| A | B |
|---|
| Peace | Shalom or spiritual consolation |
| Epiclesis | Asking for the power of the Holy Spirit |
| Absolution | The priest pardons the sins of the penitent |
| Venial Sin | Sin that does not destroy Divine life on our souls |
| Mortal Sin | A serious offense that destroys divine life in the soul of the sinner |
| Social Sin | Cumulative effect of personal sin that can affect society and create structures of sin |
| Incarnation | The truth of faith that the Son of God assumed our human nature in order to bring about our salvation. |
| Conscience | The internal voice that helps us to discern right from wrong. |
| Contrition | Sorrow for sin and a resolution to not sin again |
| Temporal Punishments | Purification from unhealthy attachments to creatures. |
| Indulgence | Remission of the temporal punishments due to sin. |
| Penances | May include prayers, sacrifices, works of mercy or service |
| Public Penance | Penance for grave sins such as murder, adultery, and idolatry |
| Form Three of Penance | Communal penance with general absolution |
| Form One of Penance | Individual Confession with individual Absolution |
| Form Two of Penance | Communal Penance with individual confession and absolution |
| Perfect Contrition | Sorrow for our sins because we love God |
| Imperfect Contrition | Sorrow for our sins because of their punishments |
| John Vianney | Cure of Ars |
