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Stage 1: Alienation from Self, God, Family or Community
Through Ignorance or Blindness
Stage 2: Awareness Other names for this:
Raising of Conscience Coming to our Senses Waking up Hitting Bottom “ I have sinned:” Sacramental Moment
Stage 3: Conversion “turning around” change of heart Metanoia “think again”
Stage 4: Contrition Sorrow for doing wrong
Stage 5: Reconciliation with Self, God, Family, or
Community
The Prodigal Son, Rembrandt
The Rite of Reconciliation Confession—words
acknowledging sinfulness Act of Contrition—words
expressing sorrow Penance— action demonstrating
repentance of the sinner Absolution—pronouncement of
God’s forgiveness of sins
What is a sin? Any action that alienates or cuts us
off from ourselves, others, and God.
Two main types of sin Mortal sin Venial sin
Mortal (or Serious) sinA very grave or serious violation of
God’s law done willingly and knowingly.
Cuts us off completely from God.Can only be forgiven through the
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Venial sin? Venial means “forgivable.” A less serious offense Weakens our relationship with God, but
does not cut us off. Can be forgiven through any Sacrament,
as long as there is true contrition for one’s sins. Reconciliation, Anointing, Eucharist, all
have the power to forgive a venial sin
Sin of Commission vs. Sin of Omission A sin of commission is doing something
sinful; an action. A sin of omission is NOT doing
something you could have done, usually for someone’s good; a lack of action. Biblical example: the two men who passed by
the beaten man in the story of Good Samaritan.
Modern example: passing by a homeless person without offering to help in some way.
Personal Sin vs. Social Sin Personal sin is an individual act of wrongdoing Social sin is the wrongdoing of an entire
community, usually against the common good. Prophets make us aware of our social sin
Biblical examples: The prophets of the Hebrew Scriptures; John the
Baptist; Jesus—all openly challenged the social sins of their leaders
Modern Examples: Sins in the economy (homelessness, Wall Street greed) Sins against humanity (genocide, racism, Katrina
victims) MLK Jr., Elie Wiesel—modern-day prophets
Social Sin in the Church Sexual Abuse, cover-up of abuse Anti-Semitism, Anti-IslamismSocial Sin at SMCHS? Bullying? Racism, Homophobia, Classism, Sexism,
Cheating?
Originally a list of mortal sins Better understood today as underlying
attitudes that can lead to sinful behavior if left unchecked Lust: excessive sexual thoughts Gluttony: overindulgence to the point of waste Greed: excessive acquisition of wealth Sloth: excessive indifference, failure to act Wrath: uncontrolled anger or hatred Envy: excessive desire of what another has Pride: excessive love of self (considered the
worst of the Seven Deadly Sins because it leads to the others!)