Theology Section 3 part 3

a less serious offense against the will of God that diminishes one's personal character.

An action so contrary to the will of God that it results in complete separation from God and his grace

The grace that heals our human nature wounded by sin and restores us to friendship with God by giving us a share in the divine life of the trinity

Faith, hope, and love come from God and lead us to God

state of eternal life and union with God

The state or permanent sparation from God, reserved for those who freely and consciously choose to reject God.

A state of final pruification or cleansing, which one may need following death and before entry into heaven

directly seeing God in heaven