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How do I prepare for confession?

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What must we do to receive the Sacrament of Penance worthily?

To receive the Sacrament of Penance worthily we must do five things: (1) We must examine our conscience. (2) We must have sorrow for our sins. (3) We must make a firm resolution never more to offend God. (4) We must confess our sins to the priest. (5) We must accept the penance which the priest gives us.

Kinkead’s explanation of the Baltimore Catechism · approved historical edition.

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 183, question 191.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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How to Receive the Eucharist Worthily and Well

The Thomistic Institute · Aquinas 101

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A careful treatment of preparation and disposition for Holy Communion.

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Going to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time

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Calm, practical preparation for someone returning to the sacrament after years away.

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Why Confess My Sins to a Priest?

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz

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Addresses a common objection to sacramental confession.

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How to Receive the Eucharist Worthily and Well

The Thomistic Institute · Aquinas 101 · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

Going to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

Why Confess My Sins to a Priest?

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

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Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Question 303; Catechism cross-references 1450–1460; 1487–1492

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Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Question 303; Catechism cross-references 1450–1460; 1487–1492

Holy See English edition, 2005, including the Common Prayers appendix

Pope Benedict XVI · 2005-06-28

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