Sinful Choices
This type of sin breaks our relationship with God
Mortal Sin
The act of telling our sins to a priest.
Confession
An act of prayer or good work given by the priest.
Penance
The words spoken by the priest that forgive our sins
Absolution
The inner voice that helps us know right from wrong
Conscience
This type of sin weakens our relationship with God
Venial Sin
The feeling of regret or sorrow for our sins
Contrition or Sorrow
The spiritual healing we receive through reconciliation
Grace
The person who acts in Christ's name to forgive sins
Priest
The act of examining our actions to see if we have sinned
Examination of Conscience
To be a Mortal sin it requires these three things
Grave Matter, Full Knowledge, Complete Consent
The name of the sacrament where we receive God's forgiveness
Reconciliation or Penance
Penance helps to repair the damage caused by this.
Sin
Absolution removes this feeling associated with sin
Guilt
A well-formed conscience is guided by this
Church teachings, or the Holy Spirit.
A small lie or unkind word is an example of this type of sin
Venial Sin
The promise to avoid sin in the future
Purpose of Amendment
The understanding that God always offers this, when we are truly sorry.
Forgiveness
The divine gift of forgiveness received in the sacrament.
God's Mercy
The feeling of unease or worry when we have done something wrong
Guilt or Remorse.
The difference between a mortal and venial sin is in the seriousness of the act, and the degree of this.
Our awareness and consent.
The act of the priest that signifies God's forgiveness
Absolution
The process of restoring our relationship with God and the Church
Reconciliation
The belief that the priest acts through the power of Christ when giving absolution.
Apostolic Succession
The responsibility we have to form our conscience according to God's law.
Moral Responsibility.