Reconciliation or Penace:  By which sins after Baptism are forgiven. 

• Reconciliation with God:  the penitent recovers sanctifying grace

• Reconciliation with the Church

• Remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins

• Remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin

• Peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation

• An increase in spiritual strength for the Christian battle