Comments on: Confession 101 – part one

By: Judy

Judy — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:47:35 +0000

If it’s been decades since you went, how much detail do you need to go into and how much time can you take without messing up everyone else’s schedule?

By: RJ

RJ — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:49:56 +0000

2 questions:
1- what if you have a lotta stuff to confess? is a priest gonna take 30 mins, or more to listen/hear a confession?
2- what if, even tho’ the church teaches something is a sin, intellectually as well as morally, you truly do not believe it is a sin?
thx.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:40:27 +0000

Howee,

My recommendation is to go through a very thorough examination of conscience. If you’re worried about recalling everything in confession, feel free to write it down (destroying the paper afterward will feel great!). Also, keep in mind that while you’re supposed to confess all mortal sins that you remember, if you legitimately forget some, you are still forgiven!

By: Howee

Howee — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:39:13 +0000

Alright, but what if it’s been- literally- decades. Or what if one never actually has been before (for whatever reasons.) There’s a LOT of sins to recollect and confess over the years…

By: Theresa Henderson

Theresa Henderson — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:46:23 +0000

I’m going to print this, have enough made and volunteer to insert them into the Sunday bulletin.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:56:01 +0000

Thank you for the ‘How To Go To Confession’ pdf. I too had not gone to Confession in YEARS. Having this literally in hand was a blessing. Thank you!

By: Ris

Ris — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:01:02 +0000

These videos were helpful; I made my first confession a couple of weeks ago, and while I was still a nervous wreck, I had some idea of what to expect at least.

By: Sr. Eileen

Sr. Eileen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:33:29 +0000

This was terrific. I used it a few moments ago with an adult parishioner who will receive First Eucharist this month and Confirmation in May. She is receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation as I write this comment. Thanks again, Mike & Fr. Dave!

By: Mary Alice

Mary Alice — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:18:28 +0000

This is really excellent, thank you. We need to make better use of this sacrament to renew the Church.

By: Marge

Marge — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:08:32 +0000

Good idea presenting the simple steps to confess our sins. Watchers should not be intimidated. Waiting for part II. Thanks

By: Brad B

Brad B — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:00:01 +0000

I went to confession for the first time in years last summer. July 5th to be exact. I’m glad I did. It is a great time for reflection and an opportunity to talk to the priest. I tell him my sins and talk about what I see as my spiritual challenges. I try to go once a month now.

By: Fr. Pat

Fr. Pat — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:06:16 +0000

This is a good start. I have many people come to confession and say “It’s been a loong time.” I usually say something like “Welcome back” and then I walk them through the steps to make it a little less stressful (I hope). I look forward to part two!