30 Day Baltimore Concise Catechism Confession Part 2
412. What are the chief qualities of a good confession?
Complete and Humble
427. How should we begin our confession?
After entering, kneel, making the sign of the cross and say "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. My last confession was..." “
428/429/430. What follows?
Mortal, venial, old and forgotten sins.
431. How should we end our confession?
Listen to the priest, Act of contrition said when prompted, Make the sign of the cross when the absolution is given, Promptly perform the penance after leaving the confessional.
417. What happens if we knowingly conceal a mortal sin in confession?
Bad confession, Sacrilege
420. Why does the priest give us a penance after confession?
Partially atone for our sins, Encourage us to avoid sin in the future, Need to satisfy some of the temporal punishment due.
294. Why should we go to confession frequently?
To obtain sanctifying grace to grow in virtue and overcome temptation.