# Satisfaction for sin ## Catechism of the Catholic Church An act whereby the sinner makes amends for sin, especially in reparation to God for offenses against him. The penance given by the confessor in the Sacrament of Penance constitutes such satisfaction. All true satisfaction for sin must be a participation in the satisfaction for sin made by Christ through his death on the cross ([[2.2.2.4.p4d#^ccc-1459|1459]]). _See_ Penance; Penitent/Penitential; Reparation.