1. V ENIAL & M ORTAL S IN by Hannah Waitschies October 13, 2010 RS 2207E

2. Venial & Mortal Sin RS 2207E “Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but is forbidden because it is hurtful.”. -B..Franklin Contents:  What is Sin? What is Venial Sin? Examples of Venial Sin Repentance of Venial Sin What is Mortal Sin? Examples of Mortal Sin Repentance of Mortal Sin Venial versus Mortal Sin Review Name the Sin! Sin is an offence against God.... Sin sets itself against God's love for us and turns our hearts away from it. Like the first sin, it is disobedience; a revolt against God. What is Sin? The Original Sin The first sin of man-kind; when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit. This sin has stained all of humanity since birth and is reconciled in baptism.

3. What is Sin? Disobedience of God in “lighter” manners. May not be committed with full knowledge or deliberate consent. Does not require eternal punishment. Each venial sin adds to the penance one must do. Venial Sin “Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but is forbidden because it is hurtful.”. -B..Franklin Contents:  What is Venial Sin? Examples of Venial Sin What is Mortal Sin? Examples of Mortal Sin Repentance of Mortal Sin Venial versus Mortal Sin Review Name the Sin! Venial & Mortal Sin RS 2207E What is Sin? Repentance of Venial Sin

4. “Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but is forbidden because it is hurtful.”. -B..Franklin Contents: What is Venial Sin? Examples of Venial Sin What is Mortal Sin? Examples of Mortal Sin Repentance of Mortal Sin Venial versus Mortal Sin Review Name the Sin! Venial & Mortal Sin RS 2207E  Repentance of Venial Sin What is Sin? Daily alms-giving. General absolution and no confession, or priestly absolution in private confession. Forgiven each week at mass before receiving the Eucharist. Penance typically consists of saying a series of prayers (i.e.: 1 Act of Contrition and 5 Hail Mary’s). Repentance of Venial Sin

5. “Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but is forbidden because it is hurtful.”. -B..Franklin Contents: Repentance of Mortal Sin Venial & Mortal Sin RS 2207E What is Venial Sin?  Examples of Venial Sin What is Mortal Sin? Examples of Mortal Sin Venial versus Mortal Sin Review Name the Sin! What is Sin? “White” lies. Theft of a minor or inexpensive object. Anger, jealousy and selfishness. Thinking or wishing bad towards someone. Examples of Venial Sin Repentance of Venial Sin

6. “Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but is forbidden because it is hurtful.”. -B..Franklin Contents: Venial & Mortal Sin RS 2207E What is Venial Sin? Examples of Venial Sin  What is Mortal Sin? Examples of Mortal Sin Venial versus Mortal Sin Review Name the Sin! What is Sin? Repentance of Venial Sin Repentance of Mortal Sin The worst kind of sin – destroys God’s grace in the heart of the sinner. Committed with full knowledge and deliberate consent of the sinner, which has an unjust cause. A number of venial sins do not add up to make a mortal sin. Mortal Sin

7. “Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but is forbidden because it is hurtful.”. -B..Franklin Contents: Venial & Mortal Sin RS 2207E What is Venial Sin? Examples of Venial Sin What is Mortal Sin? Examples of Mortal Sin Venial versus Mortal Sin Review Name the Sin! What is Sin? Repentance of Venial Sin  Repentance of Mortal Sin Feelings of remorse and regret for ones actions. Seeking reconciliation through the sacrament. The sinner is doomed to hell if they do not repent. Repentance of Mortal Sin

8. “Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but is forbidden because it is hurtful.”. -B..Franklin Contents: Venial & Mortal Sin RS 2207E Repentance of Venial Sin Repentance of Mortal Sin What is Venial Sin? Examples of Venial Sin What is Mortal Sin?  Examples of Mortal Sin Venial versus Mortal Sin Review Name the Sin! What is Sin? Seven deadly sins. Disobeying the Ten Commandments Drinking and driving. Examples of Mortal Sin

9. “Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but is forbidden because it is hurtful.”. -B..Franklin Contents: Venial & Mortal Sin RS 2207E Repentance of Venial Sin Repentance of Mortal Sin What is Venial Sin? Examples of Venial Sin What is Mortal Sin? Examples of Mortal Sin  Venial versus Mortal Sin Review Name the Sin! What is Sin? Venial and Mortal Sin Review Venial SinMortal Sin Minor, everyday “nickel and dime” sins. Severe and deadly sins which separate us from God. Absolved through penance and alms giving. Must be absolved through the sacrament of reconciliation. Minor theft, lying, swearing. Murder, abortion, drunk driving.

10. “Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but is forbidden because it is hurtful.”. -B..Franklin Contents: Venial & Mortal Sin RS 2207E Repentance of Venial Sin Repentance of Mortal Sin What is Venial Sin? Examples of Venial Sin What is Mortal Sin? Examples of Mortal Sin Venial versus Mortal Sin Review  Name the Sin! What is Sin? Name the Sin! Cheating on a test. Robbing a bank. Yelling at your parents. Killing someone in self-defense. Euthanasia. Stealing food to feed your family. Killing others in war-time.

11. “Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but is forbidden because it is hurtful.”. -B..Franklin Contents: Venial & Mortal Sin RS 2207E Repentance of Venial Sin Repentance of Mortal Sin What is Venial Sin? Examples of Venial Sin What is Mortal Sin? Examples of Mortal Sin Venial versus Mortal Sin Review Name the Sin! What is Sin? Questions?