http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/ Books, Magazines, and Audio, and Video Resources for Catholics Mon, 21 May 2012 10:20:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/comment-page-1/#comment-3967 imacatho Sun, 03 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/#comment-3967 No.   A priest can not repeat anything told him as part of a confession.   But the confession and reconciliation to occur after the sin is committed, not before.   The Code of Canon Law states: The sacramental seal is inviolable and therefore it is absolutely forbidden for a confessor to betray in any way a penitent in words or in any way and for any reason.   Violation of the seal of confession excommunication of the priest immediately.   Priests may