I made my first confession!

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I am in RCIA (and on the older side of life) getting ready to be in full communion at the Easter vigil.

I had worried so much about making my first confession, but I went ahead and did it and IT IS THE BEST FEELING EVER! My priest was so kind and encouraging and gave me great advice. I truly felt the love of God through him in his absolution.

For anyone who is overly anxious about reconciliation, don’t worry one bit. You’ve got this! And a lot of grace and mercy awaiting you, too.
 
I’m about to go for mine! I’m nervous in a way, but mostly am looking forward to getting it all out and becoming closer to God.
 
Excellent! I had that great feeling last Lent when I confessed for the first time since I was a kid.
 
Welcome! Mine was two years ago and I felt the same way. It’s the greatest.
 
Welcome home, jwan, and congratulations!

My first confession was 8 years ago, and I’ve gone back hundreds of times since. Confession’s always awesome.

Praise God!
 
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Mine is next week. Since going through RCIA and learning the Church’s moral teachings, the anguish I feel about my former life and the weight of my post-baptismal sins has been heavy on my conscience. I am aching for my first confession because I really want to feel absolved of my guilt. I don’t feel nervous; I feel ashamed and therefore impatient for the sacrament.
 
In 1988, my Western Civilization II professor sponsored a 10-day trip to Europe. Our itinerary was Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Florence, Venice, Pompeii, Rome, the Vatican, Sorrento, Pisa, Monaco and Nice (pronounced Nee-sss).

I was having a wonderful time (even got to see PJPII on Holy Thursday!) when I realized that I hadn’t made my Easter confession. Good Friday we stopped in a small town (can’t remember the name) where there was a church staffed by Franciscans. A priest passed by and I asked him (using hand signs as well as my broken Italian) if he could hear my confession. He understood me and we went into church. There was a beautiful confessional - rich, dark wood with a very heavy purple curtain. I made my confession in English and he gave me absolution in Italian. On Easter Sunday (Pascha) we were at the Cathedral in Pisa and I received Holy Communion. It was truly wonderful.
 
I am so excited for you!! My first confession was one year ago before Easter Vigil. I was scared to death, lol. But afterwards, felt so wonderful that I burst into tears, went home and promptly took a nap! All the weight was gone and in it’s place, overwhelming peace. I LOVE the Sacrament of Reconciliation and am thrilled for you <3
 
Thank you all for the love, support, congrats, and personal experiences you have shared with me, and with each other!

God bless, and a beautiful Paschal season!!!
 
Congratulations. Good to welcome another person to the Catholic family! 🙂
 
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