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What is the primary purpose of the sacrament of Reconciliation?
To receive forgiveness of sins and reconcile with God
What is the role of the priest in the sacrament of Reconciliation?
To grant forgiveness of sins through absolution
What is the biblical foundation for the sacrament of Reconciliation?
Jesus' appearance to the disciples on the evening of the first day of the week
What is the sacramental matter of Reconciliation?
Repentance, confession, and the intention to make reparation
What is one of the effects of the sacrament of Reconciliation?
Remission of mortal sins
What is the name of the sacrament that is also known as Penance and Confession?
Reconciliation
What is the significance of the sacrament of Penance according to the Church's teaching?
A means to receive forgiveness for grave sins
What is the role of the minister in the sacrament of Penance?
To provide spiritual guidance and forgiveness
What is the consequence of speaking against the Holy Spirit according to Matthew 12:32?
No forgiveness in this age or in the age to come
What is the purpose of the sacramental seal in confession?
To maintain absolute secrecy about the sins revealed
What is the role of the Church in the sacrament of Penance?
To provide spiritual guidance and forgiveness through the ministry of the Church
What is the consequence of obstinacy in sin according to the Church's teaching?
Final impenitence
What is the primary purpose of the sacraments?
To build up the Body of Christ and to sanctify men and women
What is the effect of the sacraments on the recipient?
To draw them into a closer relationship with the Church
What is the significance of the sacraments in relation to Jesus Christ?
They bring about an actual meeting with Jesus through signs
What is the role of the minister in the sacraments?
Their lack of holiness does not prevent grace from being offered
What do the sacraments give to the recipient?
Divine life and nourishment
What is the nature of the sacraments?
Saving symbolic acts or visible signs
Learn about the sacraments and their role in giving grace to our souls, as taught by the Catholic Church. Understand the concept of 'ex opere operato' and how it relates to the minister's holiness. Discover the two-fold effect of the sacraments.
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