Basics
Which member of the Church administers the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Priests.
Sin is choosing to do something we know is ________.
Wrong
What is an Examination of Conscience?
Thinking about your sins before going to confession.
There are two ways to confess: either face to face or ______?
behind a screen.
True or False: The priest will recognize your voice in Confession and forever judge you for your sins.
False
What is the formal name for the sacrament that forgives our sins committed after Baptism? Hint- its not Confession.
Reconciliation
Sin damages our relationship with _______ and ________.
God and the Church (or our neighbors.)
What is the step of Reconciliation called when we list our sins.
Confession.
True or False: You should think of your sins ahead of time and confess the type and number of mortal sins.
True
Which parable shows God welcoming a sinner back with love? This is one of the best examples of God's great mercy in the bible.
The prodigal son.
Baptism and Confirmation.
What are the two types of sin? Hint- one category is grave sins and the other category is slight sins.
Mortal and Venial sin.
This prayer is said at the end of confession and expresses sorrow and the desire to change. It begins with "O my God, I am heartily sorry..."
Act of Contrition
What phrase do you begin Confession by saying? "______ ______ _______, for I have sinned."
Bless me Father
After absolution, we are once again in this state.
"In the state of ______."
Grace
The priest acts in persona Christi, meaning he acts in the person of ________.
Christ or Jesus
Murder is an example of what kind of sin?
Disobedience to your parents is an example of what kind of sin?
(2 ANSWERS!)
Mortal
Venial
When our sins are forgiven the priest says this prayer. Fill in the blank. " I _______ you from your sins."
Absolve. It means to declare someone free from guilt.
What should you do if you remember a mortal sin after Confession?
Confess it next time.
What is a 5 letter word that describes God’s unconditional love that forgives us no matter how many times we do wrong.
Mercy
What grace does the Sacrament of Reconciliation restore to our soul?
Sanctifying Grace.
Name two of the three conditions required for a sin to be considered "mortal."
1. grave matter
2. full knowledge
3. deliberate consent
The priest gives us a prayer or task to complete after confessing our sins. What is this action of reparation called?
Penance
What does the seal of confession mean?
The priest can never tell anyone what was confessed.
How often should Catholics go to Reconciliation?
At least once a year, or whenever we commit mortal sin. Once a month is best.