Confession and Repentance

Our Lord Jesus Christ while healing the paralytic, He demonstrated that

• He can heal even the worst sickness

• He has the power to forgive sins

• He is God

• the Scribes didn't recognize His authority

The Apostles are given the authority to forgive sins. This authority now resides with priests.

• True

• False

Which one of the following is the correct act of repentance? Admission of guilt and

• confession to a priest

• confession to God

• fasting and prayer

• confessing to a fellow Christian

King David, having him killed, took Uriah's wife. David was forgiven of his sins and any pending bodily punishment.

• True

• False

The Sacrament of Confession was instituted in the Old Testament.

• True

• False

Someone says. "I haven’t been to a confession in many years. Will God forgive me If I forget to confess those from long ago?"

• Yes

• No

Confession before communion is necessary as we must examine ourselves to avoid judgment by God.

• True

• False

A priest can deny a penitent absolution if he/she lacks a firm commitment to address a situation of serious sin or a lifestyle incompatible with the Gospel.

• True

• False

I can confess my sins over the telephone or via the internet and receive a complete absolution.

• Yes

• No

A priest can reveal the confession of one person to another.

• True

• False