persuasively and effectively presents the practice of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.'

This letter was followed by the Holy Father’s Apostolic Letter Misericordia Dei (2002) in which the Holy Father urged the Church to undertake a vigorous revitalization of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

The Liturgy Office has produced a variety of resources to assist the Church in England and Wales respond to the encouragement offered by Pope John Paul. They are all available to be downloaded from the website without charge. They may be freely reproduced, so long as they are not made available for sale and the copyright details are not altered.

The present resources are especially focussed on the season of Advent. Additional resources will be made available for Lent.

Your comments on the resources are welcomed as are any thoughts as to additional resources which may be of assistance.

Fr Allen Morris
Secretary to Liturgy Office

Resources