Sins in confession: list, list. How to prepare for confession and communion, what prayer to read, how to correctly name sins?

What words to start confession with, how does confession go?

Confession is a bath that washes the soul from sinful filth. It is not enough to simply admit your sin. You need to go to church and repent before God in confession.

If some do not understand why it is necessary to go to the temple, then one more example should be given. The church is like a hospital for the soul. But if we are sick in the body, then we visit the hospital? So it is with the soul, it is necessary to heal it in the church.

During confession, you come to church and listen to the words of the holy father, “Behold, child, Christ stands invisibly, accepting your confession...”. This is how the confession itself begins. Next, you bow your head over the lectern, the holy father covers you with stole, and you can already express what is in your soul. At this time, the index and middle fingers must be placed on the Gospel or cross.

Confession in the temple

After your words, the priest may ask you some questions and also clarify whether you repent of this sin. After you have repented, the rector of the temple reads a prayer of permission. Next you need to kiss the cross and the Gospel.

There are no formalities or obligations in preparing for confession. You don't have to say any specific words. In order to confess, you do not need to select a specific day or church holiday.

Necessary during confession

All you need is the call of your soul and the desire to cleanse yourself. Preparing for confession is the moment when you have analyzed your life and actions and realized that you are doing something wrong.

After confession, you can take a blessing from the priest. To do this, place your right hand on top of your left and say: “Father, bless.”

The priest makes the sign of the cross and places his hand on your palms. You need to kiss your father's hand. If after confession you plan to take communion, then also ask for a blessing for this.

Prayers

The natural way to communicate with God is through prayer. Therefore, when preparing for communion, you need to devote more time to them than usual. What exactly should you read and when?

3 canons (Christ, Mother of God, Guardian Angel);
Consequence (special prayers before communion);
Morning and evening rule (as usual).

If you read everything on the day before the sacrament, it will seem like a very difficult test to an unprepared person. Not only do you need to attend the evening service, go to confession, but also devote 2-3 hours to prayers! Therefore, the canons can be distributed over several days. Then they prepare as follows - after the evening service, the rule, the sacramental canon, is read. The remaining prayers are postponed until the morning.

Will they be allowed to take communion if it is not possible to attend the service the night before? The priest must be informed about this; if a person has prepared (confessed, fasted, prayed), then usually this does not become an obstacle.

Communion in the church takes place at the end of the Liturgy, a morning service that occurs on Sundays and Saturdays. It can also take place on other days; you can usually read about this in the temple schedule, which hangs at the entrance. All questions regarding participation in the Sacrament of Communion should be asked to the priest without hesitation.

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How to prepare for confession for the first time?

Confession is perceived as reconciliation with the Lord. There is a priest present as a witness, to whom you reveal your sins. And he, in turn, prays for the forgiveness of your sins.

Before confession, you should remember several important rules:

Realize your sins and sincerely repent. If you decide to come to confession, then you understand that you are doing something wrong in your life. Therefore, you should reconsider all the points that do not suit you and that you regret. Sincerely ask God for forgiveness for all sins and ask to cleanse your soul and mind from filth.
Don't write huge lists . In this case, it’s as if you are simply reading the list without opening your soul. You can jot down briefly what you want to confess so you don’t forget. But you shouldn’t write the entire confession on paper.
Confess only your sins . There is no need to say that you did something sinful in response to the sinful deed of a neighbor, relative or colleague. These are their sins for which you should not speak. Cleanse your soul and thoughts first.
Don't come up with any fancy words or phrases for your speech . God accepts and loves us no matter what. And he certainly knows about your sins. Don't be shy about the priest either. Over the years of service, he has listened to a lot, so I certainly won’t be surprised by your words.
If you have not gone to church for many years, then you should first confess this sin and talk about serious sinful deeds and thoughts. Wearing short clothes or watching TV during Lent can be said at the end. Because if there are more serious sins, it’s not so important to mention TV and clothes.
Try to change your life before confession. You should not think that confession is an event after which you can continue to commit sinful acts. Change your life for the better. Let it be gradual and slow, but surely.
Forgive and you will be forgiven. If you ask the Lord for forgiveness, then be ready to forgive the people with whom you are offended.

Don't forget to pray

Now we offer practical recommendations before confession:

Find out about the time of confession in the temple. If you come for the first time, then it is better not to choose days of major holidays. On such days there are usually a lot of people who want to confess. It’s better to choose a quieter day to have the opportunity for a full, leisurely confession.
Before confession, it is advisable to read prayers of repentance . They can be found in prayer books.
It is advisable to confess at least once a month. Then you will feel in good physical and mental tone.

What prayers should I read before confession and communion?

Before confession and communion, one should not only fast, but also prepare with prayer. The prayer before confession is the prayer of Simeon the Theologian. The prayer book also contains prayers of repentance, which are also recommended for reading.

Before communion:

Fast 3 days before Holy Communion. Avoid meat and dairy products.
Before the day of communion, visit the temple during the evening service.
Read the rules before Holy Communion.
From midnight until communion, do not eat or drink water.
Come at the beginning of the liturgy, and not at the time of confession. It is important to be in church during the entire service.

Communion is necessary for both children and adults

To begin Holy Communion in the evening, you must read the canons:

Repentant to Jesus Christ
Prayer service to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Guardian Angel

Also find troparia and songs for Holy Communion in the prayer book and read them.

