religion ch 6 test

The word reconciliation comes from a Latin word that means

"to restore to union, to rejoin or put together again"

Personal sins (sins for which only an individual is responsible) could include :

(all of the above) - spreading false rumors about a specific person - indulging in excessive consumerism - committing murder

What is Contrition ? What are personal sins ?

- "First and most important act of penitent" : sorrow of the soul and resolution to avoid the sin - personal sins are sins in "thought, word, deed, or omission". thoughts = sin : negative thoughts such as anger, jealousy, lust, can hurt yourself and could become actions. Sin of omission : given too much change and didn't go back to return it

What is Confession ? What is the purpose of the seal of confession ?

- Admitting sins to the priest - Necessary to recognize your sins - The act of acknowledging the wrong to God and another (the priest) - the sharing of our "secret" can assist in breaking the isolation that sin (and accompanying guilt or shame) can bring - Seal of confession assures privacy and safety

What were Jesus' two Great Commandments ?

- Love God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength - Love your neighbor as yourself

Importance of Confession :

- The importance of a wise and trusted guide in matters of faith and becoming the person you want to be - In addition to God's forgiveness, there is reconciliation with the Church (one another) — avoiding the experience of doing it alone

Absolution :

- To absolve : " to state formally that somebody is not guilty or responsible for something " - The priest, sensing conversion, pronounces absolution and makes the sign of the cross (signifying the work of the trinity in forgiveness )

Some signs of a call to conversion :

- a tragedy that shocks us and makes us view things differntly - some may convert out of loneliness, despair, a need for help or even curiosity

What are the 4 elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation ? Which is the most important ?

- contrition (most important) - confession - satisfaction (penance) - absolution (these are the 4 elements to repare any relationship)

What is the focus of forgiveness ? What is conversion ? What does God call us to ?

- forgiveness is about reparing a relationship - conversion : a reorientation of ourselves towards God - God calls us to ongoing conversion, to relationship, to friendship - we are called to be contrite and return to God

Jesus on forgiving :

- jesus forgave multiple sins such as : the penitential women : A Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him. A woman in that town who lived a sinful life came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them. When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner." Jesus responded, I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love and faith has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little."

What is perfect contrition ? What is imperfect contrition ?

- perfect contrition : "sorrow for sin because you love God and want to be in a relationship with him" - imperfect contrition : "sorrow for sin because you fear punishment or perceive the ugliness of sin". Imperfect contrition can lead to forgiveness through the sacrament of reconciliation

The different ways to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance permitted by the revised Rite of Penance include

- private individual confession and individual absolution - communal celebration with individual confession and absolution.

Jesus gives a parable about God's forgiveness :

- the Prodigal Son : Jesus' promise of the Fathers forgiveness always being available for a contrite person - God forgiveness also asks that we forgive others such as in the Our Father prayer and the unforgiving servant

What is the story of the unforgiving servant ?

A servant owed a large sum of money to a man. He is thrown in jail but begged for forgiveness so the man released him. The servant comes upon a person who owes him a small sum of money. He throws a fit and puts him in jail. When the man learns that he did not forgive others after he was just forgiven from a huge debt, the man was furiated.

A prayer that expresses sorrow for sins.

Act of Contrition

What does Jesus say in the parable of the paralyic and why ?

Before healing paralytic Jesus says your sins are forgiven because that release from guilt and shame is very powerful and healing to a person's soul.

A first step in turning away from sin and returning to God's grace.

Conversion

A troubled mind is one of the effects of reconciliation with God and the Church

False

Conversion is a one-time experience that, after it takes place, lasts for a lifetime.

False

In examining our conscience, the only thing needed is to review whether one has broke one of the ten commandments

False

Jesus told his followers to forget about obeying the Law or the prophets since he was introducing a new law.

False

Mystagogia is a purification after death if one has God's friendship but still needs pruification because of past sins

False

Private confession, as we know it today, didn't develop until the nineteenth century.

False

The revised Rite of Penance permits only private and individual confession with individual absolution

False

A sin of commision is a refusal to act when you should

False its ommission

What is central to the Sacrament of Reconciliation ?

God's willingness to forgive, and his actual forgiveness are central to the sacrament of reconciliation, which is intended to be a key part of maintaining right relationship with God

_________________ is the Hebrew term for God's infinite mercy.

Hesed

Sorrow for committed sins because one fears punishment for them or the public disgrace of having committed the sin.

