Can you help me prepare for confession?

[sistermouse]

I have not been to confession in about 35 years. To say I have strayed, is putting it lightly. I have never had a minute in my sad 35 years that I haven’t believed with my whole heart in God the Father, Jesus the Son, or the Holy Spirit. I have prayed and I feel led to return, in the limited way I am allowed. I need to know about Confession. I found that I remembered the prayers for confession as I learned them as a child. What I don’t know is how in the world can I remember all my sins?? Or how many times I have commited them?? Is there a special confession for someone in my shape?? Please help me. I have ordered some books that should be here soon about the Catholic faith and a Chatesium (sp?) book. Will I find my answers there?? Thank you for your time.
Mary Ann

 

[Reginald_Plum]

Mary Ann,

Welcome home! I’ve linked some threads which should answer your question about how to return to the sacramental life of the Church. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

**Recommended Reading:
[thread=127629]After sixteen years, can I return to the Church?[/thread]
[thread=92885]Where do I begin…?[/thread]

[thread=34632]How do I make my first confession in fifteen years?[/thread]
[thread=56937]How do I best prepare for confession after being away for 43 years?[/thread]**