penitential

/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/ /ˌpɛnəˈtɛnʃəl/

Meanings

noun

A book or set of rules pertaining to the Christian sacrament of penance

Examples :

"The historian consulted the ancient penitential to understand the early church's practices of confession and absolution. "

adjective

Pertaining to penance or penitence

Examples :

"After lying to his mother, the boy spent the afternoon doing extra chores as a penitential act to show he was sorry. "

religion theology soul guilt moral

Related Words

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

consulted verb

/kənˈsʌltɪd/

To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer.

"Before making a major decision about his career, he consulted with his mentor. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

penance noun

/ˈpɛn.əns/

A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.

"After arguing with his brother, Tom did penance by helping with chores all afternoon. "

historian noun

/hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/

A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.

"The historian wrote a book about her family's history. "

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

sacrament noun

/ˈsækɹəmənt/

A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."

"The wedding was a beautiful sacrament, signifying the couple's commitment to each other. "

absolution noun

/æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/

An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.

"After confessing his wrongdoings to the priest, the man felt a sense of relief upon receiving absolution. "

practices noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪz/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

confession noun

/kənˈfɛʃən/

The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).

"After the argument, Sarah offered a confession about breaking the vase. "

penitence noun

/ˈpɛnɪtəns/

The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

"After breaking his neighbor's window, the boy showed genuine penitence by offering to pay for the repairs with his allowance. "