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| | | | | Q. | How often should Catholics receive the sacrament of penance?
| | | | | A. | Individuals who have attained the age of reason, usually the age of seven, are bound to confess serious sins at least once a year. In addition, the frequent and careful celebration of this sacrament very useful as a remedy for venial sin. It is recommended that Reconciliation Services, consisting of the Rite of Reconciliation with individual confession and absolution, be celebrated in the parish during the Advent and Lenten seasons. Parishioners are encouraged to attend these services and to avail themselves of the opportunity to confess serious sins at that time.
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