Things The Priest May Say
A simple greeting the priest may give you
Hello or Good evening
When are you allowed to go to confession?
Anytime. But you should go at least once a year or if you have committed a mortal sin
While making the sign of the cross, you say…
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Think about your relationship with ___. Hint, 3 letters
God
He leads the whole Catholic Church
The Pope
Right before you tell your sins, the priest may say a short _____ asking God to help you with your confession.
Prayer
Another name for Reconciliation
Confession or the Sacrament of Penance
Immediately after confessing your sins, you say, I am sorry for…
These and all of my sins
You should examine your what? Hint, starts with the letter c and ends with ience
Conscience
What does the Gospel Mean? Hint, 2 words
Good News
After the priest hears your confessions, he gives you a what? Starts with the letter P
Penance
What is absolution?
The forgiveness of your sins
After you hear what your penance is, you say the Act of…
Contrition
Think about not only your relationship with God, but your _____. Hint, you live with them.
Family
When were we first given our faith?
At baptism
After you say the act of contrition, the priest gives you the prayer of what? Starts with the letter A
absolution
Who do you tell your confessions to?
A priest
After the priest says “The Lord has forgiven your sins. Go in peace.” You say, “Thank you, who?”
Father
Think about not only your relationship with God and your family, but also your ____. Hint, you see them at school, at sports, at Church, etc.
Friends
How many total sacraments are there?
Right before you leave confession, the priest may say, “Give thanks to the _____ for he is good”
Lord
A grave sin that you fully knew was wrong that separates you from God
After confession is over, you go to a pew to do what?
Complete your penance and pray
A good way to prepare is the practice the steps of confession. You could practice the steps with your…?
Parents
What do we receive in the Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation?
Jesus’ forgiving love