countable noun. A confession is a signed statement by someone in which they admit that they have committed a particular crime.
What does it mean when someone says make a confession?
A confession is an admission of guilt, fault, or a mistake. In some religions, confession is a sacrament where people admit their sins and seek forgiveness. When people have something painful to admit, they often start by saying, “I have a confession to make.”
What is an example of a confession?
When you write out the details of a crime you committed for the police, this is an example of a confession. When you share an embarrassing secret with a friend, this is an example of a confession. The confessing of sins to a priest in the sacrament of penance.
What is the confession prayer?
O Almighty God, merciful Father, I a poor, miserable sinner, confess to You all my sins and iniquities, with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your punishment now and forever.
What are the three unforgivable sins?
I believe that God can forgive all sins provided the sinner is truly contrite and has repented for his or her offenses. Here’s my list of unforgivable sins: ÇMurder, torture and abuse of any human being, but particularly the murder, torture and abuse of children and animals.
What are the 4 types of sins?
The Types of Sin
