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What does shriving mean?
To hear confession and give absolution.
What are three things deacons can not do?
Deacons cannot consecrate the Eucharist, hear confessions, or Anoint the Sick
Priests wear confession?
No, they cannot wear Confession...But, they do Hear Confessions. And when they do, they wear a white Alb and a Violet Stole.
Can monks hear confession?
Monks that are priests (Fathers) can hear confessions. Brothers cannot, they have no priestly vows.
Who offers to hear Juliet's confession instead of friar Laurence?
Juliet asks the Nurse to listen to her confession instead of Friar Laurence.
Can a Maronite priest hear confession?
Any priest with Faculties granted to him by his Bishop may hear confessions. ANY priest, even without Faculties, and even a priest who has been lacizied (removed from priestly minister for some reason) may hear confession in danger of death, and should.
Who is able to perform the Sacrament of Penance?
Only an ordained priest or bishop can hear a confession.
Is confession in The Orthodox Church confidential?
Yes, as only the priest and God hear the confessions.
What protestant churches have deacons?
Some presbyterian churches have deacons.
Who is involved with Anointing of the Sick?
Catholic AnswerOnly priests and bishops can presently anoint the sick. The sacrament often includes hearing the confession of the individual and only a priest can hear a confession. Only in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches is this considered as a sacrament.
What do you receive in penance?
In the sacrament of reconciliation or confession, you receive sanctifying grace if you make a worthy confession. The priest will hear your confession and absolve you of your sins, if he is able (which means that you are genuinely contrite and intend to not sin again), and give you a penance, which is usually a token punishment for you to show your repentance to God. The sacrament of penance restores you to baptismal purity.
Why does the deacons hold the candle?
Not all deacons hold candles. It must be a tradition in your church.
