| A | B |
|---|
| contrition | The penitent has a deep sorrow for sins committed |
| confession | The penitent tells or confesses his or her sins to the priest |
| contrition | The penitent prays an act of contrition |
| contrition | The penitent is truly sorry for sins and firmly intends not to sin again |
| confession | The penitent talks with the priest about ways to love God and others |
| penance | is asked by the priest to say a prayer to do something that shows sorrow for sins |
| penance | a prayer or action - can help the penitent to make up for any harm caused by sin and to grow as a disciple of Christ |
| absolution | The priest gives this to the penitent |
| absolution | God's forgiveness of sins through the words of the priest |
| penitent | the person seeking God's forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation |
| reconciliation | the sacrament when we ask God to forgive our sins |
| repent | turn away from sin and live the way God wants us to live |
| act of contrition | prayer we say in confession |
