Sin
A thought, word, deed or omission against God's law.
Sin
The sacrament that strengthens our relationship with God by forgiving our sins
Reconciliation/Penance
Turning to God with all of one's heart
Conversion
Jesus shared this with his apostles
Power to forgive sins
Praying, celebrating the sacraments, working as Jesus did for justice and peace
How to strengthen our relationship with God
A small sin that weakens our friendship with God.
Venial sin
Reconciliation is this type of sacrament
Healing
Jesus forgives us through this.
The church
This is the first time God forgives our sins
Baptism
We join more closely to Christ and one another by this
Participate in the Eucharist
Freely choose to do something you know is against the commandments
Mortal sin
This is what the priest does during the sacrament of penance.
Forgives our sins
This is how often we are called to conversion
Constantly
Jesus used this as an example for us of being sorry for our sins and turning back to God.
The parable of the son who returns to his father.
Anointing of the sick
One hurts your friendship with God, the other separates you from God
The difference between mortal and venial sin
Restores our love for God and takes away our sins
Importance of reconciliation
Conversion leads us to this.
Living our lives according to God's great love for us.
We can prevent social sin by doing this.
Seeking justice, repenting, etc
This is who the unjust actions of one person affect.
Everyone in the church
Poverty, homelessness, crime, and violence
Social sin
This is how we reconcile with God
Grace in us is strengthened or made new
Sinners are called to conversion by...
The Holy Spirit
Peace in the world is created by this.
Reconciliation with God and the church
This is the belief that all people are equal
Justice