Steps
for Confession
for Confession
What is the Central step for confession? (Don’t over think it)
Confessing to the Priest
Is withholding truth, a sin?
Yes. With few exceptions, meaning there are justified lies. If you are lying to save life, even if against the law, unjust laws can be broken.
TRUE or FALSE - The Priest can tell the police when you confess a crime.
FALSE
"For all have ________ and fall short of the glory of God."
"For all have -sinned- and fall short of the glory of God."
Romans 3:23
Missed Sunday Mass - Which is appropriate?
1. Attend the next Mass and pray an Our Father.
2. Attend the next Mass and stay a few extra minutes after to pray a full Rosary.
1. Attend the next Mass and pray an Our Father.
How do we prepare our selves for Confession?
Examination of Conscience
Someone intentionally runs a stop sign, with no emergency. Is this a sin?
Yes. Breaking the civil law intentionally without any genuine case of emergency is a sin.
TRUE OR FALSE - Confession can be done with anyone since we are all Priests as long as your sins are heard by another practicing Christian, as it says in James 5:16.
FALSE - Though we are all Priests proclaimed in scripture, we are not all Ministerial Priests to consecrate things and forgive sins as the apostles did.
"If we __________ our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
"If we -confess- our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
1 John 1:9
Held a grudge - Which is appropriate?
1. Invite them over for dinner and cook a five-course meal.
2. Pray for that person and make a step toward forgiveness.
2. Pray for that person and make a step toward forgiveness.
What do we do to finalize the confession process?
Penance
If someone breaks into your home, carrying a deadly weapon, and they have not yet harmed you or your family, is taking their life justified?
Yes. If done as a legitimate defense.
2264 Love toward oneself remains a fundamental principle of morality. Therefore it is legitimate to insist on respect for one's own right to life. Someone who defends his life is not guilty of murder even if he is forced to deal his aggressor a lethal blow:
If a man in self-defense uses more than necessary violence, it will be unlawful: whereas if he repels force with moderation, his defense will be lawful.... Nor is it necessary for salvation that a man omit the act of moderate self-defense to avoid killing the other man, since one is bound to take more care of one's own life than of another's.
TRUE or FALSE - While in confession, you are confessing to the priest as a person.
FALSE. You are confessing to christ becasue the priest is "In Persona Christi"
"Create in me a clean _________, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."
"Create in me a clean -heart- , O God, and renew a right spirit within me."
Psalm 51:10
Spend too much time on your phone? - Which is appropriate?
1. Take 15 minutes to disconnect and pray or reflect.
2. Stay off your phone for the rest of the evening and use that time for prayer and family.
1. Take 15 minutes to disconnect and pray or reflect.
What is the process after you examine your conscience to ready yourself to confess?
Contrition - having true sorrow for your sins.
Is using the phrase "Oh my God" ALWAYS using the Lord's name in vain?
No. There are exceptions. If there is no irreverence, no indifference, and no hate or disgust attributed to God it is not a sin.
TRUE OR FALSE - Confession is NOT in the bible. It was introduced in the North African Council of Carthage.
FALSE! - It is found in John 20:21-23. 2 Corinthians 5:18-20.
"He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever ________ and renounces them finds mercy."
"He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever -confesses- and renounces them finds mercy."
Proverbs 28:13
Envy - Which is appropriate?
1. Thank God and compliment the person face to face.
2. Thank God for your blessings.
1. Thank God for your blessings.
Name the act the Priest completes in persona Christi for confession.
Absolution!
Is suicide a guaranteed ticket to hell?
No. According to CCC 2282-2283
2282 If suicide is committed with the intention of setting an example, especially to the young, it also takes on the gravity of scandal. Voluntary co-operation in suicide is contrary to the moral law. Grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide.
2283 We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. the Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives.
TRUE or FALSE - When you die in a state of grace, your final destination is Heaven.
True! In a imperfect state of grace, you go through purgatory then heaven, if you die in a perfect state of grace, you go straight to heaven.
"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that yours sins may be wiped out, that times of _________ may come from the Lord."
"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that yours sins may be wiped out, that times of -refreshing- may come from the Lord."
Acts 3:19
Lied to a friend - Which is appropriate?
1. Tell the truth and apologize.
2. Tell the truth, apologize, and do a kind act for them.
2. Tell the truth, apologize, and do a kind act for them.