In religious language, confession refers to the acknowledgement of sins or the admission of one’s guilt in the presence of a minister. No confession is needed for the forgiveness of sins. Nevertheless, if someone is unable to find peace, he or she has the option of making his or her confession directly to the Apostle.

In cases of special urgency in which the Apostle cannot be reached – for example in the case of the dying – any priestly minister can, as an exception, take the confession and proclaim absolution. The responsible Apostle will be informed about this act immediately thereafter.^[79]