(2) Actual sin is sub-divided into greater sins, called mortal, and lesser sins, called venial. Q. 275. In how many ways may actual sin be committed? A. Actual sin may be committed in two ways ...

A. To steal is a mortal or venial sin, according to the amount stolen either at once or at different times. Circumstances may make the sin greater or less, and they should be explained in confession.

The belief is that if a person has lived a good life, but has committed venial sin then they will go to Purgatory where their soul will be cleansed before being allowed into Heaven. The offering ...