Questions regarding Confession/Eucharist

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Since I was baptized into the Church as an infant, the priest at my university said that I am technically able to undergo First Confession at any time.

As such, I will attempt to undergo Confession sometime tomorrow (or at least sometime this week). However, given that I have to confess my sins in “number and kind,” how would I go about doing so ‘in number?’

I was thinking of confessing my sins in number of years I’ve dealt with that particular sin, instead of ‘in number,’ given that some things, such as the use of obscenities, have occurred countless number of times.

Should I go about confessing in this manner instead of ‘in number?’

Additionally:

I have also been made aware that I am technically able to receive Eucharist directly following confession; as such, would I be able to confess tomorrow and receive Eucharist at that day’s Daily Mass?
 
Soniczelda_514 said:
Since I was baptized into the Church as an infant, the priest at my university said that I am technically able to undergo First Confession at any time.

As such, I will attempt to undergo Confession sometime tomorrow (or at least sometime this week). However, given that I have to confess my sins in “number and kind,” how would I go about doing so ‘in number?’

I was thinking of confessing my sins in number of years I’ve dealt with that particular sin, instead of ‘in number,’ given that some things, such as the use of obscenities, have occurred countless number of times.

Should I go about confessing in this manner instead of ‘in number?’

Additionally:

I have also been made aware that I am technically able to receive Eucharist directly following confession; as such, would I be able to confess tomorrow and receive Eucharist at that day’s Daily Mass?
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I’d ask the priest to help you, explaining it’s your first confession…just say “please father I want to confess everything but we have so little time…and I can’t remember all my sins and times”

But then give it good effort to cover the bases. Be brutal and simple and childlike…and most of all sincere. Tell your “worst sins first”. God Bless.
 
Soniczelda_514 said:
However, given that I have to confess my sins in “number and kind,” how would I go about doing so ‘in number?’ I was thinking of confessing my sins in number of years I’ve dealt with that particular sin, instead of ‘in number,’ given that some things, such as the use of obscenities, have occurred countless number of times.

Should I go about confessing in this manner instead of ‘in number?’
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You must confess GRAVE sin in number and kind, however, this is not required for venial sins as they need not be confessed in the confessional at all.

From the Code of Canon Law (CIC 1983):

Can. 988 §1. A member of the Christian faithful is obliged to confess in kind and number all grave sins committed after baptism and not yet remitted directly through the keys of the Church nor acknowledged in individual confession, of which the person has knowledge after diligent examination of conscience.

§2. It is recommended to the Christian faithful that they also confess venial sins.

You can certainly confess your venial sins in the way you describe.
I have also been made aware that I am technically able to receive Eucharist directly following confession; as such, would I be able to confess tomorrow and receive Eucharist at that day’s Daily Mass?
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Ask the priest. He will certainly be able to guide you.

Congratulations!
 
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I was thinking of confessing my sins in number of years I’ve dealt with that particular sin, instead of ‘in number,’ given that some things, such as the use of obscenities, have occurred countless number of times.

Should I go about confessing in this manner instead of ‘in number?’
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Chefmonster already answered you. I will simply note that in terms of mortal sins in number and kind -that is the species “adultery, murder, looks of lust etc) (and if something changes the kind like it was a Church you burned down -thus sacrilege) – in terms of number - if one does not know the actual number one may “approximate” according to what one does know - like “around 5x” or “around 3x a month for the last 5 years” or " around 20x” ,or even if need be “many times” “alot”, “a few times”. That is for when one does not know the actual number of the mortal sin.

(oh and if something is doubtful that it was a mortal sin at the time -note that.)
 
I just received the sacrament of Confession and am deleting pirated content from my computer, even Christian Books…

I feel a good amount of OCD/Scrupulosity.

It seems like I am feeling the opposite of how I am supposed to feel…

Please help.
 
Soniczelda_514 said:
I just received the sacrament of Confession and am deleting pirated content from my computer, even Christian Books…

I feel a good amount of OCD/Scrupulosity.

It seems like I am feeling the opposite of how I am supposed to feel…

Please help.
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If you have an issue with scrupulosity, that is “normal” for you. You may feel like it was somehow incomplete or lacking. Don’t overthink it. Complete your penance and trust in God’s mercy. You have been forgiven! Remind yourself of that.

Don’t go to confession for several weeks if you are scrupulous UNLESS YOU ARE SURE YOU COMMITTED MORTAL SIN. Then go to confession as soon as possible. Going too often can aggravate the problem.

:blessyou:
 
So what you’re basically saying about going back to Confession: “if in doubt, don’t?”
 
I must mention that I intend on receiving Eucharist tomorrow; hence my going to Confession today. Would the “if in doubt of mortal sin, don’t confess” adage still apply?
 
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So what you’re basically saying about going back to Confession: “if in doubt, don’t?”
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If you are truly unsure whether or not you committed a mortal sin, then you didn’t.

The requirements are:
The act must be gravely sinful.
You must know it’s a mortal sin.
Knowing it’s a mortal sin you choose to do it anyway.

If the sin does not meet any of these three elements, it’s not a mortal sin.

Since you say you’re unsure, relax. Just tell God you are sorry and let it go.
 
chefmomster2 said:
If you are truly unsure whether or not you committed a mortal sin, then you didn’t.

The requirements are:
The act must be gravely sinful.
You must know it’s a mortal sin.
Knowing it’s a mortal sin you choose to do it anyway.

If the sin does not meet any of these three elements, it’s not a mortal sin.

Since you say you’re unsure, relax. Just tell God you are sorry and let it go.
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I know that cursing is a mortal sin, I did it; however, I do not want to sin. Is it therefore not a mortal sin?

I’m confused, and I want to receive the Eucharist tomorrow.

