Question

Why do we need to confess our sins to the priest?

Answer 1

Through the sacrament of reconciliation, and by confession our sins to a priest, we have the assurance of Jesus' own words that we shall be forgiven of our sins. This is especially true for mortal or very grave sins. ... Reconciliation with the Church is inseparable from reconciliation with God.

Answer 2

Why do we need to confess our sins to the priest?

• We are guaranteed of God's forgiveness when we confess our sins to a priest in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and we have the confidence of Jesus' own words that we will be forgiven of our sins. This is especially true for transgressions that are mortal or extremely serious. ... "Reconciliation with God is inextricably linked to reconciliation with the Church."