The Forgiveness of Sins

According to the text, what are the two means given by Christ within the Church to take away sin?

• Baptism and Penance

• Prayer and Fasting

• Charity and Good Works

• Meditation and Confession

What is the purpose of baptism according to the text?

• To take away the sin inherited from Adam and any sins committed before baptism

• To provide a sense of community

• To symbolize a new beginning

• To mark the end of a religious journey

What did Peter tell the crowds on the day of Pentecost?

• "Pray and fast for the forgiveness of your sins."

• "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins."

• "Give alms to the poor and your sins will be forgiven."

• "Confess your sins to one another and you will be healed."

What sacrament is needed for sins committed after baptism?

• Eucharist

• Confirmation

• Penance

• Holy Orders

Which scripture explains that "the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"?

• John 8:1-11

• Luke 7:48

• Matt. 9:6

• Acts 2:38

What power did Christ give to the apostles to ensure the Church could offer forgiveness to future generations?

• The power to write Scripture

• The power to perform miracles

• The power to forgive sins

• The power to preach

According to John 20:21-23, what did Jesus say to the apostles after his resurrection?

• Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.

• As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.

• I am the way, the truth, and the life.

• Blessed are the peacemakers.

What is one of the two times in the Bible where it is mentioned that God breathed on man?

• Genesis 1:1

• John 3:16

• Genesis 2:7

• Matthew 28:19

What did Christ promise the apostles in Matthew 28:19-20?

• I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.

• I am with you always, to the close of the age.

• You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.

• I will make you fishers of men.

What does 2 Corinthians 5:18 say about the ministry given by God?

• All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.

• For we walk by faith, not by sight.

• For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

• For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son.