What can a catechumen do when he commits a mortal sin?

[andyklein]

I have recently committed a mortal sexual sin, and I feel horrible. Since I am unable to go to confession right now, is there anything I could do nevertheless, like penance? Or do I just put it behind me and let it be washed away when I get baptized?

 

[mike_hurcum]

I can assure you go to confession, Priests have the power to heal all personally committed sins. They are the forgiveness of sins. You will still not be able to receive Holy Communion
until you have received a solemn baptism by a sacrificial minister that is a Catholic Priest.

 

[devoutchristian]

Ignore the above poster. It will be removed in baptism.

 

[triumphguy]

Catechumens are not baptized, therefore they cannot go to confession.

My advice, make a devout act of contrition, and do some act of penance, and renounce sexual sin on your life. And stick to your resolution until your baptism when you shall be washed whiter than snow.

 

[TheRealJuliane]

I have recently committed a mortal sexual sin, and I feel horrible. Since I am unable to go to confession right now, is there anything I could do nevertheless, like penance? Or do I just put it behind me and let it be washed away when I get baptized?

Talk to your priest, he can advise you and counsel you. No, you can’t go to confession per se, but your priest surely has had the same situation to deal with and he is the best person to give you advice. Don’t keep committing that sin, though.

Welcome home!

 

[Regina_Love]

I have recently committed a mortal sexual sin, and I feel horrible. Since I am unable to go to confession right now, is there anything I could do nevertheless, like penance? Or do I just put it behind me and let it be washed away when I get baptized?

Until you are able to go to Sacramental Confession, you may do an examination of conscience. Ask God forgiveness of every sin you have ever committed. Ask for the grace & strength to avoid those sins in the future! Do some kind of reparation. If you can go to Church & sit with God’s present in the Tabernacle It really helps.

Catholics dedicate their day to God in the Morning. Below is a sample prayer.
O Jesus through the immaculate heart of Mary, I offer you all my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day. In union with all the Masses said through out the world. In reparation for my sins. For all the intentions of the Holy Father for this month I pray.

Every evening examine your conscience, and repent.
Oh God I am heartly sorry for having offended thee. I detest all of my sins, because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell. But most of all because they offend Thee my God who art all good, and deserving of all my love! I firmly resolve to confess my sins, to do penance, and to avoid the near occassion of sin. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Praying for you!

 

[jmcrae]

I have recently committed a mortal sexual sin, and I feel horrible. Since I am unable to go to confession right now, is there anything I could do nevertheless, like penance? Or do I just put it behind me and let it be washed away when I get baptized?

You can still make an Act of Contrition (the one in the post just above this one is ideal) and you can still pray for the strength to avoid committing that sin again.

Be assured that this, and every sin you have ever committed, will be washed away in Baptism.

 

[TeenageConvert]

Well considering you must be baptized to be in a state of grace, I would assume to commit a mortal sin ie fall out of that state, one must be baptized as well. Just pray for forgiveness, and know that at the moment of your Baptism it will be wiped away and you will have every sin ever committed forgiven. But for now the most you can do is promise God to avoid temptation, and to not commit this sin again.

 

[mike_hurcum]

Where in Church Doctrine or Dogma does it say no one can confess their sins to a priest. I know many priests who will hear your confession. A solemn baptism will forgive mortal sins just once, no more. Confession is the way of life that follows. As a master theologian and the Vicar general of the Diocese I was brought up in told me a man or woman can go to communion everyday of his or her life and not reach heaven. But as sure as eggs is eggs go to confession and walk out the Church Doors and under a bus St Peter will welcome you with open arms. Stray in a state of grace and heaven will be your home. The question is how long can we stay in the state of the grace that sanctifies, 8 (octave) days the Church teaches 9modern interpretation in the explanation of Indulgences says 16 days. Read the statute of Indulgences where it says we can receive a plenary indulgence as long as we go to confession and HOLY Communion eight days before or eight days after we carry out the action to receive the indulgence. I pity so many who practice the first friday devotion without confessing once a month before they take the Host.

 

[OraLabora]

Where in Church Doctrine or Dogma does it say no one can confess their sins to a priest.

As a catechumen (not baptized) he cannot receive absolution through sacramental confession. That sacrament is only open to baptized Catholics.

His baptism will wash away the sin. If it happens again after baptism then sacramental confession will be required to return to a state of grace.

 

[jmcrae]

Where in Church Doctrine or Dogma does it say no one can confess their sins to a priest. I know many priests who will hear your confession.

Do you understand what a “Catechumen” is?

An unbaptized person cannot partake of any Sacrament - not even Confession.

A solemn baptism will forgive mortal sins just once, no more. Confession is the way of life that follows.

"Follows’ being the operative word. A Catechumen is someone who has not yet been baptized. Baptism first - then Confession, after Baptism.

As a master theologian and the Vicar general of the Diocese I was brought up in told me a man or woman can go to communion everyday of his or her life and not reach heaven. But as sure as eggs is eggs go to confession and walk out the Church Doors and under a bus St Peter will welcome you with open arms.

This is true of Baptized Catholics, yes. The OP is not a Baptized Catholic - he is a Catechumen. (An unbaptized person who is receiving instructions in the Faith with a view to being Baptized on a particular date within a year or so.)