Religion Chapter thirteen Flashcards
Prayerful self-reflection on our words and deeds in the light of the gospel to determine how we may have sinner against God
The reception of the sacrament of penance ought to be prepared for
Examination of conscience
The interior voice of a human being, within whose heart the inner law of God is inscribed
It moves a person at the appropriate moment to do good and to avoid evil
Conscience
Sorrow of the soul and detestation for the sin committed, together with the resolution not to sin again that is born of the consideration of sin’s ugliness or the fear of eternal damnation and the other penalties threatening the sinner
Imperfect contrition
The remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sin whose guilt has already been forgiven
Indulgence
Destroys charity in the heart of man by a grave violation of God’s law; it turns man away from God, who is his ultimate end and his beatitude, by preferring an inferior good to him
Mortal sin
An indulgence that removed part of the temporal punishment due to sin
Partial indulgence
Interior penance
Interior penance
Fasting, prayer, and almsgiving
Exterior penance
What are the 2 types of penance
Interior
Exterior
Sorrow of the soul and detestation for the sin committed, together with the resolution not to sin again that arises from a love by which God is loved above all else
Percy contrition
An indulgence that removes all of the temporal punishment due to sin
Plenary indulgence
An act whereby the sinner makes amends for sin, especially in reparation to God for offenses against him
Satisfaction
A willful act, such as theft, that is contrary to a negative precept, such as “do not steal”
Sin of commission
Willful neglect or positive refusal to preform some good action, such as attending Mass, that one’s conscience urges one to do
Sin of omission
Assisting persons to understand themselves and, with divine grace, to grow in the practice of Christian virtue
While a person is often helpful, the Holy Spirit is the true
Spiritual direction
Purification of the unhealthy attachment to creatures either during our earthly life through prayer and conversion which comes from fervent charity, nor after death in purgatory, as a consequence of sin
Temporal punishment
Sin why diminishes and wounds the divine life in the soul; the failure to observe necessary moderation, in lesser matters of the moral law, or in grace matters acting without full knowledge or complete consent of the will
Venial sin
What do many people associate the Catholic Church with
Why
Guilt
Where do we believe shame comes from
Our conscience
A healing sacrament in which Jesus Christ, through the actions of a priest, forgives the sins committed after baptism
Penance
What are the difference names for the sacrament of penance
Sacrament of Conversion Sacrament of Penance Sacrament of Confession Sacrament of Forgiveness Sacrament of Reconciliation
What did baptism not destroy
Our weakness or inclination to sin (concupiscence)
Who did Christ give the authority to forgive sins
The apostles, priests
Who entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the church
Christ
What are the six points to a good confession
Examination of conscience Sorrow for sin Resolve to avoid sin in the future Confession of sins Act of contrition Do assigned penance
When are venial sins recommended to be confessed
Do they have to be confessed
Once a month
No
When should we confess mortal sins
As soon as possible after committing
What cleans out venial sins during the mass
The Eucharist
What are the 3 necessary parts of our sorrow for sins
Attend mass and personal prayer
Alms to the poor
Fasting and sacrifice of time and pleasures
The interior voice of God in all of us which moves a person to do good and avoid evil
Conscience
What is an interior punishment
Shame
What 3 things is a right conscience formed from
The bible
The teachings of the church
Human reason
The first sin of Adam
Original sin
Sin committed personally; you choose to sin
Actual sin
Harms the spiritual relationship between God and man and can lead to mortal sins
Venial sin
Serious sin that completely breaks the relationship between God and man; you become in danger of hell
Mortal sin
What are the 3 conditions that must exist for a mortal sin
Grave or serious matter
Full knowledge that it will separate you from God
complete consent - you choose to do it anyway
What are indulgences gained by
Formal acts of worship combined with good works
Go to confession
Receive communion
Pray for the intentions of the Pope
What do our sins divide our sound between
Serving Jesus
Serving our sinful selves
How is Christ’s love difference from human love?
Christ’s live is never-ending or ceasing and it purifies us
When are you required to go to confession
Whenever you are in mortal sin
At least once yearly
What are the benefits of frequent confession
Genuine self-knowledge is increased Bad habits are corrected The conscience is purified Christian humility grows The will is strengthened Lukewarmness and spiritual neglect are resisted Self-control is increased
What is satisfaction for sin
Making up for the sins committed
How did both the prodigal son and the elder son reject the father’s love
The prodigal son took his inheritance from his father, basically telling him he wants him dead and turned his back on him
The elder son felt jealous and angry at his father when he threw the feast, he had an attitude and wouldn’t even enter the house
Explain the sins of both sons
The prodigal son committed mortal sin against his father; turning his back on him completely
The eldest son was unforgiving, resentful, jealous, angry, and bitter with the father
What was the example the elder son was called to follow but didn’t
The example of his father, the example of forgiveness to the prodigal sin, but he decided to be angry instead
Why would the Jews, hearing the story of the prodigal son, have been disguised
The Prodigal Son, after he spent all his money, was hired on a farm to help tend the swine. Swine were considered the least of the least because they ate garbage and rolled in mud and the Jews wouldn’t eat them. They were disguised by the swine and the prodigal son was their servant.
Why would the prodigal son be shown as the least of the least
To show that the father can forgive even him, even the worst of sinners.
Was the prodigal son’s contrition perfect or imperfect
Why
Imperfect
He only wanted to eat and not work with the swine anymore. He didn’t come back because he loved his father. The father still forgave him
