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Spirit and Truth
Vocabulary Words for Unit 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| free will | ability to make our own decisions |
| covenant | a sacred permanent bond of family relationship |
| mortal sin | a very serious sin by which we choose to break our relationship with God |
| venial sin | a less serious sin that hurts our relationship with God but doesn't completely break it |
| virtue | a habitual and firm disposition to do what is good |
| sin | a failure to love God and our neighbor |
| confession | another name for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation |
| mercy | God's forgiveness and unending love for us |
| salvation history | the story of God's love and mercy unfolded throughout human history |
| examination of conscience | a review of one's past thoughts, words, or actions to help us know if we have sinned |
| temptation | being drawn to or wanting to do something that is sinful |