What does the Church consider an honest confession?

[Gift_from_God]

I’m having surgery next week and even though I’m told it’s only a 20 minute surgery and is quite possibly the safest surgery possible, I’ve thought about going to confession just in case something does go wrong. My question though is would it be considered an honest confession because one could make the argument that I am only going because my life could end instead of any convenient time prior to my decision to have surgery

 

[Bookcat]

I’m having surgery next week and even though I’m told it’s only a 20 minute surgery and is quite possibly the safest surgery possible, I’ve thought about going to confession just in case something does go wrong. My question though is would it be considered an honest confession because one could make the argument that I am only going because my life could end instead of any convenient time prior to my decision to have surgery

It is good to go to confession often.

If one goes particular before such an event…being contrite and amended etc and honest…how would that not be an honest confession?

(see Catechism on confession)

(of course one must confess all mortal sins in number and kind (and circumstance that changes it…like it was your brother you murdered) …and not hide any or be “not sorry” etc for any…)

 

[Elizium23]

It would also be a great idea for you to receive Anointing of the Sick. Consult your priest and make an appointment, there is a very brief rite that will strengthen you spiritually for the surgery and recovery.

 

[Bookcat]

It would also be a great idea for you to receive Anointing of the Sick. Consult your priest and make an appointment, there is a very brief rite that will strengthen you spiritually for the surgery and recovery.

We do not really do the anointing of the sick for just any surgery…

But yes if it is a serious illness …can be a different story

 

[Gift_from_God]

It would also be a great idea for you to receive Anointing of the Sick. Consult your priest and make an appointment, there is a very brief rite that will strengthen you spiritually for the surgery and recovery.

But I’m not sick. I’m going for a quick surgery to remove microscopic bacteria

 

[Elizium23]

I was anointed before surgery on my broken leg. Clearly my pastor was willing to do this for spiritual reasons. You should still ask and leave it to the discretion of your pastor.

 

[Bookcat]

Catechism:

II. Who Receives and Who Administers This Sacrament?

In case of grave illness . . .

1514 The Anointing of the Sick "is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived."129

1515 If a sick person who received this anointing recovers his health, he can in the case of another grave illness receive this sacrament again. If during the same illness the person’s condition becomes more serious, the sacrament may be repeated. It is fitting to receive the Anointing of the Sick just prior to a serious operation. the same holds for the elderly whose frailty becomes more pronounced.

vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P4L.HTM

More info (keep scrolling down)

ewtn.com/expert/answers/anointing_of_the_sick.htm