Promoting Participation in the Sacrament of Penance

On this page, you'll find planning resources for your diocese and parishes for promoting the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation, based on the Light Is ON For You campaign.

Bishops' Pastoral Exhortation on the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation

The Light is On is an initiative that began in collaboration between the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Arlington where all Catholic churches across the DC metropolitan area were open for quiet prayer and Confessions every Wednesday evening during Lent. Due to the success of this campaign and the generosity of the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Arlington, the resources that were developed for The Light is On have been made available to dioceses across the United States. We invite you to use these resources and tailor them for your own diocese so that Churches around the country can invite everyone to experience God's infinite mercy this Lenten season.


Liturgical Resources

  1. Homily Assist #1
  2. Homily Assist #2
  3. Homily Assist #3

  4. General Intercessions | Oración de los Fieles

  5. Bulletin & Pulpit Announcements | Anuncios Par a Usarse En El Boletín

Suggestions for Implementation

  1. Brochures
  2. Logos/Graphics for the Light Is ON For You

    The USCCB is thankful to the Archdiocese of Washington and Diocese of Arlington for making the Light Is On For You resources available for diocesan use.

    The Light Is On For You © 2012 Archdiocese of Washington and Diocese of Arlington.