Type of Conscience
Describes a sin that was committed in thought or desire
internal sin
What three things must be present for a sin to be a mortal sin?
grave matter, full knowledge, complete consent
What are the two final destinations might we end up in when we die?
heaven or hell
Which term refers to the Church on earth still struggling with sin and temptation?
Church militant
When one feels certain in our judgment of right and wrong (doesn’t mean the person is right).
certain conscience
Describes a sin in which an evil act was committed.
Sin of Commission
no
What is step 1 of the sacrament of reconciliation?
contrition
When our judgment of right and wrong is incorrect due to a lack of understanding of the principles of the Moral Law.
erroneous conscience
Describes a situation or circumstance where a person would be more likely to commit a sin
occasion of sin
Does missing mass on Sunday count as grave matter?
yes
What do we call the act of going through our day and considering the ways in which we fell short of loving God how we ought?
When one makes a judgment about right and wrong based on something other than the standards of the Moral Law.
lax conscience
Describes a sin in which a person fails to commit a good act that should be done.
sin of omission
what is the only sin that cannot be forgiven?
blasphemy against the Holy Spirit; not asking for forgiveness
When one, oftentimes out of fear of doing the wrong thing, judges an act to be sinful even though it is not.
scrupulous conscience
Describes a sin in which the person committing it had at least some knowledge that the action was wrong.
formal sin