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Freedom

Freedom is often thought to be

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the ability to choose freely in order to act in one’s own interest

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Negative freedom

Negative freedom is

freedom from

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freedom from external control is referred to as negative freedom

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Negative freedom

It involves an individual saying

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no to someone or something outside them being a controlling force.

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Freedom

Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraph 1731) observes that:

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‘freedom is the power, rooted in treason… to perform deliberate actions.’

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Freedom

Freedom requires a person to be able to

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choose how they act

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Positive freedom

The capacity to act with

self

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self mastery in their own interest

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Positive freedom

Can be thought of as the capacity to say

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yes to certain dispositions and behaviours that increase ones freedom.

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Positive freedom

concerned with the degree to which

ind

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individuals can act autonomously and in accordance with their personal responsibility , rather than acting under the influence of desires and external influences

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Self mastery

Self mastery is the

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ability to control one’s thoughts , emotions and actions to achieve personal goals , maintain mental well being and improve overall life satisfaction

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Virtue

Virtue is

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thinking and doing what is right and avoding what is wrong

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Cardinal virtues

The Cardinal virtues are

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  1. Prudence
  2. Justice
  3. Fortitude
  4. Temperance
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Freedom requires self mastery because it allows

individuals

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individuals to make conscious , deliberate choices rather than being driven by impluses , external pressures or unexamined habits

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For Catholics freedom attains perfection when it is

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directed towards God our beatitude

(Catholic Catechism , paragraph 1731)

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Negative freedom is freedom from

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interference

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By free will one shapes one’s

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own life

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Human freedom is a force for

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growth and maturity in truth and goodness

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Define the term ‘free will’

Free will is the capacity to

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choose one’s actions. Defined as the ability to make rational choice to act as one desires

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Outline why humans have the capacity to choose evil

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Free will allows people to choose good but also evil.

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If a person use free will to

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choose sinful behaviour while semmingly free they are not free as sin is a controlling force that prevents a person from making decisions in their own interests

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Outline the relationship between free will and freedom

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Free will is the capacity to choose one’s actions while freedom involves freely choosing to direct oneself towards God so that a person makes decisions of their own responsibility

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Outline the circumstances in which an individuals ability to use free will is limited

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the exercise of freedom does not imply the right to say or do whatever. For example racism is not tolerated.

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True freedom according to the bible involves

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following God’s commandments and living a life of love and service.

Galatians 5:13

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Freedom should not be used for self

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indulgence but for serving others humbly in love

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In the Catholic tradition freedom requires a person to

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direct themselves towards what is good and God , as God is the source of love and goodness.

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Para 1733

the more one does

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the more one does what is good, the freer one becomes. There is no true freedom except in the service of what is good and just.

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Outline how belief in Jesus Christ relates to the Catholic understanding of freedom.

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Faith in christ and living as he taught and modelled are central to how one experiences freedom.

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Define the term revealed law

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is revealed to mankind through the writings of the Holy Bible

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What is the fullest form of revealed law

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Is the teaching of Jesus or what is called the New Law.

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New law is a source of

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freedom for Catholics

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New Law empowers people to

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develop the dispositions and behaviours in order to do good and direct themselves towards God and therefore experience true freedom

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Beatitudes

The Beatitudes as presented in the

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Sermon on the Mount

(Matthew 5: 3 - 13)

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Beatitudes

They outline the

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attidues and actions that can lead to true happiness and fulfillment in Christian life.

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Beatitudes

“Blessed are the poor in spirit for

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theirs is the kingdom of heaven

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Beatitudes

Recognizing spiritual poverty

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fosters humility

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Beatitudes

Freeing the individuals from the

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pride that blinds them to their dependence on God

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Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Jesus’ reference to the poor in spirit puts

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the emphasis not on material poverty but on ones inner attitude

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Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

The poors need for

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God makes them blessed

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Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

It refers to people who take their

power

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powerlessness to heart , who recognise God is the only one that can help them and trust that God will act on their behalf

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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

This beatitude refers to those who are not

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content with things as they are and refuse to stifle the restlessness of heart that points man towards something greater

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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

The person who hungers and thirsts for righteousness longs for

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God’s saving action and seeks to do God’s will ‘with the intensity of someone starving for food or dying of first

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Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God

The peacemakers are those who strive

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to bring about harmony with God and with others in society

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Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God

They seek to unite those who are

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estranged from one another and to be reconciled with their own enemies

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Outline God’s original plan for human freedom

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God’s original plan for human freedom was for humans to love and live in harmony with themselves ,others, creation and God

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Original sin is the choice of the

first

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first humans to sin and damage humanities relationship with God

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The sinfulness of the first humans or original sin means that the

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‘whole of human history is marked by the original fault freely committed by our first parents.

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Original sin limits the human

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capacity to do good and therefore inhibits people’s ability to freely choose what is good.