Confession - sins: listing for women and men

Sins have existed since the time of Adam and Eve. They are so varied that perhaps some do not even know that they are sinning. We offer you a list of sins that men and women can expose themselves to:

Violated the rules of behavior in the temple.
He complained about his life and those around him.
Didn't perform prayers diligently.
She did not abstain from carnal pleasures during pregnancy, as well as on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. I was with my husband during the days of fasting.
Didn’t repent of sin right away.
Commemorated the deceased with alcohol.
He condemned and doubted his neighbors.
Had (a) sinful dreams.
Sinful (of) gluttony.
He praised people, not the Lord.
I was too lazy to go to church on Sundays.
He deceived, he was a hypocrite, he was cowardly.
He believed in omens and was superstitious.
Concealed sins during confession.
Wore clothes that were not modest, looked at other people's nakedness.

Reading prayers is necessary daily

I was ashamed to be baptized, and took off my cross when meeting people.
I did not pray before eating food, I went to bed without prayer.
He condemned the priests.
Advised or had an abortion.
Spent money on entertainment and events.
Spoiled the water while swimming in the river from which they take drinking water.
Visited fortune tellers.
Sold and produced alcoholic beverages.
Being unclean, I went to the temple.
Telling sinful stories from the lives of close friends or relatives.
He sinned (a) fornication and masturbation.
Took contraceptives, contraceptives.
Visited wicked places.
Had intimacy with a person of the same sex.
I was doing exercises in the morning and not reading prayers.
On Sundays I went not to church, but to the forest or to the river.
He was jealous of his wife (husband). I tried to kill my opponent with the help of healers.
I dreamed about traveling.
I bought lottery tickets, hoping to get rich.
During breastfeeding, she had a relationship with her husband.
Instead of prayer, I read magazines and watched TV.
She prayed with her head uncovered (for men - in a headdress).
Permitted (a) sinful relationship without being married.
Had the sin of sodomy (connection with animals, with a blood relative).

This is just a short list of sins. There are 472 of them listed on the pages of spiritual books. Some of them are repeated or indicated with additional clarifications.

List of major sins

The list of sins may vary for each person. The Church identifies 7 main passions:

pride;
envy;
gluttony;
fornication;
anger;
greed;
laziness.

The Church identifies 7 main passions

Women's sins

The full list of women's sins for confession includes 473 items. It can be viewed in detail in Orthodox literature. We will give just a few sins:

selfishness in business;
complaints and dissatisfaction with life;
disgust;
doubts;
rage, anger or anger;
blaming others for your failures;
dream interpretation;
not honoring parents;
a waste of time;
misbehavior in church;
wastefulness;
foul language;
superstition;
adultery;
idle talk;
idleness;
trampling on God;
alcohol addiction;
breaking oaths;
thoughts of suicide;
failure to fast, etc.

Priests advise re-reading the full list in advance so as not to miss anything during the Sacrament of Confession.

Men's sins

The list of men's sins for confession is somewhat shorter than the women's:

blasphemy;
indecent behavior in the temple;
cruel ridicule;
evasion of one's direct responsibilities;
breeding gossip;
ignoring requests for help;
humiliation of one's neighbor;
boasting;
impudence;
doubts about God;
cowardice;
causing physical harm to the offender;
negative emotions;
theft.

Jesus Christ commanded to confess for his sins. Whatever sins you commit, you need to admit them honestly, without hiding them, because it is impossible to hide even the most secret things from God.

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Teenage and childhood sins in confession: list

A child confesses from the age of seven. Until this time, communion without confession is allowed. For children and adolescents, during confession the following sins are expected to be indicated (if any, of course):

I forgot about reading prayers in the morning and evening, as well as before and after meals.
I did not prepare for confession.
Rarely visited the temple.
I didn’t know the basic prayers: Our Father, Creed, Virgin Mary, Rejoice.
Didn't listen to parents and teachers.
Raised his voice at elders.
He fought and called children names.
Didn't study lessons.
Played gambling.
Didn't go to confession after reaching 7 years old.
Had fun on fast days.
Applied tattoos to the body.
He did not accustom his younger relatives to the word of God.
Was not respectful towards his godmother or godfather.
Stole or took without asking.
Not being able to do it, I tried to draw icons.
He did not live according to Divine laws.
Smoked (a).

Teach your child to church

How to talk about handjob in confession?

All people are sinners, everyone has their own. Masturbation is also a sin. And it is necessary to repent of it. But very often a situation occurs that people who spoke about such a sin in confession continued to do so.

You should understand for yourself that you should get rid of the sin of masturbation. After the first confession about this sin, try not to succumb to temptation anymore. If willpower is not yet strong enough, then it is necessary to go to church for confession after each handjob.

Ask God to give you the strength to get rid of sin. Repent and talk to the priest. Don’t be embarrassed, the temple minister will listen and support you and give advice.

All sins must be confessed

Confession is a means of cleansing the soul and an impetus to a new, correct life. If you feel spiritual heaviness or sorrow does not leave you, visit the temple. There you will find help and support for your soul. and at the same time you will find peace and good spirits.

You need to be aware of this and not be angry

When a person begins to prepare for the Sacrament, he may endure temptations.
Someone is constantly interfering, interrupting, distracting. In the temple, evil old women make comments: “why aren’t you wearing a skirt,” “why did you put on that makeup,” “stood in the wrong place.” Father has no time, he waved it off, answered rudely, etc. Sometimes this is necessary for humility. Demons will try to piss you off, but pass the test with dignity: in your soul, for every resistance to a good deed, say: “I don’t deserve better.” So disarm the evil spirits: drive them away, and draw closer to God. This shows that you are doing the right thing. Now, if everything is smooth and calm, it’s worth considering that perhaps there is no spirit of repentance.