Absolve: To free, release or grant pardon from sin,guilt, blame or their consequences. Confessional: A small room or booth used to make confessions. Exhortation: Words, advice or recommendation given to caution or strongly urge someone to do something. Parishioner: One of the community Parish Penance: An act of remedy for sin and renewal of life, often in the way of saying prayers or performing some other fitting action which helps penitents to overcome their faults and make amends for the harm their sins have caused. Penitent: The person confessing their sins and submitting the penance. Rite: A religious ceremonial act. Sacrament: A visible sign of grace.