Cussing/ Vulgarity question

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A while back, my elder sibling told me that vulgarity is not considered a sin but taking God’s name in vain is as is swearing/breaking oaths. I can’t find any definitive teaching on this.
Whenever I confess taking God’s name in vain or cussing (4 letter words for example), the priest never asks if I have received Communion and I was wondering if that’s because it isn’t a mortal sin?
I know it’s bad and my habit has been curbed a huge amount but every once in a while, something slips out and I usually make an Act of Contrition. I do receive Communion though, weekly, as I didn’t know if it was a mortal sin and haven’t ever wondered. I’ve seen different opinions on that and I’d like an answer. I probably should go to a priest for this…
 
If Jesus wouldn’t go around dropping f-bombs, neither would I.
I don’t think it’s grave though.
 
I’m not look for an excuse to say it. I know it’s wrong and I try very hard to avoid it but I was asking if it was mortal or venial.
 
Well it’s not grave, so it doesn’t line up with one of the requirements for mortal sin.

So if one thing doesn’t line up, it’s venial.
 
I just can’t find any official teachings from the church on whether or not it is grave.
 
In my opinion, it becomes a sin when it creates scandal. For instance, if a priest says it in front of small kids, that creates scandal. Technically, the priest saying the word is not a sin. But since there are impressionable kids listening, the scandal makes it a sin.

Also, I suppose if one is saying it in anger at someone else, it could possible be a worse sin than merely using other words to express that anger.
 
for the most part, grave matter fall under the 10 commandments.

it’s crude to drop the f-word, however this is a very secular notion of vulgarity, versus if you were to use the lord’s name of Christ’s name as a swear word, that would be more serious.

also it would make a difference if you just let something slip if you hit your toe or something, versus swearing at another person maliciously, for example.

so it depends, it can definitely be a sin
 
According to my examination of conscience booklet cussing, like one of several frequently used four letter words, is a venial sin.

Taking God’s name in vain is a mortal sin if the other two conditions are present of course. If it just slips out it would be venial sin.
 
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I can’t find any definitive teaching on this.
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OP: whenever you say you can’t find definitive teaching, consult the Catechism of the Catholic Church. (I am assuming you are Catholic. Even if you are not, it is a good reference source for questions of this nature)

In the Catechism, each of the Ten Commandments is described in great detail. I think you will find your answer there.
Shalom

Edited to say. As other posters have indicated, there is a significant difference between using the name of the Lord in vain, and simple crude and vulgar language, at least from the standpoint of sin.
 
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Venial. We shouldn’t say vile words. If you’ve ever read the transcript of an exorcism, you’ll notice that the demons often curse a lot, and say vulgar words.

Have you ever heard of a saint using the b-word? or the s-word? Of course not. That would seem out of place.

It’s not mortal because it isn’t grave matter.

As for taking God’s name in vain, I would suggest you take a look at this thread from awhile ago. Taking the Lord's Name in Vain: Is it always a mortal sin? - #3 by Little_One0307
 
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I suppose technically, as @angell1 just said, saying damn or Christ’s name in vain would be much worse than saying sh** or the f-bomb since first two have to do with God while the latter are only scatological.
 
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