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It is a sacrament of Healing.
The Sacrament of Penance.
The sacrament of Penance (Confession) cleanses us, so does Annointing of the Sick as well. Also, baptism in a way cleanses us too since it removes our original sin but it is not listed as a sacrament of healing.
The name of the sacrament which you confesses your sins is called the Sacrament of Penance. Its three names are reconciliation, penance, and confession.
foRmula of sacrament of reconciliation
Penance
the sacrament of reconciliation (penance or confession)
It is called the sacrament of Penance, the sacrament of Reconciliation, the sacrament of Forgiveness, the sacrament of Confession, and the sacrament of Conversion.
the sacrament of reconciliation or penance
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
Roman Catholic AnswerThe sacrament in which one confesses one's sins is called Penance. The common name used by the laity is Confession, but technically it is the Sacrament of Penance.
The matter of reconciliation is the penance.