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If you have not been to confession in a long time or are nervous or unsure what to do, please do not be afraid! The priest is there to help you and can guide you through the process. Remember that the priest is absolutely bound never to reveal sins that you confess.
The most important thing when coming to confession is to have a desire to turn toward God and a willingness to turn away from sin by the help of God’s grace. This is expressed by acknowledging at least all serious sins committed since one’s last good confession and approximately how often or how many times one has committed them. The priest, exercising authority given by Christ to the Apostles and passed down through the Church, absolves your sins and reconciles you to God and the Church.
To prepare for confession, it is helpful to use a guide called an Examination of Conscience, which is a tool to help gain an awareness of one’s sins.