Iam going to confession tomorrow

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Hi iam 19 iam going to confession tomorrow and thisbad habit that i have is doing (name removed by moderator)ure stuff with animals i just recently stopped doing it but iam nervous about going to confession how should i tell the priest
 
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Hi iam 19 iam going to confession tomorrow and thisbad habit that i have is doing (name removed by moderator)ure stuff with animals i just recently stopped doing it but iam nervous about going to confession how should i tell the priest
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Tell the priest the truth and be prepared for any societal or legal ramifications that may occur as part of your penance.
 
How should i tell the priest. i mean like discreetly
 
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What kind of legal ramifications
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I am not caught up on the laws surrounding sexual impurity and animals, though I do know they exist. If you have broken a civil law it is considered reasonable for a priest to assign a penance, or even withhold absolution, in order for you to comply with those civil laws.

If your actions have not broken any laws, than do not worry in regards to that.
 
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How should i tell the priest. i mean like discreetly
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You’re in confession. I’d suggest not yelling. I don’t think there is any “discreet” way of confessing otherwise, especially when it comes to grave sins. If you’re asking if you can beat around the bush or use euphemisms. The answer is no. You need to clearly convey what you did.
 
It’s great that you stopped it, and going to Confession will help to put it behind you. I’ll say a prayer for your faith to be strengthened and for the Holy Spirit to assist and guide you always toward God’s love and toward all good things.
 
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If your question is about how to go to Confession, or if it has been a long time since your last Confession, perhaps this guide will be helpful. The first page is about God’s Gift of Forgiveness, and the second page is a How-To guide.

Guide to Confession

God Bless you!
 
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Thank guys iam not so nervous now. I will make a good and holy confession. And begin a better and holier life. thank you again
 
Tell the priest exactly what you did. Don’t try to obscure or hide your sins. God knows them already and you ought to tell his priest. I also suggest that you seek help from a counsellor or psychiatrist. I’m not being judgmental; I think you need help because bestiality isn’t normal. I’d also suggest you go to a doctor to make sure you haven’t caught an infection. Don’t be scared; go to confession and really decide to change your ways - you must change your ways. I’m not going to sugar coat what I say to you: what you have done is vile and I’m glad you’re going to confession. My prayers are with you and I know you’ll move on from this.

Perhaps you should telephone a priest and ask for a confession outside of the usual times. This will guarantee you won’t be overheard by other people waiting in the confession line.

God Bless You and I pray you make a good confession.
 
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Well stated. I’ll be praying for you to make a good Confession. God bless.
 
Also, a priest can’t make his absolution conditional on you going and confessing a crime. Basically he can’t make you break the seal of confession on yourself. Thought I’d share that information so you feel a bit less anxious! 🙂 Good luck and just think of the relief you’ll feel after confessing!

Here’s a link for more information: Can A Priest Force You To Break The Seal On Yourself? – Jimmy Akin
 
That is between you, the priest, and God. Just be sincere in your confession, then ‘Go forth and sin no more!’
 
You and Jimmy Akin are somewhat correct. Absolution and penance can’t hinge on going to the authorities alone.

However, a priest can withhold absolution if he feels as if the penitent does not have remorse. This can include the “test” of being willing to go to the appropriate authorities. True sorrow means the willingness to repent and make amends. So while he can’t make it conditional on confessing, a priest can decide that the sinner is not truly penitent if he is not willing to do so.
 
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Yeah, I suppose you’re right. But I feel it is much more “merciful”, in my opinion, if one were to not hold the threat of the authorities against someone. It brings to mind St. Joseph, when he heard of Mary’s pregnancy, planning to divorce her quietly and not have her face the authorities and public disgrace. Or when St. Padre Pio stopped a man from almost murdering his wife and still did not make him go to the authorities (which would have been attempted murder). If priests were to do that, then people wouldn’t be as honest in confession and there would be much more sinfulness and, even worse, people ending up in Hell, which in my opinion, is much worse than someone forgoing jail time.

These are just my thoughts, I might be wrong and you can disagree.
 
I think that is where the priest needs to determine true repentance vs sorrow over being caught.

For me, I trust that a priest will make the right choice. I trust that a priest wouldn’t harbor an abuser…even if it’s one of animals. If I know a good parishioner I would like the confidence that I was not letting someone “working on” animal abuse issues watch my dog. I see priests as part of the safety net of a good parish.
 
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