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Choosing to sin restricts people’s capacity to do

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good , act upon their own responsibility and to be free.

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Acting implusively in an aggresive manner prevents a person

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from acting in a way that allows them to do well , flourish and do things in their interests and the interests of others.

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Sinful behaviour such as violence also

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imposes upon the freedom of others

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Outline what is meant by the term virtue

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A virtue is an interior disposition , a positive habit , a passion that has been placed at the service of the good.

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Define the term self mastery and outline its relationship to freedom

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Self mastery is the control over one’s desires in order to restrict sinful behaviour and to freely choose to do good.

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The development of virtue

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allows a person to make decisions that allow them and others to flourish and to ultimately be free

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Cardinal virtues

These are called the cardinal virtues because

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all other virtues are grouped around them

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Cardinal virtues: Prudence

the ability to be

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cautious and thoughtful in decision making

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Cardinal virtues: Prudence

The three other cardinal virtues are

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dependent upon a person being prudent

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Cardinal virtues: Justice

Justice occurs when people

provide

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provide the conditions for people to flourish and fulfill their full potential.

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Cardinal virtues: Fortitude

Virtue that requires to do

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good and promote the good of others when it is challenging to do so

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Cardinal virtues: Temperance

Is a virtue because immoderate behaviour

proves

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proves to be a destructive force in all areas of life.

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Cardinal virtues: Temperance

Immoderate behaviour occurs when someone does not have

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adequate self control and does or consumes things in excess manner that is harmful to themselves or others

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Outline how a person can develop a virtue

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The Catechism explains that a firm faith in God, in the first place , helps people to develop a virtue. People need to practice virtue in their daily lives which means developing within oneself.

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Summary of the Catholic teaching of freedom

The Catholic view of freedom is based in

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the Christian belief that the ultimate source of goodness is revealed in the Jesus Christ

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Summary of the Catholic teaching of freedom

The church teaches that for people to be free they need to seek

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goodness, love God and live as Christ taught and modelled.

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Natural law

Natural law which is present

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in the heart of each man and established by reason.

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Natural law

It is

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universal and its authority extends to all men.

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Natural and revealed law allow a person to

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discern what is good and what behaviours direct people toward good and living as Jesus taught

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Outline how the Sacrament of Penace was instituted

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The Sacrament of Penance was instituted by Jesus when he appeared to his disciples after his resurrection.

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Outline why Catholics confess their sins

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The forgiveness of sin and reconciliation with God enables a person to choose what is good , act upon their responsibility and experience freedom

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: First Rite of Reconciliation

celebrated by an individual in the

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presence of a priest

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: First Rite of Reconciliation

Usually happens in

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Reconciliation room (Confessional)

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: First Rite of Reconciliation

What objects are placed on a table in the centre

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The Bible , crucifix and candle

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: First Rite of Reconciliation

After a short reading of

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scripture , the person reflects on their circumstances and confesses his/her sins and seeks reconciliation

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: First Rite of Reconciliation

The priest offers

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advice and gives penance , meant to help in starting new life and to remedy any weaknesses

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Second Rite of Reconciliation

Often celebrated in

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parishes during advent and Lent

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Second Rite of Reconciliation

What form of the Sacrament of Penance is it

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A communal form

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Second Rite of Reconciliation

Begins with celebration of

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the word - readings from scripture , hymns , prayer a homily

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Second Rite of Reconciliation

An examination of

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conscience , followed by a call to repentance

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Second Rite of Reconciliation

Private

conf

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confession and reconciliation

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Third Rite of Reconciliation

Follows the same

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pattern as the second rite

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Third Rite of Reconciliation

Does not include

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individual confession and reconciliation

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Third Rite of Reconciliation

Instead of individual confession and reconciliation there is

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communal prayer of confession and general absolution

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Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Third Rite of Reconciliation

The use of this form is

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restricted to emergencies and other special circumstances

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Define the term ‘grace’

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God’s grace is defined by the Catechism as ‘favour the free and undeserved help that God gives us to respond to his call to become children of God.

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The Graces of the four elements of the Sacrament of Penance: Contrition

Contrition helps people in the search for

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freedom as being contrite is the “sorrow of the soul for having committed the sin… together with resolution not to sin again.”

para 1451

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The Graces of the four elements of the Sacrament of Penace: Confession

The act of confessing sins makes the pentient

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aware of their sin and helps them to live a Christian life

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The Graces of the four elements of the Sacrament of Penance:Satisfaction

Also helps a person to find freedom since by doing good

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a person’s relationship with God and others is revived

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The Graces of the four elements of the Sacrament of Penance: Absolution

Absolution bestows on the

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sinner the grace which reconciles them with the Church, God and themselves

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The Graces of the four elements of the Sacrament of Penance: Absolution

Through the priests sacramental absolution God grants

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the pentient pardon and peace

Catechism para 1424

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