Topic 10 - Life, Rituals And Practices

Question 1

Define the difference between a religious practise and a religious ritual

Answer 1

A religious practise is a recognised way of doing something religious.

A religious ritual is a symbolic action that promotes what is important about a faith

Question 2

What are the 3 key features of the sacrament of reconciliation?

Answer 2

1) Restores the relationship between you, God and the Church.
2) involves four main elements ; contrition, confession, satisfaction and absolution.
3) Has three different rituals (individual, communal and general absolution)

Question 3

What is the relationship with the lives of people?

Answer 3

• freedom from mortal and venial sin
• restoration
• available to all baptised people
• conversion of heart
• freedom from guilt

Question 4

Describe the four main elements of the practice Reco

Answer 4

1) Contrition - Catholics must be aware of their sinfulness and must be truely sorry for their sins.
2) confession - Catholics must openly confess their sins.
3) act of penance - Catholics must do something to show their willingness to be forgiven.
4) absolution - Catholics are then granted forgiveness by the Priest.