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Yes. Jesus told the Apostles "Whoever's sins you forgive, they are forgiven them. Whoever's sins you retain, they have been retained." John 20:23. Bishops are the successors of the Apostles.
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What do christians believe about reconcilation?
It is called the sacrament of Penance, the sacrament of Reconciliation, the sacrament of Forgiveness, the sacrament of Confession, and the sacrament of Conversion.
What is the perfect sacrament of gods love?
the sacrament of reconciliation (penance or confession)
What sacrament gives a priest the power of forgiveness in confession?
the sacrament of reconciliation or penance
Three names for sacrament which you confess sins?
The name of the sacrament which you confesses your sins is called the Sacrament of Penance. Its three names are reconciliation, penance, and confession.
What things do you need for the sacrament Reconciliation?
In a Sacrament Reconciliation you need confession, Apologising, Absolutment and Satisfactment
Is Reconciliation the same as Confession in the Catholic Church?
There is no difference. The name of the sacrament is Reconciliation, the act is confessing. By confessing your sins and asking for forgivness from God, you are reconciling yourself with Jesus.
What are two common names for the sacrament of reconciliation?
.Catholic AnswerThe sacrament of reconciliation is also known as most commonly as Confession, it is also referred to as the Sacrament of Penance. The Catechism also lists other names as the sacrament of: ConfessionConversionforgivenesspardonPenanceReconciliationremission
Did the Catholics start confession to spy?
Roman Catholic AnswerJesus Christ instituted all seven sacraments, including the sacrament of confession. As Jesus is God and knows all things (by definition, He created each one of us), He certainly did not need confession to "spy" on people. Confession is there to help the individual sinner and it has been instituted by God.
What is the sacrament called that celebrates Gods love and healing?
It is called reconciliation. You receive this sacrament when you go to Confession at Church.
Can you say confession when you pray at night?
Of course you can confess your sins when you pray at night, as a matter of fact, you are urged to do this every night before going to bed. However, do not confuse this with the sacrament of Penance (popularly known as Confession). The Sacrament of Penance (aka Confession) requires a priest.
Which Sacrament allows us to start again and make new changes?
Confession
Are Christians still called sinners?
Yes we are. That is why many of us have the Sacrament of Confession.
