Mortal sin vs. grave sin

[captainmike]

is there a difference? on ewtn, they always say that you should not receive the eucharist “if you are conscious of grave sin.”

e.g., suppose a guy goes to a party with the firm intention of not getting drunk. but after having a few drinks, his ability to control himself becmoes diminished, and he becomes intoxicated.

let’s assume that he lacked the necessary intent to commit a mortal sin. may he still receive the eucharist? or, has he committed a “grave” sin that precludes him from doing so?

 

[Seatuck]

Mortal sin is the same as grave sin.

If in doubt confess it.

Here’s an examination of conscience that I use.

catholicparents.org/oxcart/Examination%20of%20Conscience.pdf

 

[Joe_Kelley]

1857 For a *sin *to be mortal, three conditions must together be met: "Mortal sin is sin whose object is grave matter and which is also committed with full knowledge and deliberate consent."131

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church

If a sin involves grave matter some would call it a serious or grave sin. However, it is not mortal unless the other two conditions are met.

This is not an official definition, but it is a useful distinction of the terms. One can objectively judge whether the sin involves grave matter. However, to judge knowledge and deliberation would involve judging the person, which we cannot, and must not, do.

 

[selylidne]

is there a difference? on ewtn, they always say that you should not receive the eucharist “if you are conscious of grave sin.”

e.g., suppose a guy goes to a party with the firm intention of not getting drunk. but after having a few drinks, his ability to control himself becmoes diminished, and he becomes intoxicated.

let’s assume that he lacked the necessary intent to commit a mortal sin. may he still receive the eucharist? or, has he committed a “grave” sin that precludes him from doing so?

Several priests have told me that “grave sin” is used in the same way as “mortal sin”. Yes, it can be confusing because one of the three requirements for a “mortal sin” (and so a “grave sin” too) is “grave matter”.

 

[kage_ar]

When in doubt, go to confession.