1. THESIS # 5 ON
SACRAMENTS

2. The forgiveness of sins
committed after
baptism is conferred by
a particular sacrament
called the Sacrament of
Reconciliation.

3. Status Questionis
Status Questionis
1. What is the Sacrament of
Reconciliation?
2. What are the sins
committed after Baptism?

4. Status Questionis
Status Questionis
3. What are the elements
needed for the valid
reception of the
sacrament?
4. What are the effects of
this Sacrament?

5. Outline
I.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
a. Definition
b. Biblical Foundations
c. By Tradition
II. Actual Sin
a. Venial
b. Mortal

6. Outline
III. Essential Elements
a. Matter and Form
b. Ministers of the Sacrament
IV. Effects of the Sacrament
V. Conclusion
VI. References

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
John 20:22-23
“Receive the Holy Spirit. If you
forgive the sins of any, They are
forgiven; if you retain the sins of
any , they are retained.”

9. Biblical Foundations
Luke 15: 21-22
“And the son said to him
“Father, I have sinned against
heaven and before you; I am no
longer worthy to be called your
Son. But the father said to his
servants, Bring quickly the best
robe, and put it on him; and put a
ring on his hand, and shoes in his
feet.”

10. By Tradition
St. Clement of Rome
Let us fix our eyes on Christ’s
blood and understand how
precious it is to his
Father, for, poured out for our
salvation, it has brought to the
whole world the grace of
repentance.

11. II. Actual Sin
Is any willful
thought, desire, word,
action or omission
forbidden by the law of
God.

12. a. Venial Sin
-is
a less serious offense
against our loving God
b. Mortal Sin
-is a grievous offence
against our loving God

13. 3 Conditions Necessary to Make a
Sin Mortal
• grave matter
• full knowledge
• complete consent

14. III. a. Matter and Form
MATTER
REMOTE
Sins committed
after Baptism
PROXIMATE
3 Acts of the
Penitent

15. PROXIMATE
MATTER
Contrition
Confession
Satisfaction

16. FORM
Words of absolution
pronounced by the
confessor
PRAYER OF
ABSOLUTION

17. b. Ministers of the Sacrament
BISHOP
POPE
CARDINAL
PRIEST

18. V. Effects of the Sacrament
1. Reconciliation with God by which
the penitent recover grace;
2. Reconciliation with the church
3. Remission of the eternal
punishment incurred by mortal sins;

19. IV. Effects of the Sacrament
4. Remission, at least in part of
the temporal punishments
resulting from sin;
5. Peace and serenity of
conscience, and spiritual
consolation
6. An increase of spiritual
strength for the Christian battle

20. V. Conclusions
1. Sacrament of reconciliation in
which sinners obtain forgiveness for
their sins committed.
2. The sins committed after
baptism are referring to actual sins
both mortal and venial.

21. V. Conclusions
3. The Sacrament of Reconciliation
is administered through the
instrumentality of the validly
ordained priest .
4. The sacrament of Reconciliation
restores and joins us to God’s grace
and intimate friendship with Him.

22. VI. References
• 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