What's Going on With Confession?
Acknowledging and telling one's sins to a priest is called...
Confession
Reconciliation is performed through this person.
A priest
The goal of confession is to receive God’s Mercy and forgiveness.
True
All forgiveness comes from Him.
God
The practice of controlling what we eat, as well as the amount of food we eat.
What is fasting?
What is the name of the prayer that the priest will always tell you to do?
Act of Contrition
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 is a mortal sin
B Hurts our relationship with God
The priest forgives sins using his own authority.
False, it is by the authority of the Holy Spirit.
T or F
When we pray on our own God forgive our sins.
True (but serious ones need confession)
Talking and devoting time to God each day.
Prayer
What is it called when you are forgiven after confessing your sins?
Absolution
After kneeling in the confessional, what is the first thing YOU DO (not say)?
Make the sign of the cross
The priest may tell someone of your sins if the sin is very serious.
False
This is a two-part question (so you need two answers)
How often do bishops suggest we go to confession?
How often does the church suggest we go to confession?
Once a month
Once a year
The act of giving money or material goods to anyone who is needy.
What is almsgiving?
Our ability to know the difference between good and evil, as well as right and wrong.
Conscience
After kneeling in the confessional, what is the first thing YOU SAY?
Bless me father, for I have sinned...
If you sin and go to confession, you can commit the sin again again tomorrow and go back to confession again and God will forgive you.
False, confession requires real sorrow and the desire to stop sinning.
What is it called when the priest tells you something to show your sorrow to God?
Penance
The three pillars of Lent.
Fasting, prayer, and almsgiving
What do we call God's merciful pardon for our sins.
What is forgiveness?
Before you go to confession for he first time, you are washed free of all sins by this sacrament.
Baptism
When a priest gives you penance, it is always to say prayers.
False (he may tell you something to do)
This takes place before confession when you think about what you are going to say.
Contrition (examination of conscious)
Which Gospel writer lists the three pillars of Lent?
Matthew