True or False
The Seal of Confession means a priest may tell someone if the sin is very serious.
False, the priest cannot tell anyone what is said (Seal of Confession).
The two types of sins are _______ & ________ sins.
Venial & Mortal
Confession is important because sin:
a) Only breaks a rule
b) Hurts our relationship with God
c) Is not needed if you do not sin
d) Doesn’t affect our soul unless it's a mortal sin
b. hurts our relationship with God
Once someone commits mortal sin, they can not fully repair their relationship with God.
False, you can restore your relationship with God through confession, being genuinely sorry, & penance.
_________ is the prayer or action given after sins are forgiven.
Penance
Speaking our sins aloud helps us:
a) take responsibility
b) Grow in humility and honesty
c) Receive judgment
d) Hide our mistakes
b. Grow in humility and honesty
The priest forgives sins using his own authority.
False, it is by the authority of the Holy Spirit.
_________ is when the priest forgives sins in Jesus's name.
Absolution
Confession helps prevent future sin because it:
a) Makes sin impossible
b) Strengthens the soul with grace
c) Removes temptation forever
d) Guarantees perfection
b. Strengthens the soul with grace
Mortal sins are grave offenses that sever our friendship with God and, consequently, cause a loss of sanctifying grace. Anyone dying in a state of mortal sin would suffer eternal separation from God in Hell.
True
After rising from the dead, Jesus gave the Apostles the authority to _____ _____.
Which statement is most correct?
a) God forgives us all the time because he loves us even when we choose wrong over right.
b) God forgives only small sins.
c) God’s mercy is greater than any sin when there is true repentance.
d) God forgives only if we deserve it.
If I sin today, I can just go to Confession. And if I sin again tomorrow, I’ll just go back again. God loves me and has already forgiven me in the past.
False, this attitude is wrong because Confession requires real sorrow and a true desire to stop sinning. God’s mercy is infinite, but it is not something we take advantage of.
Thinking carefully of what you have done is know as the _________ ____ ________.
Examination of Conscious, done before confession.
How many times are catholics required to go to confession?
a. once every week
b. twice a month
c. at least once a year