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| Where did the apostles get their authority to forgive sins, and what scriptural basis proves that? |
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| Jesus, Gospel (John 20: 22-23) |
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| The priest asks us to do certain things to make up for our sins. |
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| What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation meant to do? |
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| healing what is broken to set free what is bound |
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| Explain the rite of penance in the early Church. |
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| It took sometimes as much as several years. It was only for serious sins, and once in a lifetime it was public. |
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| When did Celtic penance become the ordinary practice for the rest of Europe? |
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| What is sin, for a Christian? |
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| failing to grow and respond to God |
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| What is the central prayer and sign of the sacrament of reconciliation? |
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| What is the Church's teaching regarding when we are obliged to receive reconciliation? |
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| once a year and whenever you have committed a mortal sin |
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| sorrow for having sinned and a firm decision to not sin again |
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