Is it a sin to not tell my parents what I confessed in the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

[mVitus]

OP is dealing with parents that may also be worried that he’s worrying too much. (Questions of their faith knowledge are separate from if they may habe concern.) And in addition the OP seems to already be considering talking to a priest. So by saying he’ll talk to a priest about it. It could help the parents see that he’s being responsible to make sure there isn’t a problem.

 

[Adventurer]

Daily confession is an acceptable, helpful practice some, in all states of life, feel called to. It can be particularly helpful if one is dealing with sin that is particularly difficult to conquer. Especially if one lives near a parish that offers daily confession.

Of course its acceptable! In some cases it even be necessity.
And in most cases, this may even be beneficial.

However, I am just giving this advice with regards to scrupulosity.
From experience it is not a beneficial if someone is scrupulous to go to everyday.
For a person without scrupulosity, once a week is good.
For a person with scrupulosity, fortnightly is good.

 

[Adventurer]

Talk to the priest to see if you are scrupulous.
Ask his advice on the whole parents matter and how to best deal with it.

 

[Gertabelle]

First of all, big hugs for what you are suffering.

When I was about your age (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth), my parents were also concerned when I started taking my faith seriously. I would pray, go to mass, sang in the youth choir, read my bible, go to prayer groups or bible studies… They told me they thought I was becoming a fanatic.

I know your parents’ inability to understand your zeal is difficult, but try to believe that they are asking and worrying out of their love for you, out of love and concern for their child. They may be showing that love and concern in ways you don’t like, but it’s still love all the same.

And becoming a little bit scrupulous at your age, and at this stage in your spiritual life, is actually pretty normal. Talking with a trusted priest could put your mind at ease and help you understand better how to examine your conscience and refrain from sin.

God bless you!

 

[TK421]

Your parents don’t know the difficulty they’re putting you through or they would never be saying what they say. Asking a person what they are confessing is extremely inappropriate and inconsiderate. Your parents have no right to that information whatsoever. I’m sorry you have to experience that violation.

The best I can say is that this experience will make you wiser if you decide to get married and have children of your own. It will also bring you closer to God.

If you strive after holiness, however much you don’t purposely draw attention to yourself, you inevitably may make some people feel intimidated and uncomfortable simply for existing, and they might lash out at you. And if you make frequent use of Confession, you might be falsely accused of scruples or obsessive thoughts. Few contemporary people understand the experience of encountering Jesus and walking out of the Confessional with a weightless conscience. It is freedom.

Peace.

 

[woolycaterpillar]

As one whose mother thought she would be a nun, I can tell you parents can be a pain in the patoot. I never became a nun, not now, not ever. I just don’t have it in me and I’m too old.

You never have to tell ANYBODY what you confessed. It is not ever anyone else’s business because the sacrament of confession is a private matter. Even the priest is under the seal of confession. He can’t tell anyone what was confessed. I don’t know why parents think they have the right to ask questions about what their kid confessed.

Maybe they themselves were never told these things.

 

[JanetF]

Your parents have no right to know what you confessed in the confessional. It’s between you and your priest. I’ve never asked my child what she confesses, nor would I even dream of doing so. NOMB!

 

[TheLittleLady]

And ask your parents to ask the priest if you are required to confess to your parents