<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article relies too much on references to primary sources . Please improve this by adding secondary or tertiary sources . (March 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article relies too much on references to primary sources . Please improve this by adding secondary or tertiary sources . (March 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A mortal sin (Latin: peccatum mortale), in Catholic theology, is a gravely sinful act, which can lead to damnation if a person does not repent of the sin before death . A sin is considered to be "mortal" when its quality is such that it leads to a separation of that person from God's saving grace . This type of sin should be distinguished from a venial sin that simply leads to a weakening of a person's relationship with God . Despite its gravity, a person can repent of having committed a mortal sin . Such repentance is the primary requisite for forgiveness and absolution . Teaching on absolution from serious sins has varied somewhat throughout history . The current Catholic teaching was formalized at the 16th century Council of Trent . </P> <P> According to Catholic teaching, perfect contrition, coupled with a firm resolution to sin no more, can restore a person's relationship with God, as well as God's saving grace . Under ordinary circumstances this takes place through absolution, which is received during the Sacrament of Penance . However, as God's mercy and forgiveness is not bound by the Sacrament of Penance, under extraordinary circumstances a mortal sin can be remitted through perfect contrition, which is a human act that arises from a person's love of God . When perfect contrition is the means by which one seeks to restore ones relationship with God, there must also be a resolution to confess all mortal sins (that have not been confessed and absolved previously) in the Sacrament of Penance . A resolution to confess these sins should be made with an act of perfect contrition, regardless of whether or not a person believes that they will have access to the Sacrament of Penance . </P>

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