Training Seminar "CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION" - Rome, Palazzo della Cancelleria, October 23–24, 2026

INFORMATION

The seminar is intended to be a formation opportunity for all the faithful who wish to approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation with greater awareness and renewed enthusiasm.

Following on from the 2025 edition, which focused particularly on the examination of conscience, this year's theme is: "Contritio cordis: Biblical, Theologial, and Spiritual Foundations".

Participation is free and can take place in person or remotely via YouTube. Simultaneous translation of the presentations into English and Spanish will be available on YouTube.

To participate, wheter in person or remotely, please register using the designated REGISTRATION FORM.

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PROGRAM

Friday, October 23

4.00 p.m. - The Biblical Foundations of Contritio Cordis: Psalm 50
His Eminence Cardinal Angelo De Donatis - Major Penitentiary

4.45 p.m. - Break

5.00 p.m. - Guilt, Regret, Repetance, Contrition: An Initial Clarification
Prof. Lodovica Maria Zanet - Università Pontificia Salesiana (Rome)

5.45 p.m. - Discussion

6.00 p.m. - Conclusion

Saturday, October 24

9.15 a.m. - The Steps of True Repetance: A Perspective from East and West
Fr. Giuseppe Forlai - Pontificio Seminario Romano Maggiore (Rome)

10.00 a.m. - Reparation: Building on the Ruins. The Sacramental and Pastoral Dimensions of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Fr. Jaime Emilio González Magaña, SJ - Theologian of the Apostolic Penitentiary

10.45 a.m. - Break

11.00 a.m. - Testimonies

11.30 a.m. - Discussion

12.00 p.m. - Conclusions
His Excellency Monsignor Krzysztof J. Nykiel - Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary