Before going to confession, take some time to prepare. Begin with prayer asking the Holy Spirit to shine His light into your heart. Ask that you can see yourself, and your life, since your last …

Mar 18, 2025 · Confession of sins. You need to confess your sins to an ordained priest, distinguishing between your venial sins and mortal sins, as the latter need to be confessed in …

4 days ago · NCR interviews James O'Toole, whose new book, For I Have Sinned, details the growth and eventual decline of confession in the United States, prompting questions about the …

Nov 20, 2025 · If you’ve ever wondered how to go to Confession, what to say, or why it is so essential to the life of faith, this comprehensive guide offers the answers!

Mar 6, 2025 · If you’re unsure about what to do or need a refresher, here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to going to confession with confidence and peace.

Our Catholic confession guide for adults can help you get the most out of your confession. View our traditional Catholic guide to confession and learn more about confession.

I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ sufered and died for us. In His name, my God, have mercy. …

Confession brings reconciliation between God and the penitent, between the penitent and others, and to the individual penitent. One goes to Confession privately behind a screen or face-to …

Jul 24, 2024 · So, to help you out with the nerves or uncertainty, FOCUS reached out to priests all over the country about Catholic’s biggest questions surrounding confession.

The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the "prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.