Confession/Penance
1.  What does this Sacrament do? 

      Mortal or venial sins committed after  Baptism are       forgiven and grace is increased in the soul. 

2.  When did our Lord institute the Sacrament of  Penance?
     When  he breathed on his Apostles and said:  'Whose sins you shall  forgive, they are forgiven.' John 20:23 

3.  How does the priest forgive sins?

      He represents the Bishop who represents the apostles and gives the words of   absolution.

4.  What makes a good confession?

   ~ Contrition: great sorrow for our sins revealed by prayer and memory 

 ~   Confession: tell all sins to a priest 

 ~ Penance: doing what the priest prescribes 
 ~ Firm purpose of amendment:  resolve   to avoid sin and occasions that lead to sin.

Recall ~ Regret ~ Repent 
 Recount ~ Respond 

5.  What if we conceal a sin during confession? 

    It is the sin of sacrilege and none of our confessed sins are forgiven.

6.  How often should we go to Confession?

    When we are guilty of serious sin, but at least once a year.