This involves the examination of conscience and the realization that one has sinned
Contrition
makes us feel guilty if we do something wrong.
Conscience
How many Sacraments of forgiveness are there?
Four
How many steps are in the process of forgiveness?
Four steps
The priest greets you with the sign of the cross
Step 1
The telling of sins to a priest
Confession
We turn away from God and make a bad choice
Sin
In this sacrament original sin is removed. It is usually given when the recipient is young.
Baptism
This Being is the only one who can truly forgive sins.
God
You pray the Act of Contrition
Step 4
to show the sincerity of repentance and willingness to repair the harm done by mortal sin
Penance
To let go of past hatred
Forgiveness
In this sacrament sins are forgiven by confessing sins.
Reconciliation
This person calls us to forgive not only those we love but those who are our enemys.
Jesus
The priest reads a story of forgiveness
Step 2
to absolve or clean away; the priest grants this in Step 5 of Reconciliation
Absolution
This Sacrament lets Christians be forgiven for past sins
Reconciliation
In this Sacrament Jesus offers his body and blood to Christians
Eucharist or First Communion
The forgiveness of sin by a bishop or priest.
absolution
You tell, or confess, your sins to the priest
Step 3
This is the first thing you do when you sit down with the priest
Sign of the Cross
A prayer or act the priest gives us after forgiving our sins
Penance
This Sacrament is usually given to people who's life is almost over to forgive all of the sins they may have committed
Anointing of the Sick
Do you have to be truly sorry to be forgiven?
Yes
The priest gives you absolution (forgives your sins)
Step 5