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seeker13
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**im enrolled in the rcia class at my local church what kinds of things do we confess. im a little lost here **
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StratusRose
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Great question. When I confess I tell Jesus about the things that are hurting my conscious and things that are preventing me from communicating with God. It is important to examine your conscious in order to make a good confession. Some questions to ask yourself are, "Have I been living chastely? Have I dishonored my body through pre-marital sex or masturbation? Have I used unkind words or said damaging things about people through gossip? That’s just a few. I am sure your RCIA class will cover this topic when the time comes to make your first confession.
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NightRider
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Hello!
This is a really good question for you to ask! and I would also suggest you bring this up in your RCIA class because all catechumens and candidates need to know the answer.
In my parish we have a brochure that outlines an examination of conscience. It poses questions within the framework of the Ten Commandments like in regard to the Second Commandment of *You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain *the brochure asks *Have I used God’s holy name irreverently? Have I blasphemed God, the Church, Mary, the saints, or sacred places or things? *or for the Seventh Commandment *Thou shalt not steal *it asks *Have I stolen or accepted stolen goods? Have I cheated anyone of what I owe? *among other questions, each related to each Commandment. This brochure always really helps me to recall my sins before Confession so it is really a nice thing to have. Such brochures or guides are available from any Catholic bookstore.
Of course, since there are Ten Commandments there are many other questions to pose to oneself prior to Confession!
I really hope you bring this up in RCIA because everyone in the class will need to know!
Many blessings!
This is a really good question for you to ask! and I would also suggest you bring this up in your RCIA class because all catechumens and candidates need to know the answer.
In my parish we have a brochure that outlines an examination of conscience. It poses questions within the framework of the Ten Commandments like in regard to the Second Commandment of *You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain *the brochure asks *Have I used God’s holy name irreverently? Have I blasphemed God, the Church, Mary, the saints, or sacred places or things? *or for the Seventh Commandment *Thou shalt not steal *it asks *Have I stolen or accepted stolen goods? Have I cheated anyone of what I owe? *among other questions, each related to each Commandment. This brochure always really helps me to recall my sins before Confession so it is really a nice thing to have. Such brochures or guides are available from any Catholic bookstore.
Of course, since there are Ten Commandments there are many other questions to pose to oneself prior to Confession!
I really hope you bring this up in RCIA because everyone in the class will need to know!
Many blessings!
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justinmatter
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do you know that prayer, “i confess…”?
it says- …i have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts; and in my words; in what i have done; and in what i have failed to do…"
taking all these into consideration, spend some time recollecting all such things since the last confession.
remember, if you are in doubt whether something is a sin or not, always take it to the priest and he will clarify your doubt; to hide the thought will only bring more guilt.
without sinking into scrupulosity, it may be good to make a list before going to confession to ensure we don’t forget stuff
in christ
justin
it says- …i have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts; and in my words; in what i have done; and in what i have failed to do…"
taking all these into consideration, spend some time recollecting all such things since the last confession.
remember, if you are in doubt whether something is a sin or not, always take it to the priest and he will clarify your doubt; to hide the thought will only bring more guilt.
without sinking into scrupulosity, it may be good to make a list before going to confession to ensure we don’t forget stuff
in christ
justin
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