Conversion

THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION 296. What is the name of this sacrament? 1422-1424 It is called the sacrament of Penance, the sacrament of Reconciliation, the sacrament of Forgiveness, the sacrament of Confession, and the sacrament of Conversion. 297. Why is there a sacrament of Reconciliation after Baptism? 1425-1426 1484 Since the new life of grace received in Baptism does not abolish the weakness of human nature nor the inclination to sin (that is, concupiscence), Christ instituted this sacrament for the conversion of the baptized who have been separated from him by sin