Syllabus 3 Reconciliation

#1

100

 Catholics are obligated to receive Reconciliation once per month. 

False

Once per year unless in state of mortal sin

200

A Sacrament of Healing includes 

1. Reconciliation

2. Anointing of the Sick

300

In the Sacrament of Reconciliation 

-your sins are forgiven 

-you receive sanctifying grace

400

Name two requirements for receiving Reconciliation

1. Go once a year 

2. If we commit a mortal sin, you cannot receive the Eucharist until you have confessed the sin

500

What is the difference between perfect contrition and imperfect contrition

Perfect - when repentance is motivated by our love of God 

Imperfect - when repentance is motivated by our fear of going to hell or losing Heaven 

#2

100

 If someone confesses a murder to a priest in Confession, the priest must go to the authorities and tell who committed the sin. 

False 

The priest cannot break the seal of confession.

200

The Sacraments of Healing concern

physical, mental, and spiritual healing

300

Which of the following is not an example of penance? 

-Praying the Lord’s Prayer 

-Two decades of the Rosary 

-Going shopping with friends
-An act of kindness

400

Name two effects of Reconciliation.

1. Repaired relationship with God - no sin

2. Sanctifying grace 

500

What is an Examination of Conscience? What would you use it for?

Examination of Conscience is to help you prepare for confession. It is a list of questions from the ten commandments that helps you see if you have sinned. It is usually done before confession.

#3

100

We have to be sorry for our sins or they will not be forgiven.

True - we need to be sorry for our sins and to try not to sin again, we need a a contrite heart.

200

Absolution refers to

The priest’s forgives of sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation

300

Monks from Ireland brought into the Church the idea of

private confession 

400

What does this biblical verse mean when Jesus told his apostles: “If you forgive the sins of any they are forgiven, if you retain the sins of any they are retained” (John 20:23).

Jesus give the apostles and future priest the authority to forgive sins through him.

500

What is the Seal of Confession? How does this seal bind a priest?

Seal of confession is where the priest cannot say anyones sins and if they do they could be excommunicated.

#4

100

An Examination of Conscience is not needed before every confession.

False, how could you know the sins you are going to confess if you did not do the Examination of Conscience.

200

The prayers or actions assigned by the priest after confession is called contrition.   

False it is called penance. 

300

A hatred for sin and commitment to sin no more is called 

contrition

400

Name and describe the two types of sin

mortal sin- grave sin

1. Serious matter 

2. Having full knowledge 

3. Complete consent 

venial sin - less serious sin

500

Pretend your friend is receiving the Sacrament of Confession for the first time in his or her life. What are the six steps for making a good confession? What spiritual advice would you tell him or her before confessing?  

1. Go to the Priest

2. Confess sins with a contrite heart

3. Receive penance 

4. Tell God you are sorry

5. Receive absolution

6. Conclude