Faith & Life Grade 7 · Chapter 24 · Sin and Mankind
Mortal or Venial?
All sin is an offense against God, but not all sin is equally serious. Mortal sin breaks our friendship with God; venial sin weakens it (CCC 1855).
Explore the idea
Read each statement and decide whether it describes mortal sin, venial sin, or both.
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Discuss the connection
Venial sins are not required to be confessed, yet the Church encourages it. Why might confessing them help you?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 7, Chapter 24 (“Sin and Mankind”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.