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In Christian faith and practice, confession is an admission of one's guilt. The practice is conducted between a confessor (or penitent) and a priest.
Confession of one's sins, or at least of one's sinfulness, is seen by most churches as a prerequisite for becoming a Christian
Within the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, it is understood that the Mystery of confession and repentance has more to do with the spiritual development of the individual and much less to do with purification. Sin is not seen as a stain on the soul, but rather a mistake that needs correction.
Catholic Sacrament of PenanceSins are confession during the sacrament of confession, also known as reconciliation or penance. It is one of the seven sacraments that Our Blessed Lord left His Church. You should still confess your sins daily usually during your nightly prayers as you examine the day, at that time you should confess your sins to God in prayer, ending with an Act of Contrition. You venial sins are forgiven at the penitential rite in the Mass, but they should be mentioned in confession as well, as God gives you the specific graces to deal with all sins that are confessed to a priest.The basic form of confession has not changed for centuries. In theological terms, the priest acts in persona Christi and receives from the Church the power of jurisdiction over the penitent.
Before attending confession the penitent must examine their life to identify mortal (major) and venial (minor) sins.
Typically the penitent begins the confession by saying, "Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It has been [time period] since my last confession." The penitent then must confess mortal sins the sinner may also confess venial sins; this is especially recommended if the penitent has no mortal sins to confess.
The priest then absolves the sins and assigns a penance.
The penitent then makes an act of contrition, a prayer acknowledging his/her faults before God. It typically commences: O my God, I am heartily sorry...
After leaving the confession the penitent then performs the penance, typically a set of prayers.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou can be anywhere as long as you confess with all your heart.
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Where you "go" with your confession, prayer, praise, whatever you might have - as stated above, with all your heart - is directly to the throne of the Father in heaven IN SPIRIT.
"...true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in Truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth." (John 4:23-24)
"TRUTH" is God's Word, The Bible [John 17:17).
So, our worship of Him must be "in accordance with the Truth, the Bible."
"Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not a High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore COME BOLDLY UNTO THE THRONE OF GRACE, THAT WE MAY OBTAIN MERCY, and find grace to help in time of need." (Heb.4:14-16)
"...YE ARE COME UNTO MOUNT SION, and unto the city of the Living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, and to JESUS THE MEDIATOR of the New Covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling..." (Heb.12:22-24).
Go directly to the Father's throne in heaven... through our only access to Him... Jesus Christ.
"...being justified by faith, we have peace with God THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST: by whom also WE HAVE ACCESS BY FAITH INTO THIS GRACE wherein we stand..." (Rom.5:1-2).
"...no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." (John 14:6)
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∙ 12y agoSin means missing the mark for humans the mark or standard is God's standard. So sin is being unlike God
The word repent means 'to change your mind to turn away from something and turn to another thing'.
In a verse like the one below people are being urged to turn from their Godless life and turn toGod
Acts 3:19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Because of your sin (separation from God) you deserve death:
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
God has made it possible for you to have a right relationship with Him by accepting Jesus' death as acceptable payment for your sin. So repent / turn from your life you live now and turn to God - accept his gift!
Romans 6:23 But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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∙ 13y agoThey confess it by asking the priest to do a confession. A confession is when you confess your sins in front of the priest. The priests promises to keep it a secret forever.
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∙ 13y agoYou say what you've done wrong
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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.
Do Catholics confess their sins to a priest?
Yes, but technically, we confess our sins to God through the priest.
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?
How often does the church obligate you to confess or sins?
Almost every time you go to church, they want every person to be a christian.AnswerNot all churches obligate anyone to confess their sins. This is a private matter between you and God to be done as needed.
In a Catholic church were do you go if you sin?
You go to confession. In a catholic church, there is often a little room where the priest sits and you confess your sins to him.
Are catholics the only ones that confess their sins?
No, christians also confess their sins to the one and only true god, the god of Abraham and Jacob. Hope you enjoy ;-)
What is it called when you got to church and confess your sins?
Reconciliation
When can you confess your sins at home?
as soon as u get home
What does confess your sins mean?
It means to pray to God, speak to God and tell Him what you have done as an act of sin... like what I do.. is that I tell God what sin I have comitted and ask for forgiveness. It is the first act of repenting.
Do Christians confess theyre sins?
yes, but you have to pray to god about the sins you commited and ask for forgiveness
Why is Confessions important?
They're important to those who think they need to confess their sins so they won't go to hell apparently.
What rite helps us to confess our sorrow for any wrongdoing?
The Pentitential Rite at the beginning of Mass is when we confess our sins and are absolved by the priest's blessing of venial (less serious) sins. Mortal (serious) sins must still be confessed in the sacrament of Penance (Confession).
