Sacrament of Penance sacrament The sacrament instituted by Christ for the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism, restoring the sinner to God's grace and ecclesial communion. ← Back to concept map Knowledge Graph Part of Confession of Sins Satisfaction Contrition Confession of Sins Satisfaction (Penance) Contrition Effects Spiritual Resurrection Ecclesial Communion Eternal Punishment Temporal Punishment Baptismal Grace Is a type of Communal Celebration of Penance General Absolution Individual Confession Instituted by Holy Spirit Jesus Christ Requires Apostolic Ministry