List the two main reasons for going to confession
1-so Jesus can take away our sins 2-so that our friendship with Jesus is strengthened (or restored in case of mortal sin)
absolve
to take away sins
Second Commandment
Don’t take God’s Name in vain
Seventh Commandment
You shall not steal
Tell the Story of the Prodigal Son and how it relates to God's love and mercy
Identify the two different ways we can go to confession
a) Behind a screen b) Face-to-Face
mercy
to show compassion/forgiveness towards someone, especially if you think that they don’t “deserve it”
Fifth Commandment
You shall not kill
Define “sin”
Sin- an offense against God (makes Him sad)
List the two GREATEST commandments
1-Love God with all your heart, mind, body and soul 2-Love your neighbor as yourself
reason
part of the mind that helps us to understand and come to good conclusions
conscience
part of the soul that helps us understand right from wrong (Holy Spirit guides it)
Fourth Commandment
Honor your mom and dad
reconcile
to come back together
contrite
to be truly sorry for your sins
How do Venial Sin and Mortal Sin differ
Venial-less serious, soul is tainted, grace remains, friendship with god remains; Mortal-Very serious, soul tainted, grace removed, friendship w/God broken
What does it mean that the priest is the "instrument" through whom our sins are forgiven?
it is Jesus Himself Who forgives and takes away our sins, not the priest himself
Identify the two different types of sin
Venial Sin and Mortal Sin
Ninth Commandment
Don’t covet your neighbor’s wife
forgiveness
to stop feeling angry/resentful toward another for something they did that was hurtful
Is the Sacrament of Reconciliation about being reconciled with One Who loves us or about focusing on our sins, our weaknesses, our “fallen nature”?
being reconciled with One Who loves us
How do you thoroughly examine your conscience by studying the Ten Commandments?
Identify three different names for this sacrament
1-Confession 2-Penance 3-Reconciliation
intention
what a person really desired/wanted to happen
Recite the “Act of Contrition” (know word-for-word!)
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Eighth Commandment
You shall not lie
First Commandment
Have no gods but Me
List the three “conditions” for a sin to be defined as a “mortal sin”
1- It’s a very bad action (grave matter) 2- You know it’s bad 3- You do it anyway
Tell the Story of the Lost Sheep and how it relates to God's love and mercy
Third Commandment
Keep holy the Sabbath Day
penance
the action needed to “make up for our sins” and have them completely taken away
List the five steps to making a good confession
1-Examine your conscience 2-Be truly sorry for your sins 3-Resolve not to sin again 4-Tell your sins to Jesus through the priest 5-Do your penance
Tenth Commandment
Don’t covet your neighbor’s goods
Sixth Commandment
Do not commit adultery