The document discusses the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It defines the sacrament as conferring forgiveness of sins committed after baptism through the absolution of a priest. It notes that actual sins after baptism can be venial or mortal. Mortal sins require grave matter, full knowledge, and complete consent. The essential elements of the sacrament are contrition, confession of sins to a priest, and satisfaction. The priest absolves the penitent of sins. Effects of the sacrament include reconciliation with God and the Church, remission of eternal punishment, and peace of conscience.
4. Status Questionis
Status Questionis
3. What are the elements
needed for the valid
reception of the
sacrament?
4. What will be the effects of
this Sacrament?
5. Outline
I. Sacrament of Reconciliation
II. Actual Sin
a. Venial
b. Mortal
III. Essential Elements
a. Matter and Form
b. Minister of the
Sacrament
7. I. Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sacrament in which
sinners obtain from
God the forgiveness of
sins committed after Baptism
through the absolution of the
priest.
8. Biblical Foundations
2 cor. 2:5-10
“ Whomever you forgive
anything so do I. For indeed
what I have forgiven, If I
have forgiven anything has
been forgiven you in the
presence of Christ.”
17. V. Effects of the Sacrament
• Reconciliation with God by
which the penitent recover
grace;
• Reconciliation with the church
• Remission of the eternal
punishment incurred by mortal
sins;
18. IV. Effects of the Sacrament
• Remission, at least in part of the
temporal punishments resulting
from sin;
• Peace and serenity of
conscience, and spiritual
consolation
• An increase of spiritual strength
for the Christian battle
19. V. Conclusions
•
Sacrament of reconciliation in
which sinners obtain forgiveness for
their sins committed.
• The sins committed after
baptism are referring to actual sins
both mortal and venial.
20. V. Conclusions
•
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
is administered through the
instrumentality of the priest .
•
The sacrament of Reconciliation
restores and joins us to God’s grace
and intimate friendship with Him.
21. VI. Bibliography
• Catechism of the Catholic Church. 1994
ECCE and Word of Life publication Manila
• Faith Seeking Understanding. Studium
Theologicae Foundation Inc.
• The New American Bible.1995.St Paul's.
Metro Manila
• Guide to Christian
Sanctification.1999.ISBN.Metro Manila
• The Faith Enumerated.2006.Daughters of
St. Paul. Pasay City