Religion Chptr. 7 Vocab ~ D'Alba
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Absolution | the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance |
| Annointing of the Sick | one of the seven sacraments. It is admisitered by a bishop or priest to someone who suffers from illness or old age. it includes prayers and annointing of the hands and forehead with the Oil of the Sick. It is usually administered together with Penance and the Eucharist |
| Conscience | The inner voice of a human being, in whose heart is inscribed the law of God. Moral conscience is a judgment of practical reason about the moral quality of a human action that a person will do, is in the process of doing, or has already done. |
| Contrition | True sorrow for and hatred of committed sins, coupled with the firm purpose to sin no more. Contrition is necessary to make a good Confession and for the priest to absolve a penitent in the Sacrament of Penance. |
| Forgiveness | pardon for one's actions; being reconciled with God and others |
| Reconciliation | restoring peace and Harmony to estranged parties. Jesus Christ brings peace and reconciliation by acting as arbitrator, or mediator between God and Humanity. |
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