Spowiedź osób z zaburzeniem psychicznym

Abstract

The presence of a significant number of people with mental disorders among the faithful of the Catholic Church requires in-depth pastoral reflection on how to approach their needs. They form a specific group in society, as they are endowed with special sensitivity and above-average needs of spiritual care. The Church strives to support such people by constantly calling for care and sensitivity to their presence in various environments. This article attempts to conceptualize the specificity of mental disorders in the context of the sacrament of penance and reconciliation. Moreover, a set of operating principles has been suggested that will enable people affected by mentioned above disorders to experience the sacrament properly.