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Confession / Reconciliation
Confession, or the Sacrament of Reconciliation, is the means by which the faithful obtain God's mercy for the pardon of sins.
Confession is the sacrament through which we obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against Him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which we have wounded by our sins (CCC 1422). It is also called the sacrament of conversion, penance, and forgiveness (CCC 1423-1424).
Acts of the Penitent
The sacrament of Reconciliation consists of three acts of the penitent: contrition (sorrow for sin), confession (disclosure of sins to the priest), and satisfaction (doing the penance) (CCC 1450-1460, 1491).
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should one go to Confession? After having reached the age of discretion, each of the faithful is bound by an obligation faithfully to confess serious sins at least once a year (CCC 1457).
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