how often do you go to confession?
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I go once a month.\n\nSeeing the same priest is a good thing.  He is familiar with your sins and can make the act of contrition better fit your situation.  You can, if you want, go to a different priest as often as you feel you need to, but I like having the same confessor - I think it helps me keep things in check.\n\nMany parish's have the option of using the confessional, or sitting face to face, you can do either one that fits your mood.\n\nFor those that do not believe in Catholic confession, you must understand that the priest is acting in the person of Christ (persona Christi) when he listens to confession.\n\nHe is not forgiving the sin, rather he is there to tell you what you need to do in your life to make the sin "right with God".\n\nIt is a very important Rite in the Catholic Church.  It is also based in scripture, and if you are interested, let me know, I will tell you where to find it.
259737
Believe in GOD - Go to Church - Go to Confession - Be a good Person - Make the right choices
436243
These days, about 2-3 times a year.\n\nI did it much more often when I was younger (I'm 47 now)
414587
try visiting a church
593963
As often as possible.\n\nI can go about twice in a row, then I'm wiped.
885664
I agree fully.  It's the Spiritual principle behind self-examination and the Sacrament of Confession/Absolution.  I think it's more that agreeable....I find it absolutely necessary!
1108760
Oh My!! You confess to the whole church???  Do the people judge you for what sins you have made?? How could I look at the members in the church eye to eye, who have commited serious sins?  I don't think it is meant for us to judge.  How can we not when we hear about members airing their dirty laundry?  I think your sin should be left to God to handle.
11325
once a month\n\nansw3r3r
718483
Should be more like 4 daily,  but after a while its more like 2 times weekly.  unless theres wine with dinner.  then its 4 times :D
771155
Actually yes and the number of times each was committed.  This allows you to assess your path in Christ and if you are serious in repenting and changing your ways.  If you are a regular then the priest can give you advice on how to move back to Christ or encourage you as you progress in reducing a particular sin.\n\nSometimes, when I can not remember everything I ask the Holy Spirit to help me with the most important at the moment.  I always ask for forgiveness for the sins I have forgotten.
266943
When you forget sins during confession, its not your fault. Just confess them the next time you go to confession. When you hold back sins though... thats bad. You recieve twice the load.
869031
You are probably right, going to church keeps you accountable, and accountability is a good thing.  Otherwise you are more apt to slip away from God and your walk with him.
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The deal is, you yourself are supposed to feel more inclined to not do the sin again. You are supposed to feel regret, and say, damn, thats a sin, im not doing that again.\n\nBut if you keep doing it, then it probably doesnt mean much to you if you confess. If this is true, then there isnt a real reason to confess your sins. Repent yourself if you feel you did wrong, and if you feel you did nothing wrong, live your life as you want to.
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if you're catholic [which i assume you are] you are obligated to tell the sin under penalty of committing another mortal sin for not telling.\nbut why not tell? i know it hurts [trust me] to repeat the sin over to someone you don't know or like, but you will feel so much better, i promise. the priest will have heard the sin before--don't worry--and he probably doesn't care. besides, he'll forget right after. if you still feel scared that he'll think of the sin when he sees you, go to a parish you don't usually go to and confess to that priest.\nthe reason why you just can't say a prayer and not confess is that because every sin you commit, even if it's private or unknown, affects the church as a whole and you therefore have to confess it to a member of the community. you also receive tons of help from God that help you not to commit the sin again. [feel lucky--in the first few centuries of the church, people had to confess their sins in front of entire congregations. yeah, that would suck!]\ni promise that God's forgiveness and the graces that come along with it will be well worth the effort of telling the priest, who acts in the place of Christ.
674260
2 or 3 times a week.\n\nI hate when that happens.
277328
sometime everyday, even more than once aday, sometimes once every other/few days, sometimes even less ...\nHow often do you ?
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in my opinion no. you confess your sins to God and accept him into your heart and you are forgiven. the sins hang over your head kind of as a reminder to not do them again and that they are wrong