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Do Catholics confess their sins to a priest?
Yes, but technically, we confess our sins to God through the priest.
Why do Catholics confess to priests?
Because he is the only one who has the power from God to give us absolution for our sins.
Do all sins need confession?
Though it is recommended to confess all sins, the only mandatory ones to confess are mortal sins. Sins that have been committed with full intention of committing it, full knowledge of how evil it is, and that are grave sins (All three conditions must be met for a sin to be mortal).
Why do you have to Catholics confess their sins?
just cuz. idk y. but that's just part of being a catholic.
Why do Catholics have to confess their sins to a priest?
Catholics must confess their sins to a priest as this is the only normal way in which Our Blessed Savior left for people to have their sins forgiven. Less serious sins (venial sins) may be forgiven with a good Act of Contrition and Holy Communion. Serious sins (mortal sins) may only be forgiven at Confession. Besides the Church requires that all adult Catholics must go to confession at least once a year, even if they have not committed any mortal sins. Any good Catholic who is sincerely trying to fall Christ and become perfect (Matthew 5:48) should be going to regular confession, weekly or at the least, every other week.
Do you have to confess your sins to go to Heaven?
Yes, you do have to confess your sins & get baptized in the Holy Spirit to go to heaven.
What are the unforgivable sins to catholics?
The only unforgivable sin is a sin for which you are unrepentant.
Can you receive the Eucharist if you don't confess sins?
Who is going to know and hold you accountable if you don't confess your sins before taking the Eucharist?
What is it called when you admit your sins to a priest?
When you admit your sins to a priest it is called a confession. Some say it is better to confess your sins to a higher power so that it is only between you and them.
Can catholic sins be forgiven just asking god?
Venial sins can be, but mortal sins can only be forgiven through the sacrament of penance. Although it is recommended to confess venial sins in the sacrament of penance as well.
Why do Catholics confess to a a priest when the Bible says only God can forgive you?
The reason Catholics confess to a priest is because they claim that the priest is simply relaying what you said to God. But, even this statement is contradicting the Bible. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; There is only one "middle-man" between you and God, and that is the man Christ Jesus. So unless we put Catholicism in authority over what the Bible actually says, the Catholics are 100% wrong in the case of confessing their sins to a priest.
Do priests have the right to forgive sins?
NoA Catholic Answer (Catholics in union with the Pope)Catholics believe Jesus Christ has the power to forgive sins, and that this power He gave to His followers and commissioned them to forgive sins, when He said to the Twelve: "'Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.' And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.'" (John 20:21-23) Catholics priests are ordained in a line of succession that dates back to the Apostles.A non Catholic answerAccording to the Bible sin can only be forgiven by God. This forgiveness is based on the death of Jesus Christ being an all sufficient sacrifice for sin.A non believer can confess their sin to God and they then enter a new relation ship with God.Eph 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His graceA believer can confess their (ongoing) sin directly to God, nobody else - priest pastor bishop etc - has the authority to forgive sin.1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
