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Clear all filtersBaltimore Catechism · Lesson 18, question 204
Imperfect contrition is that by which we hate what offends God, because by it we lose heaven and deserve hell; or because sin is so hateful in itself.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 18, question 205
Imperfect contrition is sufficient for a worthy confession, but we should endeavor to have perfect contrition.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 18, question 206
By a firm purpose of sinning no more I mean a fixed resolve not only to avoid all mortal sin, but also its near occasions.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 18, question 207
By the near occasions of sin I mean all the persons, places, and things that may easily lead us into sin.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 208
Confession is the telling of our sins to a duly authorized priest, for the purpose of obtaining forgiveness.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 209
We are bound to confess all our mortal sins, but it is well also to confess our venial sins.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 210
The chief qualities of a good Confession are three: it must be humble, sincere, and entire.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 211
Our Confession is humble, when we accuse our selves of our sins, with a deep sense of shame and sorrow for having offended God.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 212
Our Confession is sincere, when we tell our sins honestly and truthfully, neither exaggerating nor excusing them.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 213
Our Confession is entire, when we tell the number and kinds of our sins and the circumstances which change their nature.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 214
If we cannot remember the number of our sins, we should tell the number as nearly as possible, and say how often we may have sinned in a day, a week, or a month, and how long the habit or practice has lasted.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 215
If without our fault we forget to confess a mortal sin, our Confession is worthy, and the sin is forgiven; but it must be told in Confession if it again comes to our mind.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 216
It is a grievous offense wilfully to conceal a mortal sin in Confession, because we thereby tell a lie to the Holy Ghost, and make our Confession worthless.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 217
He who has wilfully concealed a mortal sin in Confession must not only confess it, but must also repeat all the sins he has committed since his last worthy Confession.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 19, question 218
The priest gives us a penance after Confession, that we may satisfy God for the temporal punishment due to our sins.Read the source passage →
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