Conversion Turning back to God with all of one’s heart.

Atheism Breaking of the first commandment, denying God’s

Venial Sin A sin that weakens, but does not completely break our relationship from God.

Mortal Sin A sin that completely turns us away from God because it is a choice that we know is seriously wrong.

Conscience Our ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong.

Contrition Heartfelt sorrow for sins with a desire to sin no more.

Penance Specific prayer or acts of service that the priest will tell us to do in order to show that we are sorry.

Absolution God forgiving us of our sins, done through the priest.

Viaticum Body of Christ given at Eucharist during Anointing of the Sick. Literally means “food for the journey.”

Charity (Love) A gift from God that enables us to love him and to love our neighbors.

Viaticum Body of Christ given at Eucharist during Anointing of the Sick. Literally means “food for the journey.”

Deacon Individuals who are training to become priests. Some deacons choose to stay deacons or become married and are known as permanent deacons. Assist the priests and bishops. Level: Diaconate

Priest Ordained to preach the Gospel and serve the faithful, especially the Eucharist and other sacraments. Level: Presbyterate

Bishop Fullness of Holy orders and continues the Apostles’ mssion of leadership and service. Level: Episcopate