9. –it is called so because it
makes sacramentally present Jesus’ call to conversion
–it is called so because
disclosure or confession of sins to a priest is an essential
element of this sacrament.
-by the priest’s
sacramental absolution, God grants the penitent pardon
and peace
–it imparts to the
sinner the love of God who reconciles
–penance is a virtue whereby
a person acknowledges his or her sin.
10.
11.
12.
13. • The penitent is invited to confess
his/her sins. The priest gives advice and
encourages the penitent to true sorrow. At the
same time, he reminds the penitent of the
need to join in the Lord’s death and
Resurrection. He, then, assigns a penance as
a way of the penitent’s making up of sin and
as a means to help him/ her amend his/her
life.
14.
15. •The priest gives absolution
with the following prayer
which emphasize the
action of the Trinity.
16. God, the Father of mercies
through the death and Resurrection of His Son
has reconciled the world to Himself
and sent the Holy Spirit among us
for the forgiveness of sins,
through the ministry of the Church.
May God give you pardon and peace and absolve
you from your sins in the name of the Father,
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
17.
18. • The priest concludes the rites
by dismissing the sinner with
words like these
The Lord has freed you from your sin. Go
in peace.
19.
20. Born August 25, 1905
was a Polish nun, mystic
and visionary
She is venerated in the
Roman Catholic Church as
saint. Also known as the
Apostle of Divine Mercy
Died October 5, 1938
21. Born August 21, 1567
Was a bishop of Geneva
Is honored as Saint of Roman Catholic
Church
He became noted for his deep faith
and gentle approach to the religious
divisions and his land resulting from
the Protestant Reformation.
He is also known for his writings on
the topic of spiritual direction and
spiritual formation, particularly
Introduction to the Devout life and
Tretise on the love of God.
22. Also known as John of the
Ladder, John Scholasticus, John
Sinaites
Was a 7th century Christian
monk at the monastery on
mount Sinai
He is revered as a Saint by the
Roman Catholic , Oriental
Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic
Churches
23. Born January 9, 1902
Was a roman Catholic Priest on Spain, who founded
Opus Dei
Opus dei is an organization of lay people and priest
and dedicated to the teaching that everyone is called
to holiness and that ordinary life is a path to sanctify.
He was canonized in 2002 by Pope John Paul II, who
declared Saint Jose Maria should be “ counted among
the great witnesses of Christianity”
He gained a doctorate in civil law at the Complutense
University of Madrid
His principal work was a foundation, government and
expansion of Opus Dei.
24.
25. Was an Italian Dominican
priest of the Catholic Church
He was a foremost classical
proponent of natural
theology, and a father of
Thomism.
Became a model teacher for
those who are studying
priesthood.
He is considered the Church’s
greatest theologian and
philosopher.
26. Served as Archbishop of Seville
for more than three decades
All the later medieval history-
writing of Hispania was based
on his stories
He was influential of Sisebut,
Visigothic king of Hispania
27. Born June 24, 1542
was a major figure of the Counter-Reformation,
a Spanish mystic, Catholic saint, Carmelite friar
and priest, born at Fontiveros, Old Castile.
was a reformer of the Carmelite Order and is
considered, along with Saint Teresa of Ávila, as
a founder of the Discalced Carmelites.
He is also known for his writings. Both his
poetry and his studies on the growth of the
soul are considered the summit of mystical
Spanish literature and one of the peaks of all
Spanish literature.
28. Born May 8, 1786
Was a French parish priest who is in the
CatholicChurch is venerated as a saint and
as the patron saint of all priests. He is
often referred to as the "Curé d'Ars
He became internationally notable for his
priestly and pastoral work in his parish
because of the radical spiritual
transformation of the community and its
surroundings.
29. Known as Patron of Bohemia
During his childhood, he was cured of a disease through
the prayers of gis good parents. In thanksgiving, they
consecrated him in service of God.
He became a great preacher, and thousands of those who
listened to him changed their way of life.
He settled arguments and did many kind deeds for the
needy people of the city.
He also became the queen's confessor.
Father john was tortured because he refused to answer
the kings question to him about what did the queen told
him in her confessions.
He is known as the “martyr of the confessional”
He is patron of Czechoslovakia, where he is invoked
against floods and against slander. His feast day is May
16.