justfran Posted June 16, 2004 Author Share Posted June 16, 2004 how can i confess when I haven't been baptised? i haven't even started RCIA yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I think baptism cleanses the soul of Original Sin and mortal sin. I'll see what I can find, though. I'll go look it up. God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusader1234 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Then start RCIA! Is there any reason you are particularly worried about your sins? If you are worried about being embarrased when you confess, I'd reccomend confessing stuff from before your baptism anyways, that way the priest can tell you you are absolved and you wont need to second guess. If you are afraid you will die with mortal sin, go see a priest and tell him your problems, and right after that SIGN UP FOR RCIA!! hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I wonder if a person can go to Confession before they're baptized. Anyone know? God bless, Jen P.S. I'm looking this all up in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfran Posted June 16, 2004 Author Share Posted June 16, 2004 (edited) Well I've already told the priest I'm interested in starting. We just need to work out a good time for classes. (I need to go to school as well) ... Hang on, didn't St. Augustine run off and sleep with some girl who gave him a son, before he got baptised? Edited June 16, 2004 by justfran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Hi justfran, I looked this up for you. For adults who have never been baptized, baptism washes away both Original Sin and any personal sin. For those who have been baptized and wish to join the Catholic Church, they must go to Confession. [url="http://www.ewtn.com/vexperts/showresult.asp?RecNum=301858&Forums=0&Experts=0&Days=3000&Author=&Keyword=confession+and+baptism&pgnu=1&groupnum=0"]Read this[/url] for more info. To the best of my knowledge, St. Augustine did have a son before he became Catholic. I think his son died in his early teens. God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Oh, and I think it's awesome that you're interested in joining the Catholic Church! God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwNeD_byGoD Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 you cannot do confession until you have done your first communion, however you can do a general confession in which you tell the priest your sins that are plaguing you however you are not absolved, this is in the case that like you believe your sin is so bad you are letting it eat you inside. sign up for RCIA classes start spet? ima start it too, havent done cfirst communion or confirmation =P if you're worried you're gonna die before you receive it, then pray the daily rosary one of the gifts is that you wont die until you receive your sacraments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfran Posted June 16, 2004 Author Share Posted June 16, 2004 [quote]Although Catholic theology admits the possibility of being justified after mortal sin through an act of perfect contrition, for those who do not know of the obligation to use the sacrament or for whom it is impossible, the Sacrament is the secure means provided by our Lord so we don't have to try to self-validate our sorrow.[/quote] So I guess the answer is yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeenaBobba Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Hi OwNeD, Actually, I think Confession is necessary before one receives Communion. One must be in a state of grace before one can receive Communion, and if one has committed mortal sins after their baptism, they must go to Confession before they receive Communion. How awesome that you'll be making your First Communion and your Confirmation! God bless, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusader1234 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 That article would make it seem like a yes to me. I'd still confess everything youd done pre baptism afterwards, because its better to be safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiciblanche Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 [quote name='crusader1234' date='Jun 16 2004, 03:08 AM'] Yeah, I was wondering about that. If we apologize, and are absolved, how do we pay? [/quote] We still have to pay for the sins. It's just like things on earth. If I steal, say, a $30 radio, and the store manager finds out, he might forgive me if I apologize. Say that he does. Is that the end? No. I still have to give back the radio. If I gossip about my friend, she might forgive me if I apologize. Say that she does. Is that the end? No. I still have to go back and try to stop the spreading of the gossip and restore her good name. It's the same with God. If I commit a mortal sin, God will forgive me if I apologize. Is that the end? No. I still have to pay for it. That's one of the reasons why we're saved by grace, through faith, [i]acted out in works.[/i] (Eph. 2:8-9) My own works cannot save me, but they can help pay for my sins. If we try to do as many good works on earth as possible, we will have been paying for our sins already, and our time in Purgatory shall be shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwNeD_byGoD Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 haha jen, im sorry im dumb i phrased it wrong, one cant receive confession until done with the classes for first communion, once you're done with first communion classes you do your first confession and then receive communion, that's how im used to in different diocese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusader1234 Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Hmm, any idea how we go about repaying God in purgatory??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiciblanche Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 [quote name='crusader1234' date='Jun 16 2004, 03:44 AM'] Hmm, any idea how we go about repaying God in purgatory??? [/quote] I know only what I have been told. None of us know exactly what we do in Purgatory, due to the fact that none of us on earth have ever been there. And, if you're mocking me, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't. It doesn't really profit anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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