Confession Vocabulary
Who forgives us in the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Jesus!
What sacrament gives us forgiveness and peace?
Confession/Penance/Reconciliation
We should tell the priest what we have done wrong.
True
What does Reconciliation mean?
To bring back together!
What is the 4th commandment?
Honor your father and mother.
Through whom does Jesus forgive us in the sacrament of Reconciliation?
the priest
What do we call the state of sin Adam and Eve passed on to us?
Original Sin.
We can only go to confession once.
False
What does Redemption mean?
To buy back, to save, to set free!
What is the 5th commandment?
You shall not kill.
What is an examination of conscience?
When we take time to ask God to help us think about what sins we have committed that we need to confess.
What is the difference between a sin and an accident?
We have to choose a sin-we don't choose an accident.
We start our confession with the Hail Mary
False
What does the word 'Contrition' mean?
To be sorry for our sins
What is the 7th commandment?
You shall not steal.
What does the Seal of Confession mean?
The priest's lips are sealed-he will never reveal our sins!
What is a sacrament?
An outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give grace
We can go to confession face to face or behind the screen.
True
What does Concupiscence mean?
That we are inclined towards sin-it's harder for us to do good!
What is the 10th commandment?
You shall not covet your neighbors goods.
What is the prayer or good deed the priest gives us to help make up for our sins?
Penance
What is the difference between a mortal or venial sin?
A mortal sin is serious, and we must know and choose it anyway. A venial sin is less serious and we may not always think it through.
Another name for the Sacrament of Confession is First Communion.
False. Bonus - what are the other names for confession?
What does Conscience mean?
The judgement we have to determine right from wrong!
What is the 1st commandment?
I am the Lord your God, you shall not have strange gods before me.