Christianity 102 Congregation Benim Avraham Diocese of La Porte, Texas Christian Church, Synod of St. Timothy Part 5 Confession

Biblical Warrant Confess your sins one to another, and pray for one another, so that you are healed. (James 5:16)

Confession The normal minister of penance is a presbyter. Recommended twice per year (Just before Advent and Lent) More often if a person has besetting sins. No-one is forced to go to confession.

The normal minister of penance is a presbyter.

Recommended twice per year (Just before Advent and Lent)

More often if a person has besetting sins.

No-one is forced to go to confession.

During confession The penitent confessed their sins to the presbyter or bishop. The clergyman assigns a penance. He lays his stole over the penitents head and pronounces absolution (shrives).

The penitent confessed their sins to the presbyter or bishop.

The clergyman assigns a penance.

He lays his stole over the penitents head and pronounces absolution (shrives).

Penance Is not a punishment Should be designed to reconcile the penitent with God, humankind, and nature. In many instances is restitution. Has a set time limit.

Is not a punishment

Should be designed to reconcile the penitent with God, humankind, and nature.

In many instances is restitution.

Has a set time limit.

Anachamra A soul friend Confess sins one to another Assign penance Not the sacrament of confession A powerful way to help us grow in Christ.

A soul friend

Confess sins one to another

Assign penance

Not the sacrament of confession

A powerful way to help us grow in Christ.