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Lesson 7

Jesus Gave His Apostles the Power to Forgive Sins

Jesus gave His Apostles authority to heal as He healed and to forgive sins as He forgave sins.

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Apostles
    :
    (n.): A term meaning “one who is sent,” as Jesus was sent by His Father, and as He sent His chosen disciples to preach the Gospel to the whole world. He called Twelve to become His Apostles, chosen witnesses of His Resurrection and the foundation on which the Church is built.
  • Authority
    :
    Authority is the ability and power to do something.
  • Forgiveness of Sins
    :
    The unique authority of Jesus to forgive sins, which He passed on to the Apostles (and the bishops and priests who have come after them). They forgive sins in the name of Jesus and His Church in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
  • Holy Spirit
    :
    The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Holy Trinity. He makes us holy and guides us to become more like Jesus.
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