Is the Act of Contrition necessary for a valid confession?

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I did not grow up going to confession, but I’ve been going regularly for the past couple of years now. Most of the time, the priest will indicate when I should say the Act of Contrition, but there have been a few times when I finish confessing my sins and the priest immediately tells me my penance, says the prayer of absolution, and dismisses me. Is saying the Act of Contrition necessary for a valid confession? If so, is it sufficient for me to say it privately after confession if not prompted by the priest to say it during confession?
 
No, it is not absolutely required for a valid confession. You are free to say it as part of your penance if you’d like.
 
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