Does baptism = forgiveness of sins?

[HatchFamily]

Does the Catholic Church believe that all sins are washed away at baptism? If you are an adult at baptism, are all of your sins washed away?

Also, when Christ died on the cross, he atoned for our sins. If he already atoned for our sins, why is confession necessary? Could you repent on your own through prayer and asking God for forgiveness? Why is it necessary to talk to a priest at confession?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should give you the answers that you need. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by this, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/contact/contact-us) directly.
Recommended Reading:

• Does Baptism Forgive Sins?

These links should be helpful for explaining Confession. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/contact/contact-us) directly.
Recommended Reading:

• Confession** by the Early Church Fathers**
• Confession
• Why do Catholics confess their sins to a priest?
• The Forgiveness of Sins
• A Confession to Make** by Tim Staples**
• Is Confession in Scripture?