Confession question

[SMA_12]

I have the opportunity to go to confession tonight and I have a quick question about how grave a certain action may have been.

The issue is responsible underage drinking. I have just recently turned 21, the legal drinking age. But prior to that on several occasions I have taken part in what I would describe as responsible underage drinking. This meaning I have drank small amounts of alcohol, sometimes under the watch of my parents in the house ( which is actually legal), and other times with some buddies. But we always stayed inside and relaxed, playing video games or getting in the hot tub or something similar. On a couple occasions we may have had a bit too much to drink, but like I said we never went out where we could possibly cause any trouble.

I figure these instances to have at least some venial sins attached, but was wondering if they are more than that, because I have been to confession after having turned 21, but did not think to mention this issue. if they are venial I have been forgiven, but if they are mortal, I should bring them up tonight. I hadn’t considered these occasions since the last couple of days. If in doubt I will bring them up tonight just in case.

Thanks!

 

[Big_Feet]

I would say bring up anything you believe may be a sin, and discuss with your confessor. He will guide you.

 

[paperwight66]

And it would be very interesting to know what the priest says. Would any sin be one of disobedience to the civil authorities, because I can’t see that drunkenness was involved, from the OP’s account? The age at which buying / drinking alcohol in a public place varies so much from country to country, but is there a law in the States about under-age drinking at home? I didn’t know that. Wouldn’t that impinge on persoanl liberty, and how could it be enforced.

 

[Joe_5859]

Ask the priest tonight.