So you’ve decided you want to go to Confession. But how exactly do you make a good Confession?

The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God with your whole heart, like the "prodigal son," and to acknowledge your sins with true sorrow before the priest.

Modern society has lost a sense of sin. As Catholic followers of Christ, we must make an effort to recognize sin in our daily actions, words and omissions.

The Gospels show us the importance of the forgiveness of our sins. The lives of the saints prove that a person who grows in holiness has a stronger sense of sin, sorrow for sins and a need for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. No wonder the saints are filled with joy! They have realized the key to handing over their burdens to Christ through the Sacrament of Confession, so they can be free to serve Him with love and energy.

Please use the resources we have offered you here at Catholics Come Home to guide you in making a good Confession. God bless you as you grow in faith.