Confession
We meet with the _____ by ourselves in Confession.
a. deacon
b. priest
c. our teacher
b. priest
Who do we tell that we are sorry?
a. your parents
b. the deacon
c. God
c. God
What is a Penance?
a. a chore
b. an act of kindness to show we are sorry
c. receiving the Eucharist
b. an act of kindness to show we are sorry
The priest lays his _______ on or over our heads while a says a special prayer.
hands
What is free will? Who gave it to us?
It allows us to make choices. God gave it to us.
What do we tell the priest during Confession?
a. your favorite color
b. what you did over the weekend
c. our sins
d. what you did over the weekend
c. our sins
What is the prayer that we say to the priest during Confession?
The Act of Contrition
What does the Penance help heal?
Our relationship with God.
The words and _______ of the priest tell us we have received God's forgiveness.
Actions
____________ is a thought, word, or act that we freely choose to commit even though we know it is wrong.
Sin
___________________ comes from a word that means “coming back together again”
Reconciliation
Finish the sentence: "My God, I am sorry for my ______________."
Sins with all my heart.
Give an example of what might your Penance be.
Pray 3 Hail Marys, pray the Our Father, etc.
Do we receive Absolution before or after our Penance?
After
What are the two types of sins?
Mortal and Venial
Can the Priest tell your sins to other people?
No! It is only between you and God.
What is the last sentence in the Act of Contrition?
In His name, my God, have mercy.
Can we skip our Penance?
No! It heals our relationship with God.
True or False: You leave right after the Priest gives you your Penance.
False! Absolution comes next.
This gift helps people know what is right and wrong.
Our conscience
What is the first thing you say to the priest when you enter the Confessional?
"Bless me Father, for I have sinned, this is my First Confession."
Will God still forgive my sins if I don't have the Act of Contrition fully memorized?
Yes!
True or False? The Priest gives you your Penance before you confess your sins.
False. It is after!
What do you do after the Priest gives you Absolution (the blessing)?
a. Says thanks and leave
b. Give him a hug
c. Make the Sign of the Cross
d. Leave while he is talking.
c. Make the sign of the Cross
What are the four parts of Reconciliation?
1) Confession 2) Contrition 3) Penance 4) Absolution