The phrase "common confession" refers to a shared admission or acknowledgment of something by a group of people. It means that many individuals are openly admitting the same thing or expressing a similar belief. Full definition
Just as at last summer's Lambeth conference (the decennial meeting of the world's Anglican bishops), there was a strongly expressed desire to grow closer together as a global communion, to become a genuine church marked by common confession and discernment, rather than a mere federation of autonomous local bodies. (firstthings.com)
She explains that intimidation and isolation are common confession techniques; that she was forced to confess to things that weren't true; that she was given no pen and paper, no bed, and had to ask to go to the bathroom. (bookbrowse.com)
The WCC study project anticipates a process of explication of the creed's meaning, which will lead to the churches» common recognition of the faith the creed expresses, and, finally, common confession of that faith. (religion-online.org)