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The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the "prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.
1. I am the Lord your God. You shall not have strange gods before me. -Do I give God time every day in prayer? -Do I seek to love Him with my whole heart? -Have I been involved with...
Confession is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in his love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses against God and against your sisters and brothers. Confession brings reconciliation between God and the penitent, between the penitent and others, and to the individual penitent.
A Catholic Church confession is a freeing experience to cleanse the soul, strengthen your will and bring you closer to God. While confession can be a healing experience, it is normal for people to feel nervous or even afraid to go to confession because they may be unfamiliar with the process.
STEP 1: PREPARE FOR CONFESSION. Before going to Confession, do an examination of conscience to reflect on what sins you have committed. Say a prayer to the Holy Spirit for guidance. If you are worried you won’t remember your sins, it’s OK to make a written list and bring it with you to Confession.
HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION. Pray to the Holy Spirit for self-knowledge and trust in the mercy of God. Examine your conscience, be truly sorry for your sins,and resolve to change your life. Go to the priest and begin with the Sign of the Cross.
This Complete Guide to Confession will walk you through the whole process: How to examine your conscience before Confession. What to do during Confession, how to start Confession, what to say during Confession, an example Act of Contrition to pray, plus What to do after Confession.
How to Make a Good Confession. Simply Catholic Staff. 2 min read. If you haven’t gone to confession in a while, Lent is the perfect time to reconcile yourself with God and the Church.
This article is a how-to guide for how to prepare, partake, and reflect on a Catholic confession. There are 3 simple steps to make a good confession. I will outline them below.
What happens at Confession? Learn the steps of how Catholics celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.