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Why Do Catholics Confess
to a Priest? (Biblical Truth)
Explore one of the most misunderstood teachings of the Catholic Church—the Sacrament of Confession (Reconciliation) by delving into the biblical truth behind the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Many wonder why Catholics confess to a priest, and the answer lies in the Catholic Church's understanding of forgiveness of sins.
đź“– SCRIPTURES TO STUDY
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John 20:21–23
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James 5:16
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Luke 15 (The Prodigal Son)
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Matthew 16:19
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Matthew 18:18
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2 Corinthians 5:18–20
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1 John 1:9
đź“š CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
CCC 976–987 — The Forgiveness of Sins
CCC 1422–1424 — The Sacrament of Penance, Confession & Reconciliation
CCC 1425–1429 — Conversion After Baptism
CCC 1430–1433 — Interior Conversion
CCC 1440–1449 — Christ's Authority to Forgive Sins & the Ministry of Reconciliation
CCC 1450–1460 — Contrition, Confession & Satisfaction
CCC 1461–1467 — The Priest as Minister of the Sacrament
CCC 1468–1470 — The Effects of Reconciliation
CCC 1480–1484 — Celebrating the Sacrament of Penance
CCC 1485–1498 — Summary of the Church's Teaching on Confession
TOPICS COVERED
• Catholic Confession Explained
• Sacrament of Reconciliation
• Catholic Apologetics
• Forgiveness of Sins
• Mercy of God
• Returning to the Catholic Church
• Becoming Catholic
• Catholic Conversion Story
• Catholic Marriage and Faith
• Christian Living