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  1. Jul 24, 2024 · The Confession FAQ You’ve Always Wanted. July 24, 2024. For many of us Catholics, confession can be intimidating, for a number of factors. While this is completely understandable and common, we also can’t let this hinder us from partaking in one of the greatest gifts our Church has to offer. So, to help you out with the nerves or ...

  2. Jul 21, 2020 · Basically, you are "required" to go to confession once per year, if you intend on receiving Holy Communion once per year. On the other hand, if you desire to receive Holy Communion on a weekly or ...

  3. One person said that we need to go to confession once a year only if we have committed a mortal sin. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that one must confess serious sins at least once a year (CCC 1457). One can commit a serious sin without it being a mortal sin. So what is exactly is the requirement?

    • I am the Lord your God. You shall not have strange gods before me. -Do I give God time every day in prayer? -Do I seek to love Him with my whole heart?
    • You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. -Have I used God´s name in vain: lightly or carelessly? -Have I been angry with God? -Have I wished evil upon any other person?
    • Remember to keep holy the Lord´s Day. -Have I deliberately missed Mass on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation? -Have I tried to observe Sunday as a family day and a day of rest?
    • Honor your father and your mother. -Do I honor and obey my parents? -Have I neglected my duties to my spouse and children? -Have I given my family good religious example?
  4. Jan 7, 2020 · The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, however (No. 1457), that all Catholics should go to confession at least once a year. If this is actually a precept of the church, my understanding is ...

  5. If you have not been to Confession for a while and are unsure of what to do, do not worry. Tell the priest and he will help you through the Sacrament. Now confess your sins. Be simple and straightforward. Just put into words what you have done wrong since you last went to Confession. Don’t make excuses; but if it helps, say

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  7. Feb 21, 2014 · Friday, February 21st, 2014 @ 11:00 am. Catholics are required to receive the Sacrament at least once per year. However, if you are aware of having committed any mortal (serious) sin, you should receive the Sacrament. That being said, all are encouraged to take advantage of the Sacrament on a regular and frequent basis. Frequent reception helps ...