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What does the canon law say about how often you should celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation?
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Catholic AnswerThe only thing that Canon Law ever said about the frequency of confession was in the old Code, which was replaced in 1983 by the New Code of Canon Law, which does not address the frequency of confession. The Old Code required that all religious and priests go to confession at least every fortnight (at least once every two weeks). This is still a good recommendation, but it is no longer required. When I say that it is still a good recommendation, I would recommend that anyone, who was is at all serious about their spiritual life, they should consider going, at a bare minimum, every two weeks and no less than monthly. If you are serious about your spiritual life, and if you are serious about becoming a better person - being part of the solution, and not the problem, then I would recommend weekly to every two weeks as a norm. It is not required in Canon Law, each one should work this out on his own. Anything less than monthly is not even trying.Wiki User
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According to canon law, the faithful are encouraged to participate in the sacrament of reconciliation regularly, especially when they are aware of mortal sins. While a specific frequency is not explicitly prescribed, it is generally recommended to receive this sacrament at least once a year. However, individual circumstances and personal spiritual needs may suggest a more frequent celebration of the sacrament for some individuals.
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What are the five essential elements to receive the sacrament of reconciliation?
In the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, the Sacrament of Penance (commonly called Confession, Reconciliation or Penance) is the method given by Christ to the Church by which individual men and women may be freed from sins committed after receiving Baptism. (It is not necessary to confess sins committed before baptism, as baptism itself is considered to remove the guilt of all prior sins.)For the Sacrament to be valid these elements in Matter and Form are required:The acts of the penitent (namely contrition, confession, and satisfaction) are the proximate matter of this sacrament.The form of the Sacrament of Penance is the absolution imparted with certain words "I absolve the.." while the acts of the penitent are required for the worthy reception of the sacrament.The Code of Canon Law requires all Roman Catholics to confess mortal sins at least once a year, although frequent reception of the sacrament is recommended.
Is a sacrament the laws of the church?
.Catholic AnswerNo, they are different things: .from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994; Glossary.A sacrament is an efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us through the work of the Holy Spirit (see Catechism 774, 1132). There are seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance or Reconciliation (Confession), Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony..Canon Law comprises the rules which provide the norms for good order in the visible society of the Church. Those canon laws that apply universally are contained in the Codes of Canon Law, most recently promulgated in 1983 for the Latin (Western) Church and in 1991 for the Eastern Church.
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