How do I confess after 25 years?

[Cdean]

What is the proper way to confess sins if you have not been to confession in 25 years? It is difficult to impossible to remember every sinful thing that was done. Is it ok to generalize sins? Or must you be specfic on each one?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These threads should explain how to prepare for confession and how to confess. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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Examination of Conscience in the Original Catholic Encyclopedia**