We must confess our sins to a __________. He represents __________.
Priest, Jesus
We place ourselves in the presence of God, recognizing Him as our Father.
Our Father, who art in heaven...
Can a person receive Holy Communion with a mortal sin on their souls?
Not
The Church teaches that human life is ____________ from conception to natural death.
Sacred
We acknowledge our sins and we ask God to forgive us in the same way that we have forgiven those who offended us.
...and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us...
Does a person have to be perfect in order to receive Holy Communion?
No
Before Communion, we ____________ from food and drink for ____________ hour(s).
Fast, one
We ask God to give us what we need, both spiritually and physically.
...give us this day our daily bread...
What is truly present under the appearance of bread and wine in the Eucharist?
Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus
We can make prayers of ______________, thanksgiving, ______________, and petition.
adoration, contrition
We pray that God's kingdom may grow and be spread throughout the Earth.
...thy kingdom come...
What are we supposed to do after receiving Communion?
Spend some time in thanksgiving
The sacraments are _______________ signs because they actually bring about what they represent.
Efficacious
We adore God and ask that His name be made holy and honored on Earth
...hallowed be thy name...
Why should we receive the Sacrament of Penance often, even if we do not have any mortal sins to confess?
It helps us avoid sin in the future and increases God's life in us.