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 Effects Eternal Punishment Temporal Punishment Baptismal Grace Spiritual Resurrection Ecclesial Communion Requires Apostolic Ministry Instituted by Jesus Christ Holy Spirit Part of Contrition Confession of Sins Satisfaction Contrition Confession of Sins Satisfaction (Penance) Is a type of Communal Celebration of Penance General Absolution Individual Confession