30 Day Baltimore Concise Catechism Confessions
| 175. What is meant in the Apostles' Creed by "the forgiveness of sins"? | Christ has given to the Church (through priests) the power to forgive sins |
| 379. What is the sacrament of Penance (confession)? | The sacrament by which sins committed after baptism are forgiven. |
| 384. What must we do to receive the sacrament of Penance worthily? | Prayerful examination of conscience, Intention to not sin again, Total sorrow for all of our sins, Confess our sins to the priest, Perform the penance |
| 386. How can we make a good examination of conscience? | Prayer and Commandments |
| 388/390. What is true contrition? | True sorrow from our heart, True determination, True hatred for all of our sins |
| 398. How many kinds of contrition are there? | Perfect contrition and Imperfect contrition |
| 403/404. What should we do if we commit a mortal sin | Ask God's pardon and grace immediately and Make a confession to a priest as soon as possible |
| 407. What is a person has only venial sins to confess? | He must have true contrition and firm purpose of amendment for at least one of them. |
| 409. Why must we confess our sins to a priest? | Christ gave the power to forgive sins to the apostles and their successors and Priests cannot absolve us of sins if we do not tell him what they are |