Imperfect Contrition

Satisfaction (penance) :

Making amends (righting the wrong) Penance is about correcting behavior going forward (and possible righting relationships) Penance does not earn the forgiveness

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Only God can forgive sins.

What comes from the absolution ?

Peace of mind, relief, forgiveness makes it easier for us to forgive others

What is the result of abolution and these elements ?

Reconciliation - Reconciliation to/ with God, Church/others, self - Fruits of forgiveness/reconciliation : life transformation (the final step of conversion ) - peace/ peace of mind - Forgiveness of others - To be a part of - In position to be a better person

Salvation =

Reconciliation = relationship

What are the tools of self examination ?

Spiritual Axiom - when I am execessively upset, the problem lies with me - inventory of resentments - all of this, in the sacramental context, is preparation for reconciliation

Consider how the four elements of reconciliation apply in the sacrament and in our relationship with one another

The 4 elements of this sacrament all contribute to healing and forgiveness. They are all necessary for forgiveness and to repair any relationship. For example, contrition is our sorrow for the wrong. Confession is our acknowledging the wrong and apologizing. Penance is us trying to right the wrong / correct the behavior. Finally, absolution is a person who accepts the apology and agrees to restoration of the relationship

A formal or informal prayer that penitents pray during the Sacrament of Penance to express sorrow for sin

The Act of Contrition

What is salvation history ?

The pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions the story of God's saving action in human history we receive salvation through reconciliation and right relationships. salvation is being saved from sin, having a relationship with God, all of which are achieved through reconciliation

Which circumstance is NOT one of the three conditions necessary for a sin to be mortal?

The sin must affect a lot of people conditions necessary are : - the person must understand the gravity of the sin - the person must completly consent to the sin - the sinful action must be a grave or serious matter

At one time in Church history, the penitent had to return to the confessor priest to receive absolution after the penance was completed.

True

Confessors once consulted books called penitentiaries to determine what penance should be given for each sin.

True

Jesus gave the Church the power to forgive sins in his name

True

Jesus taught that sin was a "hardness of heart" because the sinner is cut off from God's invitation to love.

True

Personal sins include both mental sins and actual sins against our covenant with God and others.

True

The final step of conversion is life transformation

True

The prayer by which a priest, through the power given to the Church by Jesus Christ, pardons a repentant sinner in the Sacrament of Penance.

absolution

Which of these is not one of the essential acts of the penitent ?

absolution

The parish practice of providing Scripture readings and a homily along with opportunities for private, individual confession is called ____ celebration of penance (as opposed to private individual confession).

communal

Heartfelt sorrow for sins committed, along with the intention of sinning no more. This most important act of penitents is necessary for receiving absolution in the Sacrament of Penance.

contrition

________and not simply exterior acts of penance, is what God wants from us

conversion

Reflection on the Ten Commandments is a good starting point for the ___________ of conscience and preparation for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

examination

An honest self-assessment of how well you have lived God's covenant of love, leading you to accept responsibility for your sins and to realize your need for God's merciful forgiveness.

examination of conscience

Penalty imposed by the Church for serious sin that means that a person is no longer "in communion" with the Church

excommunication

In the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, the most important act of the penitent is

feeling and expressing true contrition.

A term for the material or content of a moral action, whether good, evil, or neutral. If the _________ of an act is evil, the act itself is evil.

moral object

A serious, deadly violation of God's law of love that destroys sanctifying grace in the soul of the sinner. _________ involve grave matter, full knowledge of the evil done, and full consent of the will.

mortal sin

A person who admits his or her sins, is truly sorry for having sinned, and wishes to be restored to relationship with God and the Church.

penitent

Books for confessors in the past that listed sins with corresponding penances.

penitentiaries

The secrecy priests are bound to keep regarding any sins confessed to them.

sacramental seal

Meaning of "the unexamined life is not worth living" :

socrates explains that living a life in a continuous routine without examining what you actually want out of life is not worth living. Rather you should reflect on your life and actions, examine how you have lived and why you have sinned.

All of these are names for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation EXCEPT

the sacrament of thanksgiving.

Which of the following is not a part of individual confession ?

the singing of a hymn

A sin that weakens and wounds your relationship with God but does not destroy grace in your soul.

venial sin