In Catholic teaching, the Sacrament of Penance is the method of the Church by which individual men and women may confess sins committed -after getting baptized- and have them absolved by a priest. This sacrament is known by many names, including penance,reconciliation and confession. Although it's not mandatory, the Catholic tradition is usually conducted within a confessional box, booth or reconciliation room. In order to confess a person should be able to criticize their actions and have the courage to share their sins. Confession is a major practice over all sects of Christianity but they have different ways to do it and different views on it. For instance in Orthodoxy, confession does not take place in a confessional, but normally in the main part of the church itself with a lectern set up and on it placed a Gospel Book and a blessing cross -also under a Christ icon-. Orthodox understand that the confession is not made to the priest, but to Christ,and the priest stands only as witness and guide. Ultimately, Christianity is the most populated religion and people around the world are aware of this practice mostly by visiting churches and from media-like movies-.
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