Spirit of Truth, Parish Edition > Grade 4 > Unit 3
Session 9: What Is Sin?
When we use our free will to choose evil, we sin.
When we use our free will to choose evil, we sin.
We often feel drawn to make selfish choices, because of Original Sin. This is called temptation.
God’s mercy is infinite.
Mercy is love that continues even when it is rejected.
Virtues help us be receptive to God’s grace.
Jesus established the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick so that we might be healed and strengthened, not only of our physical afflictions, but also of our spiritual sins.
The matter, form, minister, recipient, effects, and symbols of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
God rejoices when we return to Him in Confession.
Penance and Reconciliation is the Sacrament by which our sins are forgiven and we are reconciled to God and His Church.
The effect of this Sacrament is reconciliation with God and the Church.
Jesus suffered, died, and was buried for our sins.
Grace is the free gift of God’s life in us.
God created everything for man; but man in turn was created to serve and love God and to offer all creation back to Him.
The Original Sin was a result of the lies and temptation of the devil.
Sin is an offense against God.