ch 6 test Flashcards
the repaying or restoring for damage our sins have done
restitution
first step of a sinner toward repentance
convertion
a prayer that penitents pray during the sacrament of penance to express sorrow for their sin
act of contrition
people who admit their sins and express sorrow for them
penitents
assessment of how well we’ve lived god’s covenant of love
examination of conscience
penalty imposed by the catholic church for serious sin that states a person is no longer in communion with the church
excommunication
being reunited in peace and riendship
reconciliation
catholics now participate in the sacrament of reconciliation at the same rate as they have in the past.
false
Jesus taught that sin was a hardness of heart because the sinners heart was hardened against friendship with God.
True
Jesus told his followers to forgive about obeying the law or the profits since he was introducing a new law.
False
Jesus gave the apostles the power to forgive sins in his name.
True
At one time in church history, the penitent had to return to the confessor priest to receive absolution after the penance was complete.
True
The sacrament of penance is sometimes also called Eucharist.
False
In preparing for the celebration of the sacrament of penance, the only thing needed is to review whether or not one of the 10 Commandments has been broken.
False
Personal things include both mental sins and actual sins against our covenant with God and others.
True