Catholics confess their sins to this person during the sacrament of Reconciliation
a priest
The total number of sacraments in The Catholic Church
seven
Catholics are required to attend Mass on these days
Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
This gift helps us make good decisions and choose right from wrong
Wisdom
Feeding the hungry
This means having true sorrow for your sins because they offend God
contrition
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist belong to this group of sacraments
Catholics should confess serious sins at least this many times a year
Once
This gift helps us understand the teachings of the Church and the faith more deeply
Understanding
Comforting the sorrowful
Spiritual
The Act of Contrition
The Sacrament is also called Confession or Reconciliation
Penance
Catholics must receive Holy Communion at least during this season
Easter
This gift gives us courage to do what is right even when it is difficult
Fortitude
Visiting the sick and imprisoned
Corporal
This is the action or prayer the priest gives you after confession
penance
The Eucharist
Catholics are required to observe fasting and abstinence during this season
Lent
This gift helps us know amnd love God better
Knowledge
Admonishing the sinner
This is the first step to making a good confession, where you think about your sins
examining your conscience
Matrimony and Holy Orders belong to this group of sacraments
Sacraments of Service
One precept teaches that Catholics to help provide for the needs of this institution
The Church
This gift helps us respect and honor God above all things
Fear of the Lord
Forgiving people who hurt you is an example of this spiritual work of mercy
Forgiving offenses willingly