VII. The Acts of the Penitent

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

1454
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reception of this sacrament ought to be prepared for by an examination of
conscience made in the light of the Word of God. the passages best suited to
this can be found in the moral catechesis of the Gospels and the apostolic
Letters, such as the Sermon on the Mount and the apostolic teachings.⁵³

PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER TWO THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
  - Article 4 THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION
    - VII. The Acts of the Penitent

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