is our moral compass, directing us in our moral decision making

a conscience that is educated so that it is able to recognize what is good and direct us to act on that good. It does not come naturally we have to work on forming our conscience.

prejudice, poverty, homelessness, crime, violence, and discrimination against people on the basis of their race or ethnicity are unjust situations and conditions that negatively impact society and its institutions

we can be reconciled with God and with the Church

The process by which we make choices between right and wrong, good and evil, eternal life and sin.

in the Sacrament of Penance we tell these

failure to do the good we were called to do

helps us to make good moral decisions

This is how we prepare for the Sacrament of Penance

We receive this gift from God during the Sacrament of Penance.

Scripture, the teachings of the pope and bishops, other Catholics, guidance from The Holy Spirit

God, others and ourselves

knowing what is good and to consider the results of our choices

the feelings of peace and discomfort depending on our choice

We receive the gifts of God's forgiveness and grace: God's grace helps us to make good moral decisions, to lead good moral lives, and to resist the temptation of sin.

Jesus stood up for those treated unjustly because they were ill or poor, he protected people who could not protect themselves; he offered the peace and freedom that come from God's love and forgiveness.