Pronunciation: [kənfˈa͡ɪtə] (IPA) 
Confiteor is a Latin word used in the Catholic Church liturgy to confess sins. The word is spelled with a "c" followed by an "o" and "nfi" which makes a familiar sound. The "teor" at the end of the word is pronounced as "tay-or". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is /kɔnˈfɪtiɔd/ where the first syllable is pronounced as "con" as in "conical" and the final syllable is pronounced as "or" as in "more".
Confiteor is a Latin term that translates to "I confess" in English. It is a declaration of confession and repentance, primarily used in Catholic liturgy. Originating from the Catholic Mass, specifically the Penitential Rite, the Confiteor is recited by the priest and congregation as a means of acknowledging their guilt and seeking forgiveness from God.
In its traditional form, the Confiteor begins with the words "Confiteor Deo omnipotenti," meaning "I confess to almighty God." This is followed by an acknowledgment of one's sins, both in thought and action, and a plea for intercession from the Blessed Virgin Mary, the archangel Michael, and other saints. The Confiteor concludes with a request for fellow believers to pray for the individual's forgiveness and salvation.
The recitation of the Confiteor serves as an important part of the Sacrament of Penance, allowing individuals to express contrition and seek absolution for their sins. Additionally, it reinforces the belief in the need for penance and the understanding that all individuals are fallible and prone to sin.
While specifically associated with the Catholic Church, the term "Confiteor" may also be used more broadly to refer to any act of confession or expression of remorse, regardless of religious context.
The word "Confiteor" comes from Latin and has its roots in two Latin words: "confiteri" and "fateor". "Confiteri" means "to confess" or "to acknowledge", while "fateor" means "to admit" or "to declare". In the context of the Catholic Church, the term "Confiteor" refers to a prayer of confession and repentance, which begins with the phrase "Confiteor Deo..". meaning "I confess to God". The word has origins in the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, and has been in use since ancient times in the liturgical practices of the Church.
