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Lesson 31. Confession


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

388. What is contrition?

 

389. Will God forgive us any sin unless we have true contrition for it?

 

390. When is sorrow for sin true contrition?

 

391. When is our sorrow interior?

 

392. When is our sorrow supernatural?

 

393. When is our sorrow supreme?

 

394. When is our sorrow universal?

 

395. Should we always try to have sorrow for all our venial sins when receiving the sacrament of Penance?

 

396. Why should we have contrition for mortal sin?

 

397. Why should we have contrition for venial sin?

 

398. How many kinds of contrition are there?

 

399. When is our contrition perfect?

 

400. When is our contrition imperfect?

 

401. To receive the sacrament of Penance worthily, what kind of contrition is sufficient?

 

402. Should we always try to have perfect contrition in the sacrament of Penance?

 

403. How can a person in mortal sin regain the state of grace before receiving the sacrament of Penance?

 

404. What should we do if we have the misfortune to commit a mortal sin?

 

405. May we receive Holy Communion after committing a mortal sin if we merely make an act of perfect contrition?

 

406. What is the firm purpose of sinning no more?

 

407. What purpose of amendment must a person have if he has only venial sins to confess?