Lesson 12--Confessions of a miseducated man I. Word study 3. confession n,an admission of misdeeds or faults,(Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution Examples: a He made a confession a Confession is the first step to repentance [谚]认罪是悔罪的第一步;悔过必先认错 a Open confession is good for the soul [谚]直认无讳,身心泰然。 WBTL ELesson 12—Confessions of a Miseducated Man W B T L E 3. confession n. an admission of misdeeds or faults; (Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution Examples: He made a confession. Confession is the first step to repentance. [谚]认罪是悔罪的第一步； 悔过必先认错。 Open confession is good for the soul. [谚]直认无讳， 身心泰然