Also called the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession; it gives us a chance to confess sins when we are truly sorry and receive forgiveness from God through a priest.

• A. Baptism
• B. Anointing of the Sick
• C. Eucharist
• D. Sacrament of Penance

Answer: (D)

Confession of sins to a priest for forgiveness is the Sacrament of Penance, also known as Reconciliation. In this sacrament a person who feels genuine sorrow for their sins expresses contrition, confesses the sins to a priest, and receives absolution from the priest in the name of Christ. The grace given through absolution restores the soul with God and spiritual strength to turn away from sin, often accompanied by a small penance to repair the harm caused.

This is different from Baptism, which cleanses original sin and begins membership in the Church; Anointing of the Sick, which brings grace to endure illness and suffering; and the Eucharist, which nourishes our union with Christ and strengthens us in grace, including forgiveness of venial sins. The described practice specifically highlights confessing sins to a priest with forgiveness granted, which is the hallmark of the Sacrament of Penance.