Rite of Confession
What does it mean to confess all mortal sins in number and kind?
Number: how many times a sin was committed
Kind: the specific sin committed
Name 3 parts in the Rite of Confession
Answers will vary.
Act of Contrition
Priest welcomes penitentPriest absolves penitent
Penitent confesses sinsPriest assigns penance
What are the consequences of committing a mortal sin?
The person loses salvation. If he dies without turning away from this sin and asking God for forgiveness, he cannot be saved and will go to Hell by his own choosing.
Which part of the Rite of Confession is the one where God forgives the penitent's sins?
Absolution
What are the consequences of venial sin?
It hurts the person's relationship with God, but it doesn't completely destroy it.
Name 3 effects of the Sacrament of Confession
Answers will vary. Examples include:
Forgiveness of all sins
Restoring of sanctifying grace
Receiving actual grace
Reconciling with the ChurchClear conscience
Name 2 parts of the Rite of the Anointing of the Sick.
Answers will vary but could include:
Greeting
Sprinkling with Holy Water
Penitential Rite
Liturgy of the Word
Litany
Laying on of hands
Prayer over oil
Anointing
Prayer after anointing
Reception of Holy Communion
What is the form and matter of the Anointing of the Sick?
Form: Either
“Through this holy anointing may the Lord in His love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit.”
Matter: The actual anointing with oil
What is the form and matter of the Sacrament of Confession?
Form: "I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
Matter: the penitent's sins
What is the purpose of the Penitential Rite within the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
It gives those present a chance to repent of their sins and ask for God's forgiveness, especially the one who will be receiving the sacrament.
Name 3 effects of the Anointing of the Sick
Answers will vary. Examples include:
The strength to stay close to God while suffering
Uniting with the sufferings of Jesus
Forgiveness of sins if the person couldn't get to Confession also.
Spiritual strength to face the struggles of sickness
Prepares one to enter heaven
What are the three conditions required for a sin to be mortal?
1. Serious/grave matter
2. Full knowledge of how sinful the action is
3. Full consent to committing the sin
What are the three things required from the penitent for a valid Confession?
Confessing of all mortal sins, contrition, and satisfaction.
What are the 3 main aspects of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
1. The priest laying his hands on the sick person.
2. The actual anointing with oil
3. The words that the priest prays when anointing the sick person.