Sacrament Of Reconciliation Flashcards
What are the 4 steps of reconciliation
Confession, Penance, Contrition, Absolution
What does confession mean
Saying yohr sins out loud and confessing and how you wont sin again.
What does penance mean
An act that tries to repair the damage caused by sin. Priest offwrs penance in a form of a prayer or an act of charity
What does contriton mean
Contrition means being truly sorry for your sins and expressing your regret through a prayer”oh my god because you are so good…”
What does Absolution mean
Being completely forgiven from your sins. Priest stretches out his uand and absolves you of sin
How is the sacrament of Reconciliation similar to the parableof the prodigal son
Both teach us about forgiveness