Test on Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

What is a venial sin?

A lesser sin that weakens one’s relationship with God.

What is a mortal sin?

A grave sin that breaks one’s relationship with God; requires grave matter, full knowledge, and full consent.

What is social sin?

Sinful structures or collective societal sin (e.g., racism, poverty).

What is the Seal of Confession?

The priest’s obligation to keep all confessions absolutely confidential.

What is a sin of omission?

Failing to do something good that one ought to do.

What is a sin of commission?

A deliberate action that is sinful.

What is reconciliation?

The sacrament that restores a person’s relationship with God and the Church.

Who is a penitent?

The person confessing their sins.

What is penance/satisfaction?

Actions the penitent performs to repair the damage caused by sin.

What is absolution?

The priest’s declaration of forgiveness in the name of Christ.

What is the matter of Reconciliation?

The acts of the penitent—contrition, confession, penance.

What is the form of Reconciliation?

I absolve you of your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit

Who can administer Reconciliation?

A validly ordained priest.

How often can one receive Reconciliation?

As often as needed; required at least once per year for mortal sin.

How was the sacrament practiced in the Early Church?

Public confession and penance; only once in a lifetime.

What change happened in the 7th century?

Irish monks introduced private confession.

What happened at the end of the Middle Ages?

Confession became regular, especially before receiving Eucharist.

What did Pope Pius X promote in the early 20th century?

Frequent reception of the sacrament.

What did Vatican II emphasize?

God’s mercy, healing, and community.

What are the four dimensions of Penance?

Memorial, Celebration, Communion, Transformation.

Who and what does sin harm?

The sinner, others, and the Church.

Who did Jesus give the power to forgive sins?

The Apostles

: What is the Law of Retribution?

The false belief that suffering is a direct punishment for sin.

What is Extreme Unction?

Old name for the Anointing of the Sick.

What is redemptive suffering?

Offering one’s suffering in union with Christ’s for spiritual benefit.

What is the matter of the Anointing of the Sick?

Oil of the Sick.

What is the form of the sacrament?

Words of Anointing.”

Who can administer Anointing of the Sick?

A priest or bishop.

How often can someone receive it?

Whenever seriously ill or in danger of death.

What kind of healing does it provide?

Spiritual, emotional, and sometimes physical healing.

How is the community involved?

Through prayer, presence, and support—it shows unity in the Body of Christ.

What did the Old Testament say about illness?

Illness was seen as punishment for sin.

What did Jesus teach about suffering?

That suffering is not always caused by sin and can have redemptive value.

How can suffering bring us to new life?

By uniting it with Christ’s suffering, we grow in faith and grace.