An App for Apple Devices for the Roman Catholic Faithful

In an interesting case of age-old tradition & practice meeting contemporary technology, there is word this week of a new App(lication) for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad called 'Confession: A Roman Catholic App'. 

In the word of the developers (Little i Apps, LLC) this new Application - which lists of $1.99 - is designed "to be used in the confessional, this app is the perfect aid for every penitent. With a personalized examination of conscience for each user, password protected profiles, and a step-by-step guide to the sacrament, this app invites Catholics to prayerfully prepare for and participate in the Rite of Penance. Individuals who have been away from the sacrament for some time will find Confession: A Roman Catholic App to be a useful and inviting tool."

It should be noted that the developers do not see this as a replacement for the traditional Sacrament of Confession with a Priest.

This App for mobile Apple devices provides:

- Custom examination of Conscience based upon age, sex, and vocation (single, married, priest, or religious)
- Multiple user support with password protected accounts
- Ability to add sins not listed in standard examination of conscience
- Confession walk through including time of last confession in days, weeks, months, and years
- Choose from 7 different acts of contrition

You can read more about this new App here: Confession: A Roman Catholic App

 

I reported back last year about Apps to honor and celebrate holidays for different faith communities (Christmas/Advent, Hannukah).  It is intriguing to see what will continue to develop as people move to intertwine their traditions and practices with the capabilities and conveniences of modern technology tools.

 

Comments

[Hermes Kelly]

Nice, and thanks for sharing this info with us.Good Luck!

[Claire Amateur]

You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.