Miss Manners Tackles Confession - How to Help Out the Rest of the People In Line Behind You

I am thankful to see the Confession lines get longer and longer. However as For the Greater Glory has pointed out there are some practical problems with this that need to be addressed at Confessing about Confessing

There a few things the Laity can do. First going to Confession is NOT the place for a full time in depth Priest Counseling session. Of course I am talking about Confession before Mass or when it is offered. It is a different situation when it is by appointment.

SO therefore let me post Father Z's great post Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession

Of those that are relevant to Glory' situation he is talking about

1) ...examine our consciences regularly and thoroughly;

2) ...wait our turn in line patiently;

3) ...come at the time confessions are scheduled, not a few minutes before they are to end;

5) ...state our sins clearly and briefly without rambling;

8) ...confess our own sins and not someone else’s;

10:...use a regular formula for confession so that it is familiar and comfortable;

11) ...never be afraid to say something "embarrassing"... just say it; ( that is don't ramble on for 60 seconds because you are embarrassed JUST SAY IT)

14) ...never confess "tendencies" or "struggles"... just sins; (by the way I think this would fine to do on a one on one when in the Priest Office when he doesn't have to say Mass in 5 minutes and there are 4 people behind you in line)

16) ...memorize an Act of Contrition;

17 ) ....answer the priest’s questions briefly if he asks for a clarification;