Session 13: God is Our Friend Study Guide

This is the sadness we feel for having sinned, followed by a decision not to sin again, that arises from loving God above all else.

• Mortal Sin

• Perfect Contrition

• Venial Sin

• Capital Sins

• Imperfect Contrition

____________ is not caring about our spiritual development.

• sloth

• greed

• envy

• pride

Contrition is the desire to ____________.

• repent

• forgive

• forget

• ignore

__________ is the inability to express humility.

• pride

• arrogance

• modesty

• humbleness

After confessing our wrongdoings, we are granted absolution and a ____________, which might involve a prayer, act of kindness, or service, as directed by the priest.

• penance

• reward

• blessing

• forgiveness

We can show our gratitude for God's forgiveness when we have done something wrong by:

• Praying and asking for guidance

• Ignoring the mistake

• Repeating the mistake

• Blaming others

When does feeling angry or strongly wanting something become the sin of anger or covetousness?

• When it leads to harm or injustice

• When it is acknowledged and controlled

• When it is a natural response

• When it is expressed in a healthy way

Why did the Father forgive his son when he returned home in the Parable of the Prodigal Son?

• Because the son repented and returned home

• Because the father was obliged to forgive

• Because the son brought gifts

• Because the father wanted to teach a lesson

What is the lesson we are meant to learn from the Parable of the Prodigal Son?

• The importance of forgiveness and redemption

• The value of hard work and perseverance

• The consequences of greed and selfishness

• The significance of honesty and integrity

True or False: God will always forgive our mistakes.

• True
• False