sacraments of forgiveness fill-ins

why does Jesus tell peter that we should forgive one another not seven times, but seventy-seven times?

• we constantly need forgiveness from God but we need t be willing to forgive others

• 7 signifies competition

________ is the FIRST sacrament that provides forgiveness of sins

Baptism

All sins committed AFTER are forgiven by ___________

penance

our preparations in this sacrament presumes 3 things:

• willingness to repent

• genuine sorrow for sins

• a resolve to sin no more

we partake in this sacrament by:

• confessing to the priest

• having intentions to fix the sin

• receiving priests absolution

alienation

a sense of distance from others

reconciliation

reuniting with others