Why do we confess to a priest?

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My question is regarding the sacrament of confession. I have been a practicing catholic for three years, and i have never questioned why catholics confess to a preist until now. please help me understand why we confess our sins to a priest?

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Oscar
 
Oscar,

These links should be helpful for explaining the need for confessing to God in the presence of a priest. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.
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The Fathers Know Best: Confessing to a Priest
A Confession to Make by Tim Staples
God Is too Hot to Handle: Protestant Misconceptions about Confession by Jason Shanks
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