Confession
Confession noun - An open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself.
Penitent and confession are semantically related in penitence topic. In some cases you can use "Penitent" instead a noun "Confession".
Penitent
Penitent noun - Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor.
Confession and penitent are semantically related in penitence topic. Sometimes you can use "Confession" instead a noun "Penitent".
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- Confession and/or the Anointing of the Sick can be validly received to effect the forgiveness of mortal sins provided that the penitent has (at a minimum) sorrow for his/her sins arising out of fear of God's wrath.
Source: Moral Event Horizon / Religion
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