1. The Prodigal Son and the Forgiveness of Sins (pp. 106-109)
{"Image DocumentName": "1. The Prodigal Son and the Forgiveness of Sins (pp )", "Image ImageDescription": "Why did Christ institute the Sacrament of Reconciliation, considering that Baptism forgives our sins? Christ knew that even his most sincere followers would sin after Baptism. Therefore, he instituted this Sacrament and gave his Apostles authority to forgive sins. What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation, or Penance? Jesus Christ, through the ministry of his Church, forgives those sins committed after Baptism. What is the key aspect of the nature of God that Jesus reveals in the Parable of the Prodigal Son? The one true God is a Father who offers love and forgiveness to his children. How is God like the father in the parable? God gives us everything, and, even when we squander our inheritance, he always welcomes us back with open arms and calls our brothers and sisters to celebrate our return.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}