Sacrament Of Reconciliation Flashcards
(18 cards)
Venial sin
Not grave, not committed with full knowledge and not entirely deliberate
Mortal sin
Grave sin committed deliberately with full knowledge
Contrition
A genuine sense of being sorry for sins committed
Confession
Acknowledging and stating sins committed
Absolution
The removal of the guilt that results from sin, the final part of the sacrament of reconciliation
Penance
An act, such as prayer, required of a person who has received gods forgiveness
Examination of conscience
Examining whether our behaviour is right or wrong
Meanings and effects of preparation
Reading scripture and silent prayer
Meaning and effects of the sign of the cross and blessing
Focuses on the love of God
Meanings and effects of confession
A person examines their conscience with respect to the commandments and beatitudes. Take responsibility for actions
Meanings and effects of penance
Conversation, deeper explore the issues. Give penance, such as a prayer
Meanings and effects of contrition
Sorry for own sins and try not to sin again, should be a desire for gods love
Meanings and effects of absolution
Priest gives the prayer of absolution. Removal of guilt
Jesus reconciled human beings to God through his death and resurrection (poa)
God sends his son to die on the cross
Jesus sent his spirit for the forgiveness of sins (poa)
The Holy Spirit aids forgiveness
Priests and bishops have authority to pronounce gods forgiveness (poa)
The ministry of the church can forgive
Why is the sacrament of reconciliation important for Catholics?
The sacrament of reconciliation is important as you get forgiven for your sins. You confess and with your absolution and penance you get a clean slate to start over from.
Original sin
Goes back to Adam and Eve, we are all born with sin, it’s whether we choose to do it or not
