What is Sin?
What is sin?
How did we inherit original sin?
From Adam and Eve who ate of the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden
A person cheats on their spouse with another
Mortal sin
What is the first last thing? Explain what happens at this stage
Death
Our soul separates from our body
We are given a last chance to choose God
What is a mortal sin? What is a venial sin?
A mortal sin is a sin that greatly offends God severing our connection with Him and salvation
A venial sin is a sin that offends God, but does not sever our connection to Him
How does sin affect our soul? What happens if we die with mortal sin? With venial sin?
Sin stains the soul and endangers our relationship with God.
(2nd and 3rd part judged by teacher)
A person kills another person while texting and driving
Mortal
What is the second of the four last things? Explain what it is
Judgment
God shows us our entire life with everything we've done, good and bad, and all the graces God had given to us
What are the two types of sin?
Original sin and actual sin
What are the requirements for a sin for be forgiven?
One must have true contrition meaning true repentance of sin along with the intention to never sin again
A person sees an ant on the road and steps on it
Venial sin
What is the third last thing? Explain this stage
Heaven or Hell
Our soul either goes to heaven where we are with God forever or goes to hell where it will be forever separated from God
What is the effect of original sin on us?
It gives us the ability to sin
What was the first sin ever committed and by whom?
The sin of pride committed by Lucifer
A dog bites a child seriously injuring them
No sin
What is the fourth last thing? Explain
Final Judgment
God judges the entire world one last time and resurrects all our bodies
Those in heaven receive glorified bodies while those in hell receive the merits of their sins
Explain why it is only fair that we must all bear the consequences of original sin
We inherited the loss of heaven and gained the ability to sin and therefore suffer pains in life
What are the three conditions for a sin to be mortal?
1. Serious matter
2. Knowledge
3. Consent
A teacher teaches their students that it is okay to commit moral sin
Mortal sin
Explain what Purgatory is
Purgatory is a place where souls that die with venial sin go
These souls must pay for the consequences of their sins which they were not able to do while they were alive