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A-Z: General definitions: Mortal Sin
Definition
According to Roman Catholic teaching, sin committed consciously and deliberately, which places the soul in serious jeopardy. Can only be forgiven through the sacrament of penance by confession to a priest.Member of a worldwide Christian church which traces its origins from St. Peter, one of Jesus' original disciples. It has a continuous history from earliest Christianity.
Disobedience to the known will of God. According to Christian theology human beings have displayed a pre-disposition to sin since the Fall of Humankind.
The spirit which gives life to a human being; the part which lives on after death; a person's inner being (personality, intellect, emotions and will) which distinguishes them from animals.
Religious ceremony which symbolises receiving an inward spiritual grace.
An act expressing repentance.
1. The part of a service of Christian worship where people say sorry to God for not living according to his will.
2. The practice of privately telling a priest of wrongdoing.
A person whose role is to carry out religious functions.
