Catholics believe that the Sacrament of Baptism forgives Original Sin and all personal sin.
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.
religion maitenance, reconciliation
When you confess your sins to a priest, all of your sins are forgiven and you basically start of with a clean slate. It is the stepping stone needed for all other Sacraments other than Baptism.
Mortal sins can only be forgiven in the sacrament of penance or with an act of perfect contrition with the resolve to go to confession as soon as possible. Venial sins can be forgiven with an act of imperfect or perfect contrition, reception of the Holy Eucharist, use of a sacramental, after death.
John 20:23 - "Whose sins you shall forgive they are forgiven them. Whose sins you shall retain, they are retained."
It makes sure htat you sins are 100% forgiven by God. In the sacrament of reconciliation, you face your sins head on and say to God that you are truly sorry.
After his Resurrection, Jesus told the apostles, "Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained" (John 20:23).
No. It is the sacrament where sins are confessed and forgiven.
Baptism is a sacrament of the Church where a newly born baby or a grown adult is forgiven of all their sins (including the original sin) with the power of the Holy Spirit and welcomed into the Christian commuity.
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It is where the person confesses their sins and then they are forgiven by God. The person then does penance. The person must be truly sorry for their before they confess them.
Yes. Jesus told the Apostles "Whoever's sins you forgive, they are forgiven them. Whoever's sins you retain, they have been retained." John 20:23. Bishops are the successors of the Apostles.