It doesn’t take long to realize teenage drama is a huge part of youth ministry.  Teens are hurting and that hurt can be caused by sins that they’ve been holding onto for way to long.  As youth ministers we need to help them find that release.  The question is, “How are you doing that?”

As a Catholic youth minister we promote the Sacrament of Reconciliation (the practice of private confession of sins to a priest and the receiving of absolution).  While that might not apply to every denomination giving your students an experience where they can learn to and even release their sins is important.  So, how does it work?

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