From what I can recall, from the top of my head, we are required to confess at least once a year. In the precepts, it doesn’t say anything about a particular timing of the confession, just
at least once a year. Of course, if one were aware of mortal sin(s) that needed confessing, one should seek confession sooner/more regularly.
It is the Eucharist that we must receive during the Easter season (again,* at least*.) And even for that, there is still time as there is still plenty of Easter left.
I don’t see it being an issue that you did not confess during Lent, unless you were in mortal sin and received knowingly. Of course, when in doubt, speak to your confessor. I find that most helpful.
Not sure if that is at all helpful. Or perhaps I might have read the precepts of the church incorrectly. I am sure someone more insightful on the matter will also reply and correct me of anything I was wrong about. At least I hope they would
) Before my first confession back (after a 22 year absence) I was so terribly dreading it. I was terrified. To the point where if I thought about all the things I had done, that I had to confess, I would literally get stomach sick. I went on like that for almost all of January until the 20th when I FINALLY called the church and asked to make an appointment to speak with the priest. On the 21st, I went and confessed.