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One of the precepts of the confession in the Catholic church is that it is confidential, and priests are not allowed to share information they gain during a confession with others. Even so, there have been priests who broke this vow because they felt that the justice resulting from this was greater than the vow.
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What role does the priest play in confession?
The priest plays the middle man in confession. He is supposed to listen to your confession and then tell God and God tells him what you have to do to be forgiven, like saying a certain number of prayers on a rosary. You don't have to go to confession to be forgiven though because Christ died so that we wouldn't need a middle man, we now have a direct connection with God if we so chose to have it. All we have to do is accept Him into our hearts and then we're forgiven. We confess to God and because He loves us sooo much He forgives us.
What does the priest say during reconciliation?
First, you ask for forgiveness and tell the priest how long since your last confession. Then, you list your sins, not out of a sense of guilt, but sorrow. The priest will ask you to make an act of contrition (which means stating how sorry you are for your sins and promising to try and do better). Then the priest will extend his hand over you and say, "Through the ministry of the Church may God grant you forgiveness and peace. I absolve you of your sins, in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Go in peace." At this point the priest might offer some good advice to help you avoid those sins in the future.The priest acts as "in persona Christi", in the person of Christ. In other words, he is the conduit through which God offers forgiveness. He also acts as "in persona Communio", he represents and offers forgiveness on behalf of the community because when we sin, we sin both against God, ourselves and the community.
What is the plural possessive of priest?
The plural possessive of "priest" is "priests'."
What is the abstract noun to priest?
The abstract noun for "priest" is "priesthood."
How you can put priest in a sentence?
He decided to approach the catholic priest asking for Baptism.
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.
What sins are you required to tell the priest?
We are required to tell every mortal sin we are aware of in order for the Confession to be valid.
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.
Why are Catholics allowed to tell a priest stuff during confession without being arrested but a Protestant can't?
Most Protestant denominations do not recognize the Sacrament of Reconciliation so there is no confession.
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
If you kill someone and tell the priest during confession can he tell the police?
No, with a priest its all confidential its like with a therapist, they are not aloud to tell anyone anything its just between you and him. Even if he had to tell someone to help find the killer and he was the only one who knew he would still not be aloud to.
I was wondering If you admitted to murder in a catholic confession what would happen. Would the priest have to keep it secret or would he be allowed to tell the police?
The priest is required to keep all confessions a secret. He cannot tell anyone what he hears because this violates the vows he made to God. When you confess, the priest is asking God to forgive you. Should he ever tell, he will no longer be allowed to be a 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.
