Steps of Reconciliation
What is the first step in the Sacrament of Penance?
contrition — feeling sorry for your sins
Who gives us forgiveness in the Sacrament of Penance
Jesus, working through the priest
Q: What kind of oil is used in the Anointing of the Sick?
A: What is the Oil of the Sick?
Q: When we say sorry to a friend or family member, how is that like the Sacrament of Penance?
we admit what we did wrong and ask for forgiveness.
Q: What symbol represents cleansing from sin in Reconciliation?
A: What is the sign of the cross?
What do you call telling your sins to the priest?
confession
What words does the priest say to forgive sins
“I absolve you from your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Q: Who blesses the Oil of the Sick each year?
A: Who is the bishop?
Q: How can we prepare our hearts before going to Reconciliation?
A: By doing an Examination of Conscience and thinking about what we need to ask forgiveness for.
Q: What does oil symbolize in the Anointing of the Sick?
A: What is healing and strength from the Holy Spirit?
What happens when the priest forgives your sin
What is absolution
Which prayer do we say to show we’re sorry for our sins?
the Act of Contrition
Q: What part of the body does the priest anoint?
A: What are the forehead and hands?
Q: If someone is sick or scared, how can we show God’s love to them like the Anointing of the Sick does?
A: We can pray for them, comfort them, or visit them to show care and compassion.
Q: What color vestments does the priest wear for the Sacraments of Healing?
A: What is purple, the color of repentance and healing?
What is the action we take to make up for our sins
penance
What does “absolution” mean?
being freed or forgiven from sin
Q: What grace does this sacrament give to the sick person?
A: What is strength, peace, and courage to face illness or suffering?
Q: How does receiving forgiveness in Reconciliation help us live differently afterward?
A: It helps us start fresh, make better choices, and live with peace and joy.
Q: What gesture does the priest make when giving absolution?
A: What is raising his hand in blessing?
How many steps are there in the full process of Reconciliation?
Examination of Conscience, Contrition, Confession, Absolution, and Penance
Who alone can forgive sins through the priest?
Who is God?
Q: Besides spiritual healing, what other healing can sometimes happen?
A: What is physical healing, if it is God’s will?
Q: Why are the Sacraments of Healing important for the whole Church community, not just one person?
A: Because when one person is healed or forgiven, the whole Body of Christ becomes stronger and closer to God.
Q: What is the sign that shows God’s mercy and peace after Reconciliation?
A: What is the priest’s words of absolution and the sign of peace?