Sacrament of Reconciliation (in Catholicism)

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:sacrifice
gptkbp:absolutionGivenBy gptkb:priest
gptkbp:ageOfFirstConfession age of reason (about 7 years old)
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Penance
Confession
gptkbp:canBeRepeated yes
gptkbp:category sacrament of healing
gptkbp:compatibleWith venial sins (but recommended)
gptkbp:confession single
communal
gptkbp:cookingMethod examination of conscience
gptkbp:effect reconciliation with God
restoration of grace
reconciliation with the Church
gptkbp:essentialElements gptkb:confession
penance
absolution
contrition
gptkbp:establishedBy gptkb:Jesus_Christ
gptkbp:form verbal confession to priest
gptkbp:frequency as often as needed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sacrament of Reconciliation (in Catholicism)
gptkbp:numberInSacraments one of seven sacraments
gptkbp:penanceGivenBy gptkb:priest
gptkbp:penitent person confessing
gptkbp:practicedIn Catholic Church
gptkbp:precededBy Eucharist (if in mortal sin)
gptkbp:primeMinister gptkb:priest
gptkbp:purpose forgiveness of sins
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:confession
forgiveness
Catholic Church doctrine
repentance
spiritual direction
penance
conversion
sacrament of healing
mortal sin
venial sin
absolution
contrition
gptkbp:requires at least once a year
forgiveness of mortal sins
return to state of grace
gptkbp:rituals varies by country
gptkbp:scripture John 20:22-23
gptkbp:sealOfConfession absolute secrecy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:single
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4