definition: The act of disclosing sins or faults to a priest in order to obtain sacramental absolution.
-One must not go to confession after being baptized, until before the first time they receive holy communion.
-To ensure proper confession one must abide by or use the procedures that are asked of the one confessing. To view proper procedures for receiving confession-click here.
-Sometimes it is not possible to receive penance when that person has commited mortal or grave sins.
-Why do people confess their sins? For answer, 3rd paragraph-confessing our sins, click here.
-When you come to church to confess, normally you are alone with the priest unvisible on the other side of a booth.
-Difference between Holy confession and Holy communion- 2nd to last paragraph, click here, the whole document is analyzed with personal and helpful references.
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
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But the information about the practice (like sitting with the priest) is not included on brainyquote site. Make sure you cite where you are getting all of your information.
i thought it was interesting how you can only confess after being baptised and recieving your first communion.
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