3rd Grade We Believe Chapter 18

penance

A prayer or action that shows we are sorry for our sins

sin

A thought, word, or action that is against God's law

contrition

Being sorry for our sins and intending not to sin again

always

God is _________-willing to forgive us when we are truly sorry.

absolution

God's forgiveness of our sins through the words and actions of the priest

conscience

Our________________is God's gift that helps us to know right from wrong

confession

Telling our sins to the priest

made strong

Through Penance our relationship with God and the Church is _________

False

True or False: In the sacrament of Reconciliation, we receive absolution through the prayers of the assembly.

False

True or False: Telling our sins to a priest is called contrition.

we ask ourselves weather or not we have loved God, others and ourselves.

What do we do when we examine our conscience?

Contrition

When we pray an Act of _________, we tell God we are sorry for our sins

Contrition

____ is being sorry for our sins and intending not to sin again.

Confession

____ is telling our sins to a priest.

A penance

____________________ is something we do to show we are sorry for our sins.