text: I was not implying that the sacraments and doctrines are the same, just trying to show how a practicing Catholic is expected to follow all the teachings and beliefs of the Church, not just specific ones which happen to suit their particular tastes.  You apparently don't believe  Confession is a necessary or appropriate sacrament, to which I claim  as a Catholic that you are 100% wrong.  I think this concept is very simple.  Can you provide me one Pope, Cardinal , Bishop or Saint  who agrees with your belief over the past 2000 years?   
    With regards to being "born again", I  received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation once as a child,  and there is no need to be "born again"  after reception of those sacraments in my simple view.  I will always be with Jesus.   Have a Merry Christmas.