How Do I Respond to Protestants on Confession and Sin?

“How do I respond to Protestants on confession and sin?” This question opens a discussion on the necessity of confessing sins to a priest, addressing common misconceptions. Other topics include the Church’s role in disciple formation, the understanding of mortal sin, and the challenges faced by Catholics in applying Church teachings in everyday life.

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Questions Covered:

• 18:09 - How do I respond to a protestant when they ask why I feel a need to confess my sins to a priest?
• 24:14 - Why do we not spend more time in the church forming disciples?
• 31:57 - Why do we say it’s impossible not to know if you’ve committed a mortal sin?
• 38:20 - Why does there seem to be a vast difference in the teaching the Church has preserved and the practical application and knowledge of your average Catholic?
• 46:16 - Why can’t a parent take communion if they have a child who is living at home with a boyfriend or girlfriend?