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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.
How do you confess sins to god?
You can go to confessions at mass and you tell the priest and he can't tell anyone, then he will tell you what prayers to say and you say them
Do Catholics confess their sins to a priest?
Yes, but technically, we confess our sins to God through the priest.
What does confide meen?
To trust or tell someone about something secretive/important. e.g To confide with a priest about one's sins.
What would the pennance be for spelling La Madeleine as Madeline?
After one confesses their sins to a priest, the priest gives the individual a penance. This is typically a set of prayers they must say silently for their sins. For spelling La Madeleine as Madeline, no penance would be required as it is simply a spelling error.
How was Reconciliation?
In the sacrament of Reconciliation, all the sins that you have confessed and didpenance for is 100% forgiven but you might still have to face the consequences. Reconciliation can be quite scary and nerve racking for some people especially if they have done very serious sins. But rest assured, the priest cannot tell anybody your sins or they have sinned and will be excommunicated (Stripped of their status of being a clergyman). They also normally forget your sins afterwards anyways. If you feel scared of going to confession, try going to confession in a another church or with another priest who doesn't know you so well. Remember, you aren't confessing your sins to the priest, you are confessing your sins to God, the priest doesn't forgive your sins, God does.
What is it called when you admit your sins to a priest?
When you admit your sins to a priest it is called a confession. Some say it is better to confess your sins to a higher power so that it is only between you and them.
What will wash your sins way?
Discern whether or not you're truly sorry. If you are. Go to a priest and give him your confession. Your sins will be absolved (by God) through the priest. Then you can start fresh. The previous sins will be forgotten.
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.
Can a priest forgive sins according to Catholic doctrine"?
Yes, according to Catholic doctrine, a priest has the authority to forgive sins through the sacrament of confession or reconciliation.
What is the name for telling your sins to the priest in reconciliation?
Confession
Are the forgiven sins still accountable?
Sins that are confessed to a priest and proper penance was observed, such sins are forgiven and not accountable and need not be confessed again.
