Your Question: How many times a year are you supposed to go to confession?
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a gift Christ has given to us to receive His healing grace in our lives. You partake of this sacrament as often as you need it or desire it. The Church requires that we all go to the sacrament to confess serious sin (mortal sin) once per year. Oftentimes people go during Advent or Lent. Additionally, we are to go before we receive Communion whenever we have committed sin of grave matter with full knowledge of its seriousness, and deliberate consent (commonly called “mortal sin.”)
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says the following about frequency of reception:
1457 According to the Church's command, "after having attained the age of discretion, each of the faithful is bound by an obligation faithfully to confess serious sins at least once a year."56 Anyone who is aware of having committed a mortal sin must not receive Holy Communion, even if he experiences deep contrition, without having first received sacramental absolution, unless he has a grave reason for receiving Communion and there is no possibility of going to confession.57 Children must go to the sacrament of Penance before receiving Holy Communion for the first time.58
1458 Without being strictly necessary, confession of everyday faults (venial sins) is nevertheless strongly recommended by the Church.59 Indeed the regular confession of our venial sins helps us form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed by Christ and progress in the life of the Spirit. By receiving more frequently through this sacrament the gift of the Father's mercy, we are spurred to be merciful as he is merciful:60
So, the Church encourages us to go more frequently because of the sacrament's healing power and strength that it gives us to live as Christians in the world. Receiving this sacrament is a beautiful experience that is incredibly freeing and healing. Through it, we know we are forgiven and can let go of our faults. It is an encounter with Christ that converts us more to His heart, and reconciles us with both God and our community.
The scheduled time at our parish for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 at Holy Rosary Church, 2011 N. Oakland Ave. You can also call the parish office, 414-271-6577, to schedule a time to receive the sacrament if you can’t make it on Saturdays. The Reconciliation Room (or Confessional) is located in the north side of the small chapel that is located behind the altar. Our Reconciliation Room allows for anonymous or face-to-face confession, and there are guide cards in the room that list the responses and prayers you’ll say when you receive the sacrament. Of course, if you are unsure of what to do, you can simply ask the priest to lead you through the process, which he is happy to do.
For more detailed information the Sacrament, see the following link:
http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/p2s2c2a4.htm
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says the following about frequency of reception:
1457 According to the Church's command, "after having attained the age of discretion, each of the faithful is bound by an obligation faithfully to confess serious sins at least once a year."56 Anyone who is aware of having committed a mortal sin must not receive Holy Communion, even if he experiences deep contrition, without having first received sacramental absolution, unless he has a grave reason for receiving Communion and there is no possibility of going to confession.57 Children must go to the sacrament of Penance before receiving Holy Communion for the first time.58
1458 Without being strictly necessary, confession of everyday faults (venial sins) is nevertheless strongly recommended by the Church.59 Indeed the regular confession of our venial sins helps us form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed by Christ and progress in the life of the Spirit. By receiving more frequently through this sacrament the gift of the Father's mercy, we are spurred to be merciful as he is merciful:60
So, the Church encourages us to go more frequently because of the sacrament's healing power and strength that it gives us to live as Christians in the world. Receiving this sacrament is a beautiful experience that is incredibly freeing and healing. Through it, we know we are forgiven and can let go of our faults. It is an encounter with Christ that converts us more to His heart, and reconciles us with both God and our community.
The scheduled time at our parish for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 at Holy Rosary Church, 2011 N. Oakland Ave. You can also call the parish office, 414-271-6577, to schedule a time to receive the sacrament if you can’t make it on Saturdays. The Reconciliation Room (or Confessional) is located in the north side of the small chapel that is located behind the altar. Our Reconciliation Room allows for anonymous or face-to-face confession, and there are guide cards in the room that list the responses and prayers you’ll say when you receive the sacrament. Of course, if you are unsure of what to do, you can simply ask the priest to lead you through the process, which he is happy to do.
For more detailed information the Sacrament, see the following link:
http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/p2s2c2a4.htm
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