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Learn the six easy steps for a good confession, from examination of conscience to penance. Find out how to confess your sins honestly and sincerely to God through a priest.
Begin by saying, “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been (# of weeks/months/ years) since my last confession. These are my sins.”. If you are not doing a face-to-face confession, it can be helpful to the priest to say your age, marital status, or other important characteristics.
Learn how to prepare, confess, and complete the sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation in the Catholic Church. Find out the difference between mortal and venial sins, the formula to use, and the Act of Contrition to make.
“Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned” is the traditional opening line to the Catholic Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. The now private sacrament is based on a New Testament scene, Matthew 3:6, where people are publicly confessing sins before being baptized by John the Baptist.
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Prayer Before Confession. Come Holy Spirit into my soul. Enlighten my mind that I may know the sins I ought to confess, and grant me your grace to confess them fully, humbly and with a contrite heart. Help me to firmly resolve not to commit them again.
Jul 20, 2023 · Matthew 6:14-15 - For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: James 5:16 - Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
How to Go to Confession. The priest gives a blessing or greeting. “Bless me father, for I have sinned. My last confession was…” (give weeks, months, or years). Confess all your sins to the priest. (If you are unsure or uneasy, tell him and ask for help.) Say, “I am sorry for these and all my sins.”. The priest gives a penance and ...