Is there an app for Catholic confession?

Is there an app for Catholic confession?

The app received an imprimatur from Bishop Kevin C. Rhodes of the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend, Ind. It is the first known imprimatur to be given for an Android app.

What happened to the confession app?

The application is no longer available for download. The application is published by Little i Apps, and has received a nihil obstat from the Reverend Monsignor Michael Heintz, PhD, and an imprimatur from Kevin C.

Can a Catholic priest disclose confessions?

Under Roman Catholic law, it is forbidden for a priest to disclose information — under any circumstances — obtained in the form of religious confession. If a priest breaks what’s called “the sacred seal of confession,” he will be subject to excommunication from the church.

Can you do confession over zoom?

The first question that needs to be answered is whether holy sacraments like confession and absolution can be accomplished virtually. While some sacrament laws are flexible, others aren’t. You don’t need to hold confession at church, for instance, but confession does need to be heard by an ordained priest.

How do you get general absolution?

To validly receive absolution, the penitent must make a sincere sacramental confession of all known mortal sins not yet confessed to a priest and pray an act of contrition (a genre of prayers) which expresses both motives for sorrow and the resolve to not sin again.

What sins do you confess in reconciliation?

All mortal sins must be confessed, while confession of venial sins also is recommended but not required. The priest may emphasize repentance and offer counsel, and always proposes a penance which the penitent accepts and then recites an act of contrition. The priest imparts absolution.

Can a church confession be used in court?

Generally speaking, yes — but not always. Statements made to a minister, priest, rabbi, or other religious leader are generally considered privileged or confidential communications.