Confession for Christians

From the Table of Contents: I. INTRODUCTION: What is Confession? – What is Sin? – Common Excuses for Not Going to Confession – Reasons for Going to Confession II. PREPARATION FOR CONFESSION: How to Prepare for Confession – Prayers Before Confession – A Form of Self-Examination – Prayers after Self-Examination III. THE RITE OF CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION: Confession: How It's Done – A Penitent's Prayers before Confession – The Order of Confession and Absolution – Thanksgiving After Absolution IV. OTHER INFORMATION FOR PENITENTS: How Often Should I Go? – Confession: A Means, Not an End – Confession and Holy Communion – Father Confessors – After Confession – The Good News of Confession – For Those Accustomed to Confession – Spiritual Direction V. APPENDICES: A Priest's Prayer before Confession – A Priest's Prayer after Confession – The Seven Penitential Psalms