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Anonymous Harry wrote:

Hi, guys —

  • What are the main examples of mortal sins and how would they properly be confessed?

    e.g. For a sin such as masturbation/porn usage, how much detail is needed for a Confession to be valid?
Harry
  { What are examples of mortal sins?; how would they be confessed and how much detail is needed? }

Bob replied:

Dear Harry,

Thanks for the question.  

When confessing mortal sins much detail is not required, just the kind and frequency:

“I masturbated to porn on three occasions . . . etc."

The priest will ask questions if he needs more information, but generally they know the nature of these sins and most often that is enough.

Peace,

Bob Kirby
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