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Should we confess to a priest?
Through the sacrament of reconciliation, and by confession our sins to a priest, we have the assurance of Jesus’ own words that we shall be forgiven of our sins. This is especially true for mortal or very grave sins. By confessing our sins to a priest, we are given a vehicle by which we can be comforted in our guilt.
Why should we confess our sins to a priest?
When we confess our sins to a priest in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we are assured of God’s forgiveness. Remind kids that God loves us no matter what, and God’s forgiveness means that we get to start over with a clean slate.
What does the Bible say about confessing to your parents?
Jesus Himself said, “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven” (Matt. 10:32-33).
How do you confess your sins to someone?
Slowly, without fear or shame, recount your sins to the priest. Do not feel like you must hold back, feel embarrassed, or lie. Nothing you say in a confession can be repeated outside of the confessional — even if you were to threaten to murder someone (including the priest himself).
Why is it important to go to confession?
In the Roman Catholic Church people go to confession to say sorry for the wrong (sin) in their lives and to experience God’s healing through forgiveness. The act of confession is important because it allows Roman Catholics to put things right with God and to know that they have been forgiven.
Where in the Bible does it say if we confess our sins?
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.