Catechism of the Catholic Church
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1854 Sins are rightly evaluated according to their gravity. The distinction between mortal and venial sin, already evident in Scripture, 129 became part of the tradition of the Church. It is corroborated by human experience.
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PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST |
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ARTICLE 8: SIN |
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129 Cf. I Jn 5:16-17.
English Translation of the Cathechism of the Catholic Church for the United States of America © 1997, United States Catholic Conference, Inc.
