Does a Communal Penance Service replace private confessions?

[RaeInReno]

Does a Communal Penance Service replace private confessions?

Thank you.

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

RaeInReno,

The following link should assist you in better understanding the purpose of communal penance services. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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