Chapter 12 Flashcards
what does sin cripple?
us
our relationships with Jesus
our relationships with the community
the sacrament in which Christ offer forgiveness and reconciliation to those who have turned away from God and the community
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance)
Which sacrament…
- sins committed after Baptism are forgiven through the priest
- reconciled to God and others (members of the community) after committing sin
- for serious sins (mortal sins)- individual confession with absolution is necessary
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Truth: God is happy when we repent, he would rejoice when we come back to him, he is always there for us and ready to accept us
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Truth: God loves you so much that there will be rejoicing in heaven when you repent
Parable of the Lost Coin
Truth: God loves us so much that he will forgive you if you repent so that you can live with him eternally in heaven; all of us are sinners; we are both of the sons
Parable of the Lost Son (Prodigal Son)
What does the penitent receive in the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
- receive God’s forgiveness
- receive grace (share in God’s life) so they can change and be more loving
- receive forgiveness of the community who has been harmed by our sin
what are the four elements of forgiveness?
Contrition
Confession
Penance
Absolution
true sorrow for sin; intending not to sin again
contrition
telling sins to a priest
confession
a prayer, act of self denial, or work of charity that makes us for damage or pain caused by sins; helps us to overcome sin
penance
pardon for sin
absolution
penitent and priest
priest represents God and community in forgiving sinner
penitent confesses sin and expresses sorrow
receives penance from priest
priest then absolves the penitent
Rite of Reconciliation: Individual Penitents
stresses communal aspect of sin and reconciliation
scripture readying and group prayers
individual confessions, penance, and absolution with priest
ex: penance service in church
Rite of Reconciliation: several penitents with individual confession and absolution
only used in emergency circumstances with permission of the bishop
there is no individual confession, penance, or absolution
individuals who received forgiveness for mortal sin in this rite must still have an individual confession with a priest
Rite of Reconciliation: several penitents with general confession and absolution
In the Parable of the Lost Son, why does the first son sin?
he rejected his father’s love; when he returns, the father rejoices and forgives him
in the Parable of the Lost Son, why does the second son sin?
he refused to love; he is not open to forgiving and loving his brother
sacrament of healing that gives spiritual strength and at times restores physical health to the seriously sick and/or dying (in the past the sacrament was called Extreme Union- meaning last anointing)
sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
- a special rite of the sacrament of the anointing of the sick in which Holy Communion is given to the sick/dying
- sign that Jesus is with the person in struggle at the end of their life
Viaticum
- sign of the anointing of the sick
- anointing
- sign of the presence of the Holy Spirit
- sign of healing, strengthening, and soothing
oil
Effects of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:
- strength and comfort
- forgiveness
- health
- grace
What are the five steps (in order) of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
Gathering of People Sprinkling of Water Proclaiming God's Word Laying on of Hands Anointing with Oil
Why is water in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
to remind us of Baptism- we received grace
invokes the Holy Spirit to be with the person and reminds person that the Church is with them also
Laying on of Hands
prayer that asks for forgiveness of sins
Penitential Rite
How is the ministry of Christ alive in our world today?
Through anointing of the sick
through reconciliation
through us- because we are the Church
How do we heal people?
words
actions
prayers
sacrifices
