Forgiveness and reconcilation vocab

Question 1

Define

Absolution

Answer 1

A declaration by a priest during the Sacrament of Reconciliation that a person’s sins have been forgiven.

Question 2

Define

Confession

Answer 2

To speak your sins out loud to a priest in order to receive absolution.

Question 3

Define

Conscience

Answer 3

The name we give to human reason when it makes moral decisions to do what is right and to avoid what is evil.

Question 4

Define

Contrition

Answer 4

Being sorry for one’s sins.

Question 5

Define

Penance

Answer 5

An action which demonstrates sorrow for sin

Question 6

Define

Reconciliation

Answer 6

(1) The restoration of a relationship which has been damaged. (2) Sacrament of Reconciliation gives forgiveness of sins/ strength to resist temptation.

Question 7

Define

Sin

Answer 7

Doing something which God does not desire

Question 8

Define

Venial Sin

Answer 8

This is considered as a lesser sin and
is often completed with less self-awareness of
wrongdoing

Question 9

Define

Mortal Sin

Answer 9

These are the most serious and
grave sins because they cut off our relationship
with God

Question 10

Define

Sin of Omission

Answer 10

A sin that involves failing to do
as we should

Question 11

Define

The seven deadly Sins

Answer 11

• pride,
• envy,
• anger,
• sloth,
• greed,
• gluttony,
• lust