Confession

[EzraJacob]

I was told I am not able to truly make a confession until later, I forget what exactly the priest told me, but he told me I had to wait till later on to receive confession.

The thing is when I fall and commit mortal sins I am filled with shame and feel as if I need to confess. As if they eat me up inside with guilt.

What can I do?

 

[Wesley7]

What can I do?

Start looking for a prayer book that have confession prayers in them and say them privately at home. (Especially if a priest is unavailable)

 

[Little_One0307]

I was told I am not able to truly make a confession until later, I forget what exactly the priest told me, but he told me I had to wait till later on to receive confession.

The thing is when I fall and commit mortal sins I am filled with shame and feel as if I need to confess. As if they eat me up inside with guilt.

What can I do?

Pray and ask for forgiveness. There’s alot that is left unsaid. Have you been baptized and confirmed? IS there another parish with other priests that you could go and receive the Sacrament of Reconcilliation? It’s pretty much a vague post as to what the circumstances are.

My counsel is if you have been received into the Church and nothing bars you from going to Conession, I would go and find another priest and go to Confession.

God bless.

 

[EzraJacob]

I am baptized but not yet confirmed.

 

[Little_One0307]

I am baptized but not yet confirmed.

By virtue of your baptism the other Sacraments of the Church are open to you. My counsel is to go find another priest and go to Confession.

There was a thread related to this, though it had to to with Communion before Confirmation. I copy the quotes that I quoted from the CCC and the Code of Canon Law.

First let’s go to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Paragraph 1213 - Holy Baptism is the bais of the whole Christina life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, AND THE DOOR WHICH GIVES ACCESS TO THE OTHER SACRAMENTS. [theres more to this, but am only quoting the part which bears revelancy to this question.]

Paragraph 1269 - [Note I am quoting one sentence from it for sake of brevity] THe baptized person also enjoys rights within the Church: TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENTS, to be nourished with the Word of God and to be sustained by the other spiritual helps of te Church.

K Let’s hit some of Code of Canon Law

This is a good one. I finally found it, Praise God.

Canon 912 - ANY baptized person who is not prohibited by law CAN and MUST BE admitted to Holy Communion

[Here’s the commentary under this canon]

Eligible baptized persons may and MUST [empahsis theirs] be admitted to the Eucharist becuase they HAVE a right to the sacrament in accord with canon 213.

Canon 213 - The Christain faithful have the right to receive assistance from the sacred pastors out of the spiritual goods of the Church, especially the word of God AND the Sacraments.

[Here’s the commentary under this canon]

All Christains have a right to receive help form the spiritual goods of the Church. This right is ROOTED in baptism; it is not a priviledge granted by church authorties but a claim rooted in the action of Christ that empowers Christains to seek the services of the sacred pastors.

God bless.

 

[EzraJacob]

Thank You little one. I appreciate it.

That which you quoted also says I am entitled to communion as well…right?

Though I was always told there is a specific time for first confession and first communion…

 

[Little_One0307]

Thank You little one. I appreciate it.

That which you quoted also says I am entitled to communion as well…right?

Though I was always told there is a specific time for first confession and first communion…

EzraJacob,

There is a specific time for first confession and first communion due to the RCIA. But not everyone has to go through the RCIA, sometimes there are extenuating circumstances that may speed up the process or altogether do away with it.

I did not go through RCIA, I went to 2 of the RCIA classes but did the lessons at home and attended Masses when I could. Life was very difficult for me when I came into the Church. I was allowed to go to Confession during my catechumenate becuase of my understanding of the Sacrament as well as having the Bishop’s permission of the diocese I was going through RCIA in.

As to Communion, my counsel was for the person to take Communion as well because again the Sacraments were open by virtue of baptism. So yes. However, I would make pretty darn sure I was prepared for it and knew what it was all about.

God bless.

 

[jmcrae]

Thank You little one. I appreciate it.

That which you quoted also says I am entitled to communion as well…right?

Though I was always told there is a specific time for first confession and first communion…

Are you in RCIA?

RCIA is a process of preparation for the Sacraments, as well as preparation to live the life of a Catholic adult.

Normally, we don’t receive the Sacraments until we have received the appropriate preparation for them - that’s why there is RCIA for adults who want to enter the Church.

Children receive preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in grade two and three, and preparation for Confirmation in grade six - so they do about three years in total, at the appropriate ages.

For adults, RCIA typically takes between one and two years. For adults, also, Confirmation is required before receiving First Holy Communion, and for adults who have previously been baptized, First Reconciliation normally takes place just prior to Confirmation, and after appropriate preparation that takes place during the season of Lent.

Also, the canon law cited above doesn’t apply to you, because you won’t be considered “Catholic” (and thus, bound by canon law) until after you make your formal Profession of Faith, which will take place just before your Confirmation.

 

[EzraJacob]

Are you in RCIA?

RCIA is a process of preparation for the Sacraments, as well as preparation to live the life of a Catholic adult.

Normally, we don’t receive the Sacraments until we have received the appropriate preparation for them - that’s why there is RCIA for adults who want to enter the Church.

Children receive preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in grade two and three, and preparation for Confirmation in grade six - so they do about three years in total, at the appropriate ages.

For adults, RCIA typically takes between one and two years. For adults, also, Confirmation is required before receiving First Holy Communion, and for adults who have previously been baptized, First Reconciliation normally takes place just prior to Confirmation, and after appropriate preparation that takes place during the season of Lent.

Also, the canon law cited above doesn’t apply to you, because you won’t be considered “Catholic” (and thus, bound by canon law) until after you make your formal Profession of Faith, which will take place just before your Confirmation.

Okay thank you.

I will be in RCIA when September comes around.

 

[EzraJacob]

Thank you to all who replied. I appreciate it

God Bless you all