The Confession Quiz

Think you know about sin and confession, try this test!

Question 1: When you go to Confession, you say:

• Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.
  
• Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.
  
• I know I've sinned, Father, but let's talk about you!
  
• I make a boo-boo.
  

*drop down for answer* "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned". God forgives, priests bless.

Question 2: The Seven Deadly Sins are:

• Sloth, Envy, Wrath, Lust, Gluttony, Pride, and Greed
  
• Doc, Dopey, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Happy and Grumpy.
  
• Fun
  
• Laziness, Jealousy, Anger, Lust, Gluttony, Pride and Greed
  

*drop down for answer* Both the first and the last are right. The first is more cool, though.

Question 3: Missing Mass is a:

• mortal sin
  
• good way to get a good tee time on Sunday
  
• venial sin
  
• shame but nothing to sweat over
  

*drop down for answer* mortal sin! Yep. A biggee.

Question 4: A priest may never tell what he hears in Confession.

• True. Always true.
  
• False. There are several reasons to break the confidence.
  
• True except when authorities have to be notified.
  
• True but if it's really, really good...who can keep a secret?
  

*drop down for answer* True. Always true. Biggest secret in the universe is your confession.

Question 5: Racism is a sin as declared by:

• The USCCB in the 80's.
  
• Lilly livered liberals
  
• Natural Law
  
• It's not a sin. It's a way of life!
  

*drop down for answer* Natural Law dictates that all humans be treated with dignity.

Question 6: Confessions are heard at St. John's:

• In the girls' restroom
  
• Tonight, Tuesday March 6, during Adoration!
  
• Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays during Lent and by appointment.
  
• On Good Friday
  

*drop down for answer* All of the above! Thin walls, ladies, thin walls.