First confession and communion questions?

[newcalling]

I had my first confession today. I’m supposed to be confirmed on Pentecost, about a month away. I have been through most of the adult catechism classes, just a few left (I think four left.) Can I take communion now, or do I have to wait for confirmation? I feel absolved, and I understand the significance of the Eucharist. I have even visited the Eucharist adoration chapel a few times and make the sign of the cross in respect of the Eucharist when I pass by a Catholic church. I believe in the transubstantiation of the Eucharist.

I am having trouble tracking down my baptismal certificate. The only person who is still alive who was at my baptism is almost impossible to get in touch with, my godmother. (My mom is technically still alive, but cannot speak or communicate due to being in the last stage of Parkinson’s disease. ) I called the parish where I was supposedly baptized, but they cannot find a record of it. I have gone through two other Trinitarian baptisms at protestant churches, and I might just get up the courage to ask them for a copy of one of those certificates. I’m just nervous about the questions that those churches might ask because they were very anti-Catholic and I was well known there. They will know who it is calling and will likely ask questions. I was involved with various ministries with both.

I am eager to begin receiving communion. I will be 42 in a couple of weeks. I don’t want to break any important protocols. I will be going to mass tomorrow, and I want to know if I can take the communion now, or if I still have to wait? I will still go forward with my confirmation, and I will talk with the parish office to see what my options are there. I will also ask these questions to my adult catechism teachers today, and I was hoping to get some insight here as well. Thank you in advance, and God bless.

 

[jmr_1985]

Speak to your Pastor. He is the best person to advise you. Welcome home.

 

[jmcrae]

I had my first confession today. I’m supposed to be confirmed on Pentecost, about a month away. I have been through most of the adult catechism classes, just a few left (I think four left.) Can I take communion now, or do I have to wait for confirmation? I feel absolved, and I understand the significance of the Eucharist. I have even visited the Eucharist adoration chapel a few times and make the sign of the cross in respect of the Eucharist when I pass by a Catholic church. I believe in the transubstantiation of the Eucharist.

I am having trouble tracking down my baptismal certificate. The only person who is still alive who was at my baptism is almost impossible to get in touch with, my godmother. (My mom is technically still alive, but cannot speak or communicate due to being in the last stage of Parkinson’s disease. ) I called the parish where I was supposedly baptized, but they cannot find a record of it. I have gone through two other Trinitarian baptisms at protestant churches, and I might just get up the courage to ask them for a copy of one of those certificates. I’m just nervous about the questions that those churches might ask because they were very anti-Catholic and I was well known there. They will know who it is calling and will likely ask questions. I was involved with various ministries with both.

I am eager to begin receiving communion. I will be 42 in a couple of weeks. I don’t want to break any important protocols. I will be going to mass tomorrow, and I want to know if I can take the communion now, or if I still have to wait? I will still go forward with my confirmation, and I will talk with the parish office to see what my options are there. I will also ask these questions to my adult catechism teachers today, and I was hoping to get some insight here as well. Thank you in advance, and God bless.

Ask your teacher when your First Holy Communion will take place.

When it does take place, your sponsor will be there, and you will be wearing something white. There will be cake and presents afterwards. First Holy Communion is a big deal.

I would expect it to take place either the same day or some time after your Confirmation, since you are an adult convert.

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

Your situation seems very confusing.

Before you can receive any other sacraments you must be baptized. If there is serious doubt about your baptism, you can be conditionally baptized. But that needs to be settled before you can go to confession or receive communion.

If you are not already Catholic, you need to be received into the Church and make a profession of faith before you receive confirmation and communion. But maybe you are already Catholic?

In any case, all of this is something to discuss with your RCIA director and/or pastor. If they told you that you will complete your sacraments of initiation on Pentecost, then that’s when you’ll receive confirmation and communion.