Confession is also called the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance in Catholic teachingPriests are bound by the Seal of Confession, which Catholic teaching holds admits no exceptionFace-to-face and behind-the-screen confession are both offered at most Catholic parishesEastern Catholic and Orthodox traditions practice a related but distinct rite, usually called confession as wellCatholic teaching holds that mortal sins should be confessed by kind and approximate numberConfession is also called the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance in Catholic teachingPriests are bound by the Seal of Confession, which Catholic teaching holds admits no exceptionFace-to-face and behind-the-screen confession are both offered at most Catholic parishesEastern Catholic and Orthodox traditions practice a related but distinct rite, usually called confession as wellCatholic teaching holds that mortal sins should be confessed by kind and approximate number

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The Confession Preparation Guide

A short, practical guide combining a printable examination of conscience with a plain walk-through of the sacrament itself — written for someone going for the first time or returning after years away.

A printable examination of conscience organized by simple categories
The step-by-step words and order of the sacrament
What to do if you've been away for years
A short worksheet to fill in before you go

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