The Sacrament Of Reconciliation Flashcards
What is the main message of doing this
As it involves god forgiving our sins and welcoming us back to him like the father did to his son in the parable.
What happens during the confession of sins and what is said
You say your sins out loud to face your wrongdoings. The priest listens whilst you say ‘Bless me father for I have sinned. It has been one month since my last confession. My sins are …’
What happens during the penance
It is an act that tries to reapir the damage done by the sin usually give by the priest in a form of prayer or charity.
What happens during the contrition and what is said
Contrition means being truly sorry in your heart for your sins by saying ‘O my god, I am very sorry that I have sinned against you and by your grace I will not sin again.’
What happens during the absolution and what is said
This is when you are completely forgiven from your sins and are freed from them when the priest says ‘I absolve you from your sins in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit’
