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Examination of Conscience

In the Sacrament of Penance the Faithful who confess their sins to a Priest, are sorry for those sins and have a purpose of amendment, receive from God, through the absolution given by that Priest, forgiveness of sins they have committed after Baptism, and at the same time they are reconciled with the Church, which by sinning they wounded. (Canon 959)

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Other Classifications (Subcategories, not separate types):

These don’t replace mortal and venial categories — they just describe sin from different angles:

Sins of Commission vs. Omission

  • Commission: Doing something wrong (e.g., lying, stealing)
  • Omission: Failing to do something good that you're obligated to (e.g., not helping someone in need)

Capital Sins (Deadly Sins)

These are the seven root vices from which other sins tend to grow:

  1. Pride: Thinking too highly of yourself or placing yourself above God and others. It's the root of many other sins.

    Example: Refusing to admit when you're wrong, or constantly needing to be better than others.

  2. Greed: An excessive desire for material wealth or possessions, putting things above people or God.

    Example: Hoarding money, being stingy, or working excessively just to get rich.

  3. Lust: Disordered desire for or obsession with sexual pleasure, especially when separated from love or God's design for sexuality.

    Example: Using others for pleasure, pornography, or infidelity.

  4. Envy: Resentment or sadness at another's good — wanting what they have, or wishing they didn't have it.

    Example: Being bitter about someone else's success, beauty, or happiness.

  5. Gluttony: Overindulgence, usually in food or drink, but also can mean overconsumption of anything that dulls the soul.

    Example: Eating to excess when others go hungry, or relying on food/alcohol for comfort instead of God.

  6. Wrath: Uncontrolled anger or hatred that leads to vengeance, resentment, or harm toward others.

    Example: Holding grudges, snapping at people, or seeking revenge.

  7. Sloth: Spiritual or physical laziness; neglecting duties to God, self, or others because of apathy or comfort-seeking.

    Example: Skipping prayer out of laziness, or ignoring people in need because it's inconvenient.

They aren't necessarily mortal on their own but often lead to more serious sins.