Sin is before all else an offense against God, a rupture of communion with him. At the same time it damages communion with the Church. For this reason conversion entails both God's forgiveness and reconciliation with the Church, which are expressed and accomplished liturgically by the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. CCC1440
Refer to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) paragraphs 1422-1498 for more detailed information on this sacrament.
Refer to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) paragraphs 1422-1498 for more detailed information on this sacrament.