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- Having MISSED a SUNDAY or HOLY DAY MASS WITHOUT a valid reason (i. e., out of laziness, giving priority to sports, shopping, parties etc.)
- Having SEX OUTSIDE of marriage, with ONE’S SELF (masturbation) or with SOMEONE else (either opposite or same sex); having voluntarily indulged in pornography.
- COHABITING with someone WITHOUT BEING MARRIED IN THE CHURCH and LIVING as if they were spouses (either with opposite or same sex)
- Having DESECRATED the Holy Eucharist or committed the sin of SACRILEGE (by receiving Holy Communion without being in the state of grace, i.e., free of any mortal sins)
- Contraception, IVF and Abortion. Most readers here know that abortion is murder. But many Catholics do not know that contraception (in marriage or out of marriage) is a mortal sin.
- Masturbation and/or Pornography, before marriage or within marriage. Some saints have pointed out that sins which exacted physical death in the Old Covenant (Judaism) are frequently the sins that cause spiritual death in the New Testament (Catholicism.)
- Immodesty, Including Wearing Leggings and Short Shorts. I could quote countless saints here, but the most succinct description is what the Mother of God said at Fatima: “Certain fashions will be introduced that will offend Our Lord very much.”—
- Before marriage, making-out or anything more passionate than that. St. Thomas Aquinas writes: “I answer that a thing is said to be a mortal works. One may sin in two ways.
Dec 27, 2018 · What kinds of sins should someone confess at confession? What's the difference between mortal and venial sins? Get the answers here.
- Rebellion
- Sloth & Passivity
- Fear & Timidity
- Unforgiveness
- Idolatry & Pride
- Lust & Gluttony
- Greed & Envy
- Lying & Stealing
- Foolishness
- Anger & Hatred
Rioting / Treason Seditions: Stirring up opposition against authority Murmuring / Grumbling / Complaining Wickedness: Evil practices, crime Witchcraft / Sorcery (practicing magic with aid from evil spirits) Astrology (Deuteronomy 4:19; 17:3-7; Isaiah 47:13,14; Acts 7:42; Ezekiel 8:16, Deuteronomy 17:7) Hating God Speaking Against the Holy Spirit Di...
Laziness Knowing to Do Good, but Refusing to Do It Hearing the Sayings of Christ, but Not Following Them Burying Skills, Talents & Resources: Not making wise use of what God gave us
Discouragement Anxiety Unbelief / Faithlessness Timidity: Afraid of people or circumstances (Psalms 112:7) Denying Christ: Afraid to confess Jesus to people (John 12:42)
Unforgiving Heart Hard-heartedness (without normal affection) Unmerciful Stiff-Necked and Uncircumcised in Hearts and Ears / Obstinate / Stubborn
Idolatry: Loving someone or something more than God or Jesus Lovers of Self False Humility Self-Will Self-Esteem Puffed Up: Overestimating your ability or knowledge Desiring the Praise of Men: Doing things to gain praise High-mindedness / Arrogance / Boasting Hypocrisy Fault-Finding Emulations: Ambition to surpass someone else
Wantonness: Lustful, morally unrestrained Inordinate Affection: Passion, lust Reveling: Overindulgence at feasts, merrymaking Banqueting: A drinking party Drunkenness Defiling the Body / Abusers of Self: Self-polluters, having unnatural lusts Adultery Fornication / Chambering: Unmarried people living and sleeping together Homosexuality / Effeminate...
Filthy Lucre: Receiving personal gain through unrighteousness Trusting in Riches Laying Up Treasures on Earth: Pursuing material success at the expense of spiritual growth Living in Pleasure: Fond of luxury and sensual pleasure/gratification Greediness / Covetousness / Envy / Jealousy Evil Concupiscence: Longing or desire for forbidden things Evil ...
Whispering / Slander / Giving False Witness Guile / Deceit / Sneakiness Double-Tongued / Insincerity Dishonesty Defrauding / Unethical Craftiness / Cunningness Gossip Purloining
Without Understanding / Lacking Wisdom / Presumptuous Vain Jangling / Babbling / Idle Words: Words of no value Foolish Talking / Jesting / Teasing: Mean-spirited talking to make others laugh Corrupt Communications: Unprofitable or impure language Clamor: Loud, continued noises
Contempt / Bitterness Wrath / Rage / Revenge Strife / Quarreling / Debate / Contention Seeking Superiority Ready to Fight / Brawling Murder / Abortion / Suicide Implacable: Refusing to be appeased Despiteful / Maliciousness Railing / Slander Mockery / Ridicule Malignity: Being harmful or dangerous, bad character Backbiting: Speaking evil of those n...
SINS THAT NEED TO BE CONFESSED. Abortion. Adultery. All use of illegal drugs. Any dealing with occult, IE. Ouija boards. Artificial Birth Control. Being judgmental. Blasphemy: disrespect toward God or toward His Holy Name.
I sincerely desire to leave all my evil ways and to confess my sins with all sincerity to you and to your priest. I am a sinner, have mercy on me, O Lord. Give me a lively faith and a firm hope...
In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of examples of sins for first confession. Whether it's lying, stealing, or disobeying your parents, we've got you covered. Get ready to make a sincere and heartfelt confession with the help of these practical examples.
