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Is confession in The Orthodox Church confidential?
Yes, as only the priest and God hear the confessions.
Who is able to perform the Sacrament of Penance?
Only an ordained priest or bishop can hear a confession.
Do Maronite Catholics have to go to confession?
Roman Catholic AnswerAll Catholics should be going to confession, it is one of the precepts of the Church.
Is it necessary to have another priest on the other side of the Confessional box when a priest is confessing?
Yes it is necessary. A priest can't "hear" his own confession. Even the Pope has to confess his sins to another priest.
Can the priest discern the content of my confession?
No, the priest cannot disclose the content of your confession as it is protected by the seal of confession, which ensures confidentiality.
Can a priest disclose information from a confession to the police?
In most cases, a priest cannot disclose information from a confession to the police due to the confidentiality of the sacrament of confession.
Can a priest disclose the information shared during confession?
No, a priest cannot disclose the information shared during confession due to the confidentiality of the sacrament of confession.
Can a priest report you after confession?
In most cases, a priest cannot report what is said during confession due to confidentiality rules known as the seal of confession. This means that information shared during confession is considered confidential and cannot be disclosed by the priest.
What does shriving mean?
To hear confession and give absolution.
What happens if a priest tells a confession"?
When a priest hears a confession, they are bound by the seal of confession, which means they cannot disclose or discuss anything that was confessed to them. This confidentiality is considered sacred and must be upheld by the priest under all circumstances.
Does a priest go to confession?
Yes he does
Who do you need to tell your sins to in a Roman Catholic ritual of confession?
In the Roman Catholic sacrament of confession, you confess your sins to a priest.
