whats the word?
define simony
it is when the gives away wealth to gain favor with federal lords and kings?
how did the church or priests gain wealth (money) ?
by holding others possessions or wealth. (they end up gaining if the one person dies.)
what is mortal sin?
a sin that causes a schism in peoples relationship with God and others
what is the first step in reconciliation ( not the greeting)?
confessing your sins to the priest or bishop
what did Jesus say to the apostles when he visited them before seeing Thomas?
"Peace be with You"
What was the political structure in about 1000?
feudalism
what were many people doing to get themselves in heaven over hell
buying there way in to heaven
what is venial sin?
a sin that causes stress damage but not a break in the relationship
what is the 3rd step in reconciliation?
penance is given to you by the priest
what does the word conversion mean?
the act of turning away from sin and closer to God.
anything outside of the christian faith or our religion
secular
Many Priests were in the habit of indulgences. what was it that they were doing that they were not supposed to do or have the power to do?
Many priest were forgiving dead peoples sins to get them into heaven
what are the three ways to identify mortal sin?
1) has to be a serious sin
2)have to be aware that it is wrong
3) has to be done to your own will
what is the second step in reconciliation?
stating the act of contrition which is saying that you are truly sorry and will try your best to sin no more
Apostolic succession means what?
Priests and Bishops are in direct line with the original apostles
Answer the blank.
Many priests were breaking their ____ ____ when while doing the act of simony.
Priestly vows
why is indulgences wrong?
because many people are paying for them selves or others into heaven and they don't have that power
who are people that do not have mortal sin for doing their job?
soldiers ,policemen or any thing that has to do with protection for one self or others
what is the 4th step in reconciliation?
absolution which is the part that is done by the priest in the end
Fr.Mark, Pope Francis, Fr.Edwin
what is the actual forgiveness of ones sins called that is done by the priest?
absolution
what did many people believe that was at the gate of heaven?
Abraham with a book like Santa with a list of people that were going to heaven or hell
what is the older tradition that was involved in reconciliation?
obscured reconciliation
what scripture story gives the priests the power to forgive sins?
the story before Jesus confronted Thomas and gave them the blessing.
Patrick Mahomes