Restoring us to God's grace Brings us a spiritual resurrection Restores our dignity as a child of God followed by peace and serenity Reconciles us with the Church Heals the person who was the offender Has an effect on the life of the Church Experience conversion from sin peace heals sin cleanse "the spoken words of the penitent saying contritionconfession and satisfaction" Penitent "I absolve you your sins in name Father Son Holy Spirit"