Reconciliation is a sacrament of Healing. The action of Reconciliation is confessing sins with true sorrow and receiving absolution and a penance.
Bible References
Mark 2. 1-12 Jesus Heals A Paralytic John 2. 1-11 The Wedding At Cana
The stole is the primary symbol of the ordained priesthood, and it is the priest in personal Christi.
The symbol originates with Jesus’ words to Peter, “I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven
During the Rite of Reconciliation, after the penitent makes the Act of Contrition, the priests offers the Prayer of Absolution, the blessing that removes the person’s sins.
holding hands represents forgiveness after confessing sins an being forgiven.
Saying sorry is important to reconciliation because it is a part of confessing your sins.