THESIS # 5 ON

SACRAMENTS

The forgiveness of sins committed after baptism is conferred by a particular sacrament called the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Status Questionis

1. What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

2. What are the sins committed after Baptism?

Status Questionis

Status Questionis3. What are the elements

needed for the valid reception of the sacrament?

4. What are the effects of this Sacrament?

Status Questionis

OutlineI. Sacrament of Reconciliation a. Definition b. Biblical Foundations c. By TraditionII. Actual Sin

a. Venialb. Mortal

OutlineIII. Essential Elements

a. Matter and Formb. Ministers of the Sacrament

IV. Effects of the SacramentV. ConclusionVI. References

I. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacrament in which

sinners obtain from God the forgiveness of

sins committed after Baptism through the absolution of the priest.

Biblical Foundations

John 20:22-23 “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, They are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any , they are retained.”

Biblical FoundationsLuke 15: 21-22

“And the son said to him “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your Son. But the father said to his servants, Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes in his feet.”

By TraditionSt. Clement of Rome

Let us fix our eyes on Christ’s blood and understand how precious it is to his Father, for, poured out for our salvation, it has brought to the whole world the grace of repentance.

II. Actual Sin

Is any willful thought, desire, word, action or omission forbidden by the law of God.

thought, word,action

desire,omission

a. Venial Sin -is a less serious offense against our loving God

b. Mortal Sin -is a grievous offence against our loving God

3 Conditions Necessary to Make a Sin Mortal

• grave matter

• full knowledge

• complete consent

III. a. Matter and Form MATTER

REMOTE PROXIMATE

Sins committed after Baptism

3 Acts of the Penitent

PROXIMATE MATTER

Contrition

Confession

Satisfaction

FORM

PRAYER OF ABSOLUTION

Words of absolution pronounced by the

confessor

b. Ministers of the Sacrament

POPE

CARDINAL

BISHOP

PRIEST

V. Effects of the Sacrament

1. Reconciliation with God by which the penitent recover grace;

2. Reconciliation with the church3. Remission of the eternal

punishment incurred by mortal sins;

IV. Effects of the Sacrament

4. Remission, at least in part of the temporal punishments resulting from sin;

5. Peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation

6. An increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle

V. Conclusions

1. Sacrament of reconciliation in which sinners obtain forgiveness for their sins committed.

2. The sins committed after baptism are referring to actual sins both mortal and venial.

V. Conclusions

3. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is administered through the instrumentality of the validly ordained priest .

4. The sacrament of Reconciliation restores and joins us to God’s grace and intimate friendship with Him.

VI. References• Catechism of the Catholic Church. 1994

ECCE and Word of Life publication Manila• Faith Seeking Understanding. Studium

Theologicae Foundation Inc. • The New American Bible.1995.St Paul's.

Metro Manila• Guide to Christian

Sanctification.1999.ISBN.Metro Manila• The Faith Enumerated.2006.Daughters of

St. Paul. Pasay City