What mortal sins could a 7-year-old commit?

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An answer to a post reminded me of something I’ve wondered for a long time. Fr. Serpa clarified that a child who has reached the age of reason can commit a mortal sin but didn’t give any examples. What are some examples of mortal sins that a seven-year-old can commit?
 
Any action that is grave matter and done with full knowledge and full and free consent of the will is a mortal sin. It is impossible to give the example of a specific action because that action must be done with the requisite knowledge and consent. Two children may both commit the same grave action but their differing levels of personal culpability may mean that one sinned mortally and the other did not.
 
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