What does the canon law say about how often you should celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation?

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Catholic AnswerThe only thing that Canon Law ever said about the frequency of confession was in the old Code, which was replaced in 1983 by the New Code of Canon Law, which does not address the frequency of confession. The Old Code required that all religious and priests go to confession at least every fortnight (at least once every two weeks). This is still a good recommendation, but it is no longer required. When I say that it is still a good recommendation, I would recommend that anyone, who was is at all serious about their spiritual life, they should consider going, at a bare minimum, every two weeks and no less than monthly. If you are serious about your spiritual life, and if you are serious about becoming a better person - being part of the solution, and not the problem, then I would recommend weekly to every two weeks as a norm. It is not required in Canon Law, each one should work this out on his own. Anything less than monthly is not even trying.