401. To receive the sacrament of Penance worthily, what kind of contrition is sufficient?
To receive the sacrament of Penance worthily, contrition is sufficient.
402. Should we always try to have perfect contrition in the sacrament of Penance?
We should always try to have contrition in the sacrament of Penance because perfect contrition is more to God, and because with His we can always have it.
403. How can a person in mortal sin regain the state of grace before receiving the sacrament of Penance?
A person in mortal sin can regain the state of before receiving the sacrament of Penance by making an act of perfect with the sincere purpose of going to .
404. What should we do if we have the misfortune to commit a mortal sin?
If we have the misfortune to commit a mortal sin, we should ask God's and grace at once, make an of perfect contrition, and go to as soon as we can.
405. May we receive Holy Communion after committing a mortal sin if we merely make an act of perfect contrition?
We may receive Holy Communion after committing a sin if we merely make an act of perfect contrition; one who has sinned must go to confession before receiving Holy Communion.
406. What is the firm purpose of sinning no more?
The firm purpose of sinning no more is the sincere not only to avoid sin but to as far as possible the near of sin.
407. What purpose of amendment must a person have if he has only venial sins to confess?
If a person has only venial sins to confess, he must have the e of avoiding at least one of them.