Understanding Sin and Reconciliation

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Flashcards covering the definitions, consequences, and types of sin, as well as the path to reconciliation through Christ and the Church.

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What is the main definition of sin?

Rejection of or wrong against God.

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What is a secondary definition of sin?

A wrong against reason, truth, and right conscience.

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What is the main cause of sin?

A failure in genuine love for God and neighbor caused by inordinate attachment to certain goods.

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What are the forms of sin?

A word, action, or desire contrary to the eternal law.

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Where do we see sin generally?

Attitude, action (sin of commission), failure to act (sin of omission), and abuse of power.

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Give examples of social sins prevalent in society

Everyday actions, widespread dishonesty, hate and prejudice, greed, excessive consumerism and violence.

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What does sin separate us from?

God (truth, goodness, beauty), ourselves (hardens hearts, weakens intellects, enslaves wills), and one another (jealousy, mistrust).

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What are the consequences of mortal sin?

Death of true love and charity in our hearts and loss of sanctifying grace.

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What is personal sin?

Sin committed by an individual that is his or her own responsibility (culpability).

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What is social sin?

A cycle of sin, violence, and injustice caused by individual sin, often leading to structures of sin in society.

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What three conditions must be met for a sin to be considered mortal?

Grave matter, full knowledge, and complete consent.

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What are the effects of mortal sin?

Loss of charity/true love, loss of sanctifying grace, and loss of friendship with God.

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How does venial sins impact us?

Damages/weakens our relationship with God

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What is the definition of social sin?

A cycle of sin, violence, and injustice caused by individual sin, often leading to structures of sin in society.

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What are the classifications of injustice from the reading 'Left to Tell'?

Discrimination, dehumanization, and extermination.

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What are the steps in the spiral of violence?

Basic injustice, violent response, violent counter response, escalating violence, and violence ends temporarily.

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How do we contribute to structures of sin?

Cause, support, or utilize evil; fail to avoid, eliminate, or limit certain social evils; giving excuses.

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What offers forgiveness when we fail?

Jesus

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What offers reconciliation when relationships break?

Jesus

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Where is our relationship with God restored?

Sacrament of Reconciliation

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What does God provide in the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

His grace, God’s divine life inside of us, which wipes away our sins in the ocean of his mercy.

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What are we called to in terms of our relationship with God?

Continual personal conversion

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How can we follow Christ and address social sins?

Pray, hope, work, and love.

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Who guides us on how to follow Christ’s teachings?

Catholic Social Teaching