Sacrament of Reconciliation

A prayer that allows us to express our sorrow is called

• a penance

• a penitent

• an act of contrition

• grace

By God's gift of _____________, we can turn to God and open our hearts to him.

• a penance

• a penitent

• an act of contrition

• grace

An examination of conscience helps us to know what we need to _______________

• heartfelt sorrow

• confess

• grace

• Holy Spirit

Someone seeking God's forgiveness is known as

• a penance

• a penitent

• an act of contrition

• grace

An action that shows we are sorry for our sins is called

• a penance

• a penitent

• an act of contrition

• grace

Confession is _______________ our sins to a priest.

• heartfelt sorrow

• confess

• forgiven

• naming and telling

We ask the _______________ to help us judge the goodness of our thoughts, words, and actions.

• examination of conscience

• an act of contrition

• Holy Spirit

• priest

In absolution our sins are ________________

• forgiven

• heartfelt sorrow

• confess

• naming and telling

The _______________ can never, for any reason, tell anyone what we have confessed.

• Penitent

• Priest

• Deacon

• Teacher

Contrition is ___________ for our sins.

• Penance

• Forgiven

• Heartfelt sorrow

• Naming and telling