Confession (2017) Official

According to Church tradition (often discussed in 2017): Contrition: Remorse for sins. Confession: Verbal admission of sins. Absolution: The forgiveness of sins. Satisfaction (Penance): Acts to make amends.

Academic discussion in 2017 suggested a need for a "radical correction" in charismatic, sin-centered piety to balance it with grace, while still acknowledging the need for confession. Confession (2017)

Here is an informative overview based on research from 2017: According to Church tradition (often discussed in 2017):