# Vice ## Catechism of the Catholic Church A habit acquired by repeated sin in violation of the proper norms of human morality. The vices are often linked with the seven capital sins. Repentance for sin and confession may restore grace to a soul, but the removal of the ingrained disposition to sin or vice requires much effort and self-denial, until the contrary virtue is acquired ([[3.1.1.8.p6d#^ccc-1866|1866]]).