Mortal and Venial Sin
What is a mortal sin?
a sin that is a grave offense against the law of God
What are the two types of Contrition?
Imperfect and Perfect Contrition
What type of sacrament is the sacrament of Penance
Penance is a sacrament of healing and a sacrament of the dead
If we commit a mortal sin, what should we do?
1. pray an act of contrition
2. go to confession ASAP
How can a person in mortal sin regain the state of grace before receiving the sacrament of Penance?
A person in mortal sin can regain the state of grace before receiving the sacrament of Penance by making an act of perfect contrition with the sincere purpose of going to confession.
What is a venial sin?
a sin that is less serious offense against God's law which does not deprive the soul of sanctifying grace
What is imperfect Contrition?
Sorrow for sins for fear of punishment of Hell
What are the words of Jesus to his apostles which gave them the authority to forgive sins in His name?
John 20:23- "Receive the Holy Spirit, whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained."
What is satisfaction
prayers or good works that satisfy and atone for the temporal punishment due to sin
What happens if we knowingly conceal a mortal sin in confession?
If we knowingly conceal a mortal sin in confession, the sins we confess are not forgiven; moreover, we commit a mortal sin of sacrilege.
What is the relationship between mortal and sanctifying grace?
Sanctifying grace = life
Mortal sin = death
What is perfect Contrition?
Describe the seal of Confession
A priest may not, under any circumstances, repeat, or even hint at, anything said within confession
What is the Form/words of absolution
"I absolve you from your sins."
Will God forgive us any sin unless we have true contrition for it?
God will not forgive us any sin, whether mortal or venial, unless we have true contrition for it.
Criteria for mortal sin
2. knowledge
3. full consent
Write down an act of contrition
Father will judge if it's ok
List the steps in the Order of Penance
Examination of Conscience, Contrition, Confession, Absolution, and Satisfaction
What happens if Paul Bidane gives outbursts
He receives temporal punishment in the Purgatory Chair, has points taken off, and reduces his chances of being a Kairos leader.
Does the sacrament of Penance, worthily received, always take away all punishment?
The sacrament of Penance, worthily received, always takes away all eternal punishment; but it does not always take away all temporal punishment.
Emmanuel is a Christian. Along with some friends, he goes to a local store to buy some snacks. While shopping, his friends peer pressure him to steal a pack of Reese's pieces. He does not want to but is pressured and is afraid to disappoint his friends. Did he Sin? If so, what commandment did he break? If so, was it mortal or venial?
Emmanuel did commit a venial sin. This is because he is breaking the 7th Commandment which states that you shall not steal. It is a venial sin because although he had full knowledge and the sin was grave matter, he did not have full consent since he was pressured and did not want to sin.
True or False. If False, correct the statement: sorrow for sin needs to be felt
False: sorrow for sin does not need to be felt. Sorrow is an act of the will
What are effects of the sacrament of Penance, worthily received?
1. restoration or increase of sanctifying grace
2. the forgiveness of sins
3. the remission of eternal punishment, if necessary, and also of part, at least, of the temporal punishment, due to our sins
4. the help to avoid sin the in the future
5. the restoration of the merits of our good works if they have been lost by mortal sin
Should you still go to CAC/CLC if you are not required to do so?
Yes
What must we do to receive the sacrament of Penance worthily?
1. examine our conscience
2. be sorry for our sins
3. have the firm purpose of not sinning again
4. confess our sins to the priest
5. be willing to perform the penance the priest gives us