The Sacrament of Reconciliation

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"Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained."

John 20:23 โ€” The institution of the Sacrament of Confession

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๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ How to Make a Good Confession

1
Examine Your ConscienceReflect on your sins since your last confession using the Ten Commandments or another guide.
2
Be Truly SorryHave genuine contrition โ€” sorrow for offending God, not just fear of punishment.
3
Resolve Not to Sin AgainMake a firm purpose of amendment โ€” a sincere commitment to avoid sin and its near occasions.
4
Confess Your SinsTell the priest your sins clearly and humbly. You may confess behind a screen or face to face.
5
Accept Your PenanceThe priest will assign a penance. Complete it as soon as possible after leaving the confessional.

๐Ÿ“ฟ Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.

๐Ÿ“‹ Examination of Conscience