What is it when the Priest -who represents God- acquits or frees you from your sin.

Founded on compassion, the disposition to be kind and forgiving.

To see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception.

Deep sorrow, or contrition for a past sin or wrongdoing.

Smearing or pouring oil on someone during a sacrament or religious ceremony.

Wasteful or recklessly extravagant.

Pardoning a person who has hurt you with the intention of letting go of feelings of resentment or revenge.

In this sacrament the priest, standing in the place of Jesus, absolves the sinner.

Pity at another person's sorrow or misfortune, with the desire to alleviate or suffer in the other's stead

The prayer of the penitent in the sacrament of penance/Reconciliation, an act of repentance for having offended God.

The reparation of or apology for an offense. A voluntary performance that outweighs the injustice done.

Reflection in God's presence on one's state of soul, e.g., in preparation for the sacrament of penance.

The act of bringing into harmony the relationship between God and a person, or between two people.

The manner and form of a religious function. The words and actions to be carried out e.g., in baptism

Any thought, word or action that deliberately damages the relationship between us and God.

Feeling pain or distress.

An outward sign, instituted by Jesus Christ, by which an interior grace is communicated to the soul.