Catechism › PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST › CHAPTER ONE THE DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON › Article 8 SIN › ¶ 1856 ¶ 1856 Mortal Sin, by attacking the vital Principle within us - that is, Charity - necessitates a new initiative of God's Mercy and a Conversion of Heart which is normally Accomplished within the setting of the Sacrament of Reconciliation: Linked Concepts God Heart Mercy Principle Reconciliation Sacrament Sin Accomplished Charity Conversion ← ¶ 1855 Browse ¶ 1857 →