Penance
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Penance has three related, but distinct, meanings:
- the confession of sins to a clergyman in order to receive absolution.
- the punishment by which one atones for sins committed by himself or others.
- the private personal repentence to God of one's own sins.
See Also
- Repentance
- Sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church
- Baptism
- Eucharist - First Holy Communion
- Confession
- Confirmation
- Holy Orders for Priests and Monks
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick