Lesson 11 Reconciliation

Question 1

It is the Sacrament instituted by Christ for forgiving the sins committed after Baptism.

Answer 1

Reconciliation

Question 2

Other names names of reconciliation

Answer 2

The Sacrament of Penance
The Sacrament of Confession
The Sacrament of Forgiveness

Question 3

To emphasize that the absolution requires concrete acts of repentance and the reparation for the injustices caused by sin; as the people of Nineveh did by wearing sackcloth and sitting on ashes. (Jonah 3:6)

Answer 3

Penance

Question 4

To highlight that the Matter of the Sacrament is the verbal confession of all mortal sins since the last valid absolution. As declared by John: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and forgive our sins, just and will.

Answer 4

Confession

Question 5

To point out that the Sacrament restores the communion with God and the Church. As St. Paul affirmed: “God has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given us the ministry of reconciliation”

Answer 5

Reconciliation

Question 6

It is the obligation of the Priest to keep absolute secrecy regarding the sins confessed to him under no circumstances can this seal be broken, hence, the Confessor will be excommunicated

Answer 6

Seal of Confession

Question 7

It is a voluntary act contrary to the law of God

Answer 7

Sin

Question 8

It is a turning away from God and veering toward a creature.”

Answer 8

Sin

Question 9

Kinds of Sin

Answer 9

Original Sin - first sin inherited at birth
Mortal Sin - destroys sanctifying grace in the soul
Venial Sin - Lights sins, can be forgiven through good actions

Question 10

Minister of Reconciliation

Answer 10

Catholic priest or bishop

Question 11

Matter of Reconciliation

Answer 11

Sin confessed

Question 12

Formula of Reconciliation

Answer 12

words of absolution:
“I absolve you from all your sins in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”

Question 13

Effects of Reconcilitation

Answer 13

1. REMISSION OF ETERNAL PUNISHMENT
   A valid confession absolves the penitent from the eternal punishment due to sin.
2. RESTORATION OF SANCTIFYING GRACE
   A good confession restores the state of Grace.
3. RECONCILIATION WITH THE CHURCH
   A sincere confession reconciles the penitent with the ecclesial community represented by the priest.

Question 14

How to make a good confession

Answer 14

1. examination of conscience
2. going to confession
3. confession of sins
4. completing the penance