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Okay, not to be flip, but, seriously, I think you could reword this question as to how you could possibly lead a moral life without the sacrament of penance? The sacrament of penance is the only normal way in which God forgives sins committed after baptism AND gives His grace in abundance for overcoming those sins which are confessed. All spiritual writers of the past uncounted centuries, included this past one have been unanimous in calling for weekly to every two weeks regular confession. Which is assuming that you are making your examination of conscience every single day at the end of the day. Outside of the miraculous there is no way to overcome any sin, much less mortal sin without regular confession, which is the same way as saying there is no way to assure your spiritual growth and one day attaining heaven without regular confession (the sacrament of penance).
Regarding the links below, the first one will take you to The Leaflet Missal Company which offers numerous pamphlets to aid in an examination of conscience to prepare for confession, and about confession. The amazon link will take you to Scott Hahn's book on confession which explains the necessity for it and how to use it properly.
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In what Sacrament do we celebrate our sorrow and God's forgiveness?
.Catholic AnswerIn the sacrament of Confession, also know as Reconciliation or Penance: we confess our sinners with TRUE contrition, and the priest gives us absolution. The sacrament of Baptism, of course, forgives ALL sins committed up to that point in life. The Sacrament of the Eucharist forgives all venial sins to someone who attends Mass with sincere contrition and participates in the Penitential Rite, and the Sacrament of Anointing (Unction) also forgives sins.
What are the three sacraments that can help a fifth grade like me live a holy life?
Baptism,Eucharist,Penance
How does the Sacrament of the Sick help people in their journey to life after death?
1, it's not Sacrament of the Sick, it's the Anointing of the Sick, and it gives them a speciall blessing to heal them
What type of sacrament is Holy Commuion?
Eucharist (Communion) is one of the four sacraments of initiation along with Baptism, Reconciliation and Confirmation; it is called a Sacrament of the living as you must be in a state of grace to worthily receive it. Sacraments such as Baptism and Penance are "Sacraments of the dead" because you are dead in your sins when you receive them, and they restore you to a state of life.
Are all sacraments necessary to the Catholic life?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe only strictly necessary sacrament, without which one has no Christian life at all is Baptism. To live a good Christian life, one should regularly receive Penance and the Eucharist, and receive confirmation when of age. The sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders are only appropriate for those who have that vocation. And the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is helpful at the end or in sickness, but not necessarily required.
What are are the Sacraments of Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation?
Penance is also known as confession, so the sacrament of Penence refers to the first (and the subsequent) occasion on which a child makes their first Confession - which pretty much entails set prayers and cleansing the soul by confessing all of their sins. Catholics are required to do this at least once a year, although local practises usually dictate that it is performed on a much more regular basis. Penance must be performed before Communion can be received so as a sacrament it comes after baptism and before Communion. The annointing or sacrament of the sick is the last sacrament administered to someone who is dying, it is a final absolution to cleanse the soul before death.
What is the sacrament you are called to share in the life of the blessed trinity?
The sacrament we are called to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity is Baptism.
What is the value of prayer in your moral life?
It is the only well you can communicate with God . And also it the only well you can get result possitively also help you to grow in your spiritual life.
Why is the sacrament important to us?
The Sacrament usually refers to the Blessed Eucharist (Holy Communion) which is the actual Body and Blood of Our Blessed Lord. Our Blessed Lord said that unless you eat My Body, and drink My Blood you have no life in you. It is important to give us life and help us live a holy life for God.
Why did reconciliation happen?
In Roman Catholic teaching, the Sacrament of Penance(commonly called Confession, Reconciliation or Penance) is the method given by Christ to the Church by which individual men and women may be freed from sins committed after receiving Baptism. Recociliation happened because if people keep on sinning they won't receive salvation and can never have eternal life. By Confessions, Sins are forgiven and humans can experiece peace and salvation.
Who is the ordinary minister of the sacrament of penance?
A priest in the Roman Catholic Church or the Eastern Orthodox Church is usually the one who hears a confession and prays the prayer of absolution for the penitent (assuming the person is willing to repent). The priest may also give the penitent a "penance" which is an obedience and discipline, typically a set of prayers to be prayed regularly or an admonition to return to a more regular prayer life already prescribed. Note that the word "penitentiary" is related to the words penitent and penance.
What is the role of the sacrament of reconciliation?
The Sacrament of Reconciliation exists in order to help mankind achieve a more perfect relationship with God. Sin is anything that interferes with a person's relationship with God (for example, lying because you have injured another it makes your relationship less perfect). Reconciliation allows you to reconcile your relationship with God in order to create a more perfect relationship.
