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Roman Catholic Answer: Is there a particular reason that you don't want to go to confession to your priest? Priests are absolutely bound to a secrecy that you can't even imagine. They can not even change their behavior due to anything they heard during a confession. This is one of the most solemn charges they have. Remember, too, that they themselves are human and go to confession regularly, themselves. Also, they hear many confessions during a week, and it would be nearly impossible to shock a priest who has heard it all - many, many times. About the worst sin you can come up with, he has probably heard many times already, perhaps even from the person right in front of you, and again from the person behind you. He might even himself have confessed the same sin when he was at confession. Remember, above all, that he is sitting there as the representative of Jesus Christ. He is loaning his ears and mouth to Jesus during your confession, and acting as His representative in forgiving your sins.
If there is something else which is really bothering you about this particular priest, call the nearest Catholic church outside your area and ask to speak to the priest there, you can even call the Chancery of your diocese and explain that you need to talk to another priest - they will help you out.
What else can I help you with?
Do Catholics confess their sins to a priest?
Yes, but technically, we confess our sins to God through the priest.
Why does tituba confess to meeting with the devil?
becaues they dont want to go to haven
Where do Catholic Fathers confess?
Anywhere, to another priest.
Can you confess without a priest, and if so, how does the process differ from traditional confession"?
Yes, you can confess without a priest through a practice known as direct confession. In direct confession, individuals can confess their sins directly to God without the intermediary of a priest. The process differs from traditional confession in that there is no formal sacrament or absolution given by a priest, but rather a personal and direct communication with God seeking forgiveness.
To whom do priests confess?
Priests typically confess to another priest or a spiritual advisor, as part of the sacrament of reconciliation in the Catholic Church.
If you believe in God will you go to heaven?
No. You have to believe that Jesus died on the cross for you and confess your sins to him, but you might want to save those type of questions for a priest or minister.
What are some sentences using the word 'confess'?
He went to the priest to confess his sin of stealing."I confess! It was me. I am the killer," screamed the defendent."You need to confess that you were the one who pulled the prank on the teacher or we all get detention," grumbled an innocent student to the guilty one.he was not confess because of internal
Do priests judge you when you go to confession?
The priest does not judge you. God is the one to judge. The priest is just his intermediary. When you confess you are confessing to God.
What is confession?
Confession is when you go to a priest and confess all of the sins that you have comitted since your last visit with the priest. Then the priest forgives you of your sins and tells you pray to a certain amount of prayers as penance. After prayer you will receive absolution from the guilt of your sin.
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.
What sins should I confess to a priest?
In the Catholic faith, you should confess any sins that you have committed, especially those that weigh on your conscience and go against the teachings of the Church. It is important to be honest and sincere in your confession to receive forgiveness and guidance from the priest.
Why do Catholics confess their sins to a priest?
Catholics confess their sins to a priest because they believe it is a way to seek forgiveness from God and receive spiritual guidance and support. The priest acts as a mediator between the individual and God, offering absolution and helping the person to make amends for their sins. This practice is rooted in the belief that the priest has been given the authority to forgive sins by Jesus Christ.
