mortal sin

[need_help]

Can you committ a mortal sin, without knowing that you are about to committ a mortal sin? I just realized something I did in the past could be a mortal sin, even though at the time I wasn’t aware it was one, because then I wouldn’t have done it. I just went to confession last weekend, but just now I came to this realization. Was I forgiven? Was it a mortal sin in the first place?

 

[davidv]

Can you committ a mortal sin, without knowing that you are about to committ a mortal sin? I just realized something I did in the past could be a mortal sin, even though at the time I wasn’t aware it was one, because then I wouldn’t have done it.

A mortal sin is defined as having the following attributes, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church

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.”

So, one cannot unknowingly commit a mortal sin.

I just went to confession last weekend, but just now I came to this realization. Was I forgiven? Was it a mortal sin in the first place?

Since you didn’t deliberately withhold anything, you were forgiven. If it continues to bother you bring it up in your next confession.

 

[Ron_Conte]

Can you committ a mortal sin, without knowing that you are about to committ a mortal sin? I just realized something I did in the past could be a mortal sin, even though at the time I wasn’t aware it was one, because then I wouldn’t have done it. I just went to confession last weekend, but just now I came to this realization. Was I forgiven? Was it a mortal sin in the first place?

If you commit a sin that is a mortal sin, without realizing at the time that it was wrong, it is an objective mortal sin, but not an actual mortal sin. Sins that are merely objective, not actual, are generally without culpability. There may be some culpability due to negligence in learning wrong from right, to the extent of an actual venial sin.

You were forgiven if you had a good confession.

 

[puzzleannie]

Can you committ a mortal sin, without knowing that you are about to committ a mortal sin? I just realized something I did in the past could be a mortal sin, even though at the time I wasn’t aware it was one, because then I wouldn’t have done it. I just went to confession last weekend, but just now I came to this realization. Was I forgiven? Was it a mortal sin in the first place?

no it is not possible to sin accidentally
the matter must be objectively gravely sinful
you must know the matter is objectively gravely sinful
you must willfully commit the action

the matter remains a sin, objectively, but you did not know it at the time, so at most you committed a venial sin (if you knew at all that it was wrong). if you went to confession and asked forgiveness for all your sins, you were forgiven and absolved. all that remains is that you are now responsible for your knowledge. Moreover you are responsible for serious study of the commandments and moral law, and church teachings, esp. in the area that causes you trouble, to inform yourself on the nature of sin, and equally important, right action.

 

[need_help]

another question, I may have recieved confirmation in a state of mortal sin, although I did not know at the time that I was in a state of mortal sin. (i’m still not even sure if what I dad was a mortal sin) was recieving confirmation in this state amortal sin since I did not know I may have been in a state of mortal sin?

 

[davidv]

another question, I may have recieved confirmation in a state of mortal sin, although I did not know at the time that I was in a state of mortal sin. (i’m still not even sure if what I dad was a mortal sin) was recieving confirmation in this state amortal sin since I did not know I may have been in a state of mortal sin?

See all previous posts. You cannot “accidentally” commit mortal sin.

 

[La-Petite-Fleur]

another question, I may have recieved confirmation in a state of mortal sin, although I did not know at the time that I was in a state of mortal sin. (i’m still not even sure if what I dad was a mortal sin) was recieving confirmation in this state amortal sin since I did not know I may have been in a state of mortal sin?

God bless you for your concern. Catechism 1847 (as mentioned above) is a good answer to your question. Those conditions must be met for a sin to be mortal. Even so, mention the situation to a priest during reconciliation. When there are times when we have questions regarding sin (and whether or not we have committed a sin), it is good to mention it to the priest during confession. There is grace in the sacrament of reconciliation. In the meantime, pray an Act of Contrition. Remember paragraph 1847 in the Catechism, it is important.

Also, I wanted to mention I think it’s wonderful that you are concerned about sin (may more souls be concerned). It is good to be concerned about sin, not only because our sins are our sins, but because our sins offend God (both mortal and venial). But know this: that God loves a repentant heart. The Just Judge is the Merciful Savior. He knows your heart unlike anyone. Bring your concerns to Him, and thank Him for the gift of the sacrament of reconciliation. I know that Christ speaks to us in this sacrament, and His mercy is unfathomable. So remember Catechism paragraph 1847, and remember to mention your situation during confession… And for all of us, whether in a state of grace or in a state of sin, it is good to be repentant at all times, because God is worthy of such love. God bless you.