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what is a venial sin
a less serious sin
what is absolution
actual forgiveness of ones sin- granted by the priest through the power of the holy spirit
when did simony take place
900-1300
during ___________ many people entrusted the church with valuable possessions
middle ages
what is a mortal sin
a sin that causes a break/divide with God
how many types of sin are there
two
what is the first aspect of a mortal sin
has to be serious in nature
what is a lay investiture
when a king or lord appointed men as priests and bishops
what is confession
when you confess your sins to the priest
by what year did christianity spread to nearly all of the mainland Europe and the British lands
1000
what is the second aspect of a mortal sin
have to be aware that it’s wrong
what sacrament does someone have to receive to become a priest or bishop
holy orders
what is contrition
being truly sorry for ones sins and a real desire to avoid further sin
for some priests there were ________ when it came to the holy mission of the church
blurred lines
what is the third aspect of a mortal sin
it has to be commuted of your own accord
lay investiture violates what sacrament
reconciliation
what is penance
involves specific acts of service that the priest directs one to do in accordance with the sins that are confessed
what is simony
the wrongful selling of church’s possessions
any act that damages our relationship with God and/or our relationship with the people of God
when did lay investiture begin to fade away
14th centuries