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It is the act of contrition even said after the confession in the Catholic Church?

Yes
  Reconciliation is a sacrament to be a healing encounter between God and the penitent, and there is no need to worry about what they say or do.
  This is a way how to go to Confession
  + Get ready you make your examination of conscience.
  Enter the confessional. You can choose to speak with the priest in front or behind a screen so anonymously.
  + After the priest greets you with the sign of the cross the sign of the cross and say: "Bless me Father for I have sinned. Was (ie how long) since my last confession. These are my sins … "
  + Tell your sins simply and honestly to the priest. Do not be embarrassed.
  + When the list of all your sins, please read "… Sorry for all these sins and the sins that I can not remember. "
  + Listen to the advice the priest gives you and accept the penance from him. Then make an act of contrition for sins:
  My God
  Sorry for my sins with all my heart.
  In choosing to do evil
  And do not do well,
  I have sinned against you
  whom I should love above all things.
  I firmly intend, with your help,
  to do penance,
  to sin no more,
  and to avoid any leads me to sin.
  Amen.
  + The priest then conclude with the words: "Your sins are truly forgiven, go in peace." You answered: "Thank God."
  + Perform your penance as soon as possible.
  For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1422 and following http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/p …
  With love in Christ.

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1 comments for “It is the act of contrition even said after the confession in the Catholic Church?”


  1. imacatho says:

    It is in my little corner of the world. And it should be, is an important part of the sacrament.



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