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Do priests confess their sins to other priests?
Yes, priests can confess their sins to other priests in a practice known as the sacrament of reconciliation or confession.
Can priests report crimes they hear about during confession"?
Yes, in most jurisdictions, priests are not legally required to report crimes they hear about during confession due to the confidentiality of the sacrament.
Is shriven old English?
Yes, it is the past tense of shrive. Which was used mainly by priests , as to impose penance after confession, or to give absolution to penitent person. Now we just say penance.
Who is involved with Anointing of the Sick?
Catholic AnswerOnly priests and bishops can presently anoint the sick. The sacrament often includes hearing the confession of the individual and only a priest can hear a confession. Only in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches is this considered as a sacrament.
How often do priests typically go to confession?
Priests typically go to confession regularly, often once a week or more, to seek forgiveness for their sins and to renew their spiritual commitment.
How is the sacrament of Penance administrated in the beginning of Church?
We don't know a lot about it, we do know that many of the penances were horrendous - some taking years, and that confession was often made in public. It was the Irish monks who formulated private confession as a regular way of doing things, they also issued penitentials to priests so that they would all be on the same page as far as penances were concerned.
Are priests allowed to report confessions to authorities?
In most cases, priests are not allowed to report confessions to authorities due to the confidentiality of the sacrament of confession. This is a fundamental principle in many religious traditions.
What is a penance service?
confession and absolution of sin.Roman Catholic AnswerA penance service is a rather new invention in some areas in the Catholic Church. With the shortage of priests, and the contemporary lack of the sense of sin, there are not as many people going to confession regularly as is the norm in Catholicism. To keep this slide from getting any worse, and to make it easier for people to fulfill their Easter Obligation (Catholics are required by law to go to confession at least once a year), priests in a given area will come together on one night in Lent and conduct a penance service, afterward all the people can go to individual confession.
What penance's do priests give somebody to do?
The priest's role in confession does include giving each penitent a particular penance as a part of their contrition for their sins. The particular penance given depends on a host of factors including the sins committed, the culture, and most importantly, the priest. In the United States, most priests for regular penitents have them offer a number of prayers (i.e. 3 Our Fathers, 5 Hail Marys, etc.) as penance. For instance, if a child is making his first confession, it is not likely that his penance will be extremely cumbersome. Similarly, most adults who go to confession regular are given short, simple penances. However, if the person has confessed a serious sin such as murder, rape, etc., the penance may be something more than a private prayer. In such a situation, the priest may tell the person that their penance is to turn themselves in or seek professional help.
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.
When a Catholic priest is in the sacrament of Confession can he tell anyone about it?
No way. Even if you've committed murder and you confess it, the priest cannot tell anyone, not even the cops. This is because Catholic priests are bound by the Church with the 'seal of the sacrament of reconciliation'. By this seal, Catholic priests are forbidden to reveal anything about the sins the penitent has told them. Catholic priests are also forbidden to use the knowledge they have about the penitent from hearing the penitent's confession. There are no exceptions, and breaking the seal would be punished severely.
What color do priest wear during anointing of the sick?
During the Anointing of the Sick, priests typically wear the color violet or purple. This color symbolizes penance and healing, reflecting the sacrament's focus on spiritual and physical restoration. In some cases, white may also be used, especially if the sacrament is administered in the context of a Mass or on a feast day.
