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HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION
Going to Confession
when you get into the confessional, start by saying
‘BLESS ME FATHER FOR I HAVE SINNED, IT IS (How long since your last confession, e.g. several months, two weeks, a long time since my last confession) AND THESE ARE MY SINS.’
Now tell the priest what you did wrong; when you have finished say
‘FOR THESE AND ALL OF MY SINS I AM TRULY SORRY AND HUMBLY SEEK GOD’S PARDON AND ABSOLUTION FROM YOU’
The priest will now speak and give you your penance. When he has finished then say out loud the Act of Contrition as follows:. ACT OF CONTRITION
‘O MY GOD, BECAUSE YOU ARE SO GOOD, I AM VERY SORRY THAT I HAVE SINNED AGAINST YOU AND WITH THE HELP OF YOUR GRACE I WILL NOT SIN AGAIN.’
The priest will now give you absolution, when he has finished he will say:
‘GO IN PEACE.’
You say: ‘THANK YOU FATHER.’
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