Forgiveness and Reconciliation Definitions

Question 1

absolution

Answer 1

sacramental forgiveness for wrong doing- priest gives you abolution

Question 2

anointing

Answer 2

a ritual action involving oil which confers strength

Question 3

atonement

Answer 3

to make amends for wrong doing- being at peace with your self

Question 4

confession

Answer 4

admitting to wrong doing

Question 5

contrition

Answer 5

an expression of extreme sorrow for having done wrong

Question 6

conscience

Answer 6

reasoning to determine right from wrong

Question 7

conversion

Answer 7

turning away from sin

Question 8

forgiveness

Answer 8

to give up resentment for a wrong that has happened

Question 9

grace

Answer 9

a gift from God, through the holy spirit that restores or strengthens us in faith

Question 10

healing

Answer 10

restoration to wholeness, a sense f wellbeing

Question 11

mortal sin

Answer 11

a serious sin- murder, adultry

Question 12

penance

Answer 12

the prayers or acts of the sinner to demonstrate sorrow for their sins- act, job, duty

Question 13

reconciliation

Answer 13

unity after a wrong has been done

Question 14

resurrection

Answer 14

coming back to life as Jesus did after three days in the tomb

Question 15

sacrament

Answer 15

being delivered from suffering, sin and death, another way of saying saved

Question 16

sin

Answer 16

turning away from God, either through thoughts, actions and failing to act.

Question 17

venial sin

Answer 17

a minor sin- lying

Question 18

viaticum

Answer 18

the last eucharist before death, literally food for the journey, cleans life sins