Religious Glossary - common terms used related to Religion
Penance - Penance is the actual name of the Catholic
Sacrament of Reconciliation/ Confession. In this Sacrament,
the penitent (sinner) accuses himself of his sins to an ordained
priest. The priest may then offer advice and imposes a particular
penance to be performed. The penitent then prays an Act of
Contrition, the priest administers absolution, thus formally
forgiving the penitent of his sins, and finally sends him
out with words of dismissal. (wikipedia)
A Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and satisfaction
and absolution.
A form of punishment whereby one who has confessed his sins
to a priest can obtain absolution.
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