*The Priest then pronounces this absolution*

Our Lord Jesus Christ, who has left power to his Church to 
absolve all sinners who truly repent and believe in him, of 
his great mercy forgive you all your offenses; and by his 
authority committed to me, I absolve you from all your sins: 
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy 
Spirit.  Amen.

*or this*

Our Lord Jesus Christ, who offered himself to be sacrificed 
for us to the Father, and who conferred power on his Church 
to forgive sins, absolve you through my ministry by the grace 
of the Holy Spirit, and restore you in the perfect peace of 
the Church.  Amen.


*The Priest adds*

The Lord has put away all your sins.

*Penitent*  Thanks be to God.

*The Priest concludes*

Go (or abide) in peace, and pray for me, a sinner.


*Declaration of Forgiveness
to be used by a Deacon or Lay Person*

Our Lord Jesus Christ, who offered himself to be sacrificed 
for us to the Father, forgives your sins by the grace of the 
Holy Spirit. Amen.