Chapter 14- God Forgives Us Flashcards
What are four ways of being reconciled with God?
- The sacrament of reconciliation
- An act of contrition
- An act of love
- The Eucharist
How were the Israelites healed of their snakebites?
God told Moses to make a bronze snake and to put it on a pole where the people could see it, people who had been bitten by a snake came to see the bronze serpent because of their faith, they were healed of the terrible snakebites.
What conditions must be present for a sin to be considered mortal?
The action must be a serious wrong, we must know that it is seriously wrong, and we must have committed it freely and willingly.
What are the similarities of the bronze serpent and Jesus being crucified?
- Both were on a cross
- Both about forgiveness
- Both are about healing
- Both give life
Who is the Son of Man and how was he lifted up?
Jesus is the Son of Man and he was lifted up on a cross.
What happened when people looked at the serpent Moses lifted up?
They were healed of their snakebites
What will the Son of Man do for us now that he has been lifted up?
Save us from sin and give us eternal life.
What is a lesser sin?
Venial sin
What is a habit of doing something good?
A virtue
What is the life-giving power that reconciliation gives us?
Grace
What happens in the sacrament of reconciliation?
Our mortal and Venial sins are forgiven
