395. Should we always try to have sorrow for all our venial sins when receiving the sacrament of Penance?
We should try to have sorrow for all our sins when receiving the sacrament of , and, when we have only venial sins to confess, we must have sorrow for at least of them or for some sin of our life which we confess.
396. Why should we have contrition for mortal sin?
We should have contrition for mortal sin because it is the greatest of all , gravely offends God, keeps us out of , and us forever to hell.
397. Why should we have contrition for venial sin?
We should have contrition for venial sin because it is displeasing to God, merits punishment, and may to mortal sin.
398. How many kinds of contrition are there?
There are two kinds of contrition: contrition and contrition.
399. When is our contrition perfect?
Our contrition is perfect when we are sorry for our sins because sin God, whom we above all things for His own sake.
400. When is our contrition imperfect?
Our contrition is imperfect when we are sorry for our sins because they are hateful in or because we fear God's .