Sacraments of Penance

What is the sacrament of penance?

• A. A ceremony performed by a priest

• B. A prayer for forgiveness

• C. A confession of sins to a priest

• D. A form of punishment for sins

What should you do before going to confession?

• A. Pray and examine your life

• B. Bring a friend with you

• C. Write down all your sins

• D. Avoid going to confession

What do most people say at the beginning of confession?

• A. Bless me father for I've sinned

• B. I'm sorry for what I've done

• C. Please forgive me, Father

• D. I don't know what to say

Why do we confess our sins to a priest?

• A. To receive advice from the priest

• B. Because Jesus gave priests the power to forgive sins

• C. To keep ourselves honest

• D. All of the above

What is sin?

• A. Choosing something against God's will

• B. A mistake that can be easily forgiven

• C. A punishment for bad behavior

• D. None of the above

What is the difference between mortal sin and venial sin?

• A. Mortal sin is more serious than venial sin

• B. Mortal sin is a complete break in our relationship with God

• C. Venial sin is a smaller offense against God

• D. All of the above

Which sins should you confess?

• A. Only mortal sins

• B. Only venial sins

• C. Any sins that go against God's will

• D. None of the above

What should you do after confession?

• A. Do the penance given by the priest

• B. Forget about your sins and move on

• C. Confess your sins again

• D. None of the above

What is the purpose of confession?

• A. To receive forgiveness for our sins

• B. To heal and let go of our sins

• C. To start living our Christian life again

• D. All of the above

What is the Act of Contrition?

• A. A prayer expressing sorrow for sins

• B. A ritual performed during confession

• C. A declaration of faith in God's mercy

• D. A promise to avoid future sins