I'm Going To My First Confession This Weekend

[Paladin D]

Thanks.

[Moosey]

Go for it Dallas!

[Fides_et_Ratio]

[quote name='Paladin D' date='Jul 17 2004, 01:55 PM'] [b][i]Quick Question:[/b][/i] Should I confess all the sins I've ever done? I don't remember them all, some of them are up in the thousands (don't know the exact number). Or should I just confess the sins I've done recently, and say a short prayer along the lines of [b]"And forgive me of my sins that I have forgotten or am unaware of"[/b] or something? Thanks in advance! [/quote]
You only have to confess the number of mortal sins. Venial sins are good to confess.. but don't worry so much about numbers there.

ALSO-- don't worry/stress about Confession. I am confident that the priest will help you out. I've never been to Confession and had a negative experience.


At the end of your "list of sins" (for lack of a better term) you can say pretty much whatever you want... sometimes I've said, "and that's all I can think of, Father.". Once again, don't worry so much about what to say-- the person with the most important words ("I absolve you") are the priest... so don't worry and just be open and honest with your Confession and you'll be fine.

[WCC_Catholic]

[color=purple]Congrats Paladin [/color]

[Carnanc]

just being honest and sincere and telling all serious sins, and mortal sins is a good confession. instead of worrying for me it helps to do something to increase the sorrow for my sins.