| A | B |
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| conscience | the ability we have to decide whether a thought, word, or deed is right or wrong. |
| contrition | sorrow for our sins and willingness to avoid sin. |
| reparation | taking the responsibility to make up for harm from our sins. |
| Reconciliation | the sacrament in which we are forgiven by God and the Church for our sins. |
| absolution | the prayer the priest says asking forgiveness of our sins. |
| penance | a prayer or good work that helps make up for our sins. |
| social sin | when groups choose not to do God's loving will. |
| confession | telling our sins to a priest to be forgiven. |
| mortal sin | serious sin causing us to turn completely away from God's love. |
| venial sin | less serious sins that do cause hurt to others, ourselves, and the Church. |
| sin | freely choosing to do what we know is wrong. |
| John Newton | a Scottish sea captain who was a slave trader and wrote "Amazing Grace." |
