Receiving the Eucharist in a state of mortal sin

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My family doesn’t really respect the authority of the church. They think they are fine to “keep the sabath day holy” without going to mass at home with prayer. Sometimes they will go with me and receive the Eucharist, even though skipping mass is a mortal sin. They don’t go to Reconciliation whenever they commit a mortal sin, and not even once a year.

Well, today is my brother’s first communion. He hasn’t been to Reconciliation since his first Reconciliation, and has skipped mass several times. He will probably continue to receive the eucharist when he occasionally comes to mass. I feel extra responsible for him because I am his godfather. What should I do? Can he even have committed mortal sin when his parents don’t teach him the importance of Reconciliation and going to mass every Sunday even though i try to?
 
Not a mortal sin for him because full knowledge is a prerequisite for mortal sin. Encourage him to go to weekly mass and regular confession from this point forward though.
 
Assuming he is unaware. But what constitutes “knowledge”???

Many know that the Church Teaches certain things, but dismiss it as not actually from the Lord.

At least many Protestants do this while not receiving Catholic Communion!
 
To the OP, welcome to the Catholic Church. Many receive while continuing in grave sin.

And many are offended that you want to admonish! These prefer that Catholics are kept ignorrant and left to themselves. They see admonishment as from a bad spirit. They dont know it can and should come from love!
 
Its called sacrilage. its always best to go to confession before taking the host
 
To stop the objective sin of sacrilege from occurring, perhaps take him away and one on one explain to him the truth of the matter.
 
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But what constitutes “knowledge”???
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Knowledge is knowing that the Catholic Church teaches that the act or omission is a grave matter. As the Catechism states:
1792 Ignorance of Christ and his Gospel, bad example given by others, enslavement to one’s passions, assertion of a mistaken notion of autonomy of conscience, rejection of the Church’s authority and her teaching, lack of conversion and of charity: these can be at the source of errors of judgment in moral conduct.

1791 This ignorance can often be imputed to personal responsibility. This is the case when a man "takes little trouble to find out what is true and good, or when conscience is by degrees almost blinded through the habit of committing sin."59 In such cases, the person is culpable for the evil he commits.
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Can he even have committed mortal sin when his parents don’t teach him the importance of Reconciliation and going to mass every Sunday even though i try to?
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Who on earth at the Church is responsible for preparing him.
It sounds a shambles.
 
Is your brother a second grader?

If so, he’s not responsible for your parents refusal to take him to Mass. Make sure he knows the importance of going when possible.
 
Mavzylor said:
I feel extra responsible for him because I am his godfather. What should I do? Can he even have committed mortal sin when his parents don’t teach him the importance of Reconciliation and going to mass every Sunday even though i try to?
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As his godfather you can give him guidance. Tell him about mass obligation, receiving Communion in a state of grace and to go for Confession. This should be basic knowledge for a Catholic.
 
I’m not sure what a Godfather’s responsibilities are -
but with my niece - I make sure we read ten minutes of scripture - before we play -
and I always hassle her - if she’s gone to church - why not - etc -
if she prays at night ( no ) why not ( tired ) hassle her some more.
all sorts of things - lol
but she loves me and hugs me and enjoys when we cross paths !
 
Try to teach your godson what is right, and talk to a priest about your responsibilities in this matter.
 
Ask your parents if it’s Ok to take him with you. Try to teach your brother the best you are able to do. I’m with @BridgetN on this talk to your priest about this. I’ll say a prayer for your family.
 
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