We don't know a lot about it, we do know that many of the penances were horrendous - some taking years, and that confession was often made in public. It was the Irish monks who formulated private confession as a regular way of doing things, they also issued penitentials to priests so that they would all be on the same page as far as penances were concerned.
There are seven sacraments of the Church. They are grouped as follows:Sacraments of Initiation (3)BaptismConfirmationHoly Communion (Eucharist)Sacraments of Healing (2)Sacrament of Confession (also called the Sacrament of Penance or the Sacrament of Reconciliation)Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (formerly called Extreme Unction)Sacraments of Service (2)Sacrament of Holy Matrimony (Marriage)Sacrament of Holy Orders
The form of the sacrament of penance consists of the words spoken by the priest during the absolution, specifically, "I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." The matter of the sacrament includes the acts of the penitent: sincere contrition for their sins, confession of those sins to a priest, and the intention to perform the assigned penance. Together, these elements facilitate reconciliation with God and the Church after sin.
The Act of Charity is sometimes given as a penance. It is one of the three acts of the Theological Virtues, which one should recite before beginning a meditation or private prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
The sacrament of Holy Orders is usually administered by a bishop through the laying on of hands and prayer. The process involves the ordination of a man into one of the three hierarchical levels of the clergy: deacon, priest, or bishop. This sacrament conveys a special grace and authority for ministry within the Church.
There are seven sacraments of the Church. They are grouped as follows:Sacraments of Initiation (3)BaptismConfirmationHoly Communion (Eucharist)Sacraments of Healing (2)Sacrament of Confession (also called the Sacrament of Penance or the Sacrament of Reconciliation)Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (formerly called Extreme Unction)Sacraments of Service (2)Sacrament of Holy Matrimony (Marriage)Sacrament of Holy OrdersPlease see the related links below for detailed explanations of the sacraments above.
The sacrament of penance, also known as confession, offers believers the opportunity for reconciliation with God and the Church by confessing their sins. It provides spiritual healing, forgiveness, and the grace to overcome sin in the future. Through this sacrament, individuals experience the unconditional love and mercy of God, fostering a deeper relationship with Him. Additionally, it encourages personal reflection and accountability in one’s spiritual journey.
Hugh Connolly has written: 'Sin (New Century Theology)' 'Irish Penitentials And Their Significance for the Sacrament of Penance Today' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Celtic Church, Doctrines, History, History of doctrines, Penance, Penitentials 'Sin' -- subject(s): Sin
Reconciliation, the act or state of re-establishing friendship between God and a human being, or between two persons. In the Catholic Church it most often refers to the sacrament of Confession, otherwise known as Penance or Reconciliation.
The main liturgical service of the Church is the Holy Mass: the Eucharist, which is celebrated daily by every priest in the Catholic Church, sometimes twice or (with special permission) even three times on a Sunday, if necessary. The second most frequently celebrated sacrament would be the sacrament of confession or penance.
After receiving the sacrament of Penance (confession) and assuming all other requirements are met ( no previous marriages,etc.) then the answer is YES
I believe that in this case the answer is yes, as long as she receives the sacrament of penance for the years she was living in an an improper situation.
That Sacrament and Church are Gifts to us from God.