I cursed and raised my voice to my parents earlier, I did not do it with the intent to sin; have I therefore not committed a mortal sin?
 
Those are not mortal sins. Mortal sins are very serious sins:
Murder
Theft
Adultery
Abortion
Birth Control
Assault
Pornography
Rape
Premarital sex
Homosexual acts
Euthanasia
Drug Abuse
Suicide
Remarriage
Etc…

There is a great list and explanation here:
saintaquinas.com/mortal_sin.html
 
Soniczelda_514 said:
I know that cursing is a mortal sin, I did it; however, I do not want to sin. Is it therefore not a mortal sin?

I’m confused, and I want to receive the Eucharist tomorrow.

I cursed and raised my voice to my parents earlier, I did not do it with the intent to sin; have I therefore not committed a mortal sin?
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Cursing is not usually a mortal sin unless you are cursing God. That would be blasphemy.

None of us wants to sin. Sometimes we know what we’re doing is a grave thing, but we still do it, even though we don’t “want to”. We look at porn even though we know we mustn’t, for example. That would be mortal sin.

You must avoid situations that lead you to sin. You must be sincerely trying to change. You must be truly sorry.
 
Am I forgiven of ALL sins even ones that I may have forgotten to confess?
 
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Am I forgiven of ALL sins even ones that I may have forgotten to confess?
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Absolutely! We can’t ever remember every last one.

The first thing to remember is that venial sins don’t have to be forgiven in the confessional. You may repent and apologize to God at any time and these are forgiven.

Mortal sins must be confessed to a priest.

I was taught to say this at the end of my list of sins. Perhaps saying it when you confess will help…

“For these and all the sins of my past life, I am heartily sorry.”
 
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Am I forgiven of ALL sins even ones that I may have forgotten to confess?
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If one repented and one meant to confess all ones mortal sins -to make a good confession -any forgotten are absolved indirectly. One normally needs to confess them the next confession -but I one who struggles with scruples may be in a different boat regarding “past sins” - often they might be told by their confessor -only confess them if one is both certain it was mortal and certain one did not confess it as one ought. One confessor though can guide one.

A person with scruples - ought to have a* “regular confessor”* who can direct them. Such is the age old practice in the Church.

For ones scruples interfere with right judgement of conscience. One can become like a ship without a rudder. For a time at least one needs that regular confessor. One follows his direction (in what is not manifest sin -like he says go murder so and so -that one would not do). He can also give you general principles for you to follow.

Scruples then are to be “dismissed” not conversed with. Treated like a barking dog or a hissing goose --one does not stop to talk with either of those does one? No. One keeps walking (image borrowed from a Carthusian from the middle ages). Same with scruples with the guidance of a regular confessor who knows one.
 
I’m having trouble with this particular portion of a CA tract on Scrupulosity:

If you commit a genuine sin and your next confession is three weeks off, don’t obsess. Assuming that you are sorry, God forgives you as you anticipate the sacrament. When you ask God’s forgiveness, you are affected by the confession you will make several weeks hence.

Does this mean that if I commit a mortal sin between confessions and it has been but a few days (hours even) since my last confession, does that mean that God can forgive me himself if I am truly sorry for my sins? I’m asking this in terms of reception of the Eucharist.
 
Soniczelda_514 said:
I’m having trouble with this particular portion of a CA tract on Scrupulosity:

If you commit a genuine sin and your next confession is three weeks off, don’t obsess. Assuming that you are sorry, God forgives you as you anticipate the sacrament. When you ask God’s forgiveness, you are affected by the confession you will make several weeks hence.

Does this mean that if I commit a mortal sin between confessions and it has been but a few days (hours even) since my last confession, does that mean that God can forgive me himself if I am truly sorry for my sins? I’m asking this in terms of reception of the Eucharist.
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I cannot comment on that tract -and it is not from CA.

But I will note that if one commits a mortal sin - one needs to confess it prior to Holy Communion.

If one stuggles with scruples - seek out a regular confessor to guide you. He can come to know you and direct you in your particular struggles. If one is struggling with scruples.(he might tell you that you ought to go to Holy Communion if there any doubt that something was mortal -or not to confess any doubtful sins etc etc)
 
Soniczelda_514 said:
Am I forgiven of ALL sins even ones that I may have forgotten to confess?.
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If one repented and one meant to confess all ones mortal sins -to make a good confession -any forgotten are absolved indirectly. One normally needs to confess them the next confession -but I one who struggles with scruples may be in a different boat regarding “past sins” - often they might be told by their confessor -only confess them if one is both certain it was mortal and certain one did not confess it as one ought. One confessor though can guide one.

A person with scruples - ought to have a* “regular confessor”* who can direct them. Such is the age old practice in the Church.

For ones scruples interfere with right judgement of conscience. One can become like a ship without a rudder. For a time at least one needs that regular confessor. One follows his direction (in what is not manifest sin -like he says go murder so and so -that one would not do). He can also give you general principles for you to follow.

Scruples then are to be “dismissed” not conversed with. Treated like a barking dog or a hissing goose --one does not stop to talk with either of those does one? No. One keeps walking (image borrowed from a Carthusian from the middle ages). Same with scruples with the guidance of a regular confessor who knows one.
 
Bookcat said:
I cannot comment on that tract -and it is not from CA.

But I will note that if one commits a mortal sin - one needs to confess it prior to Holy Communion.

If one stuggles with scruples - seek out a regular confessor to guide you. He can come to know you and direct you in your particular struggles. If one is struggling with scruples.(he might tell you that you ought to go to Holy Communion if there any doubt that something was mortal -or not to confess any doubtful sins etc etc)
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catholic.com/magazine/articles/scrupulosity-the-occupational-hazard-of-the-catholic-moral-life

This is where the excerpt is quoted from.
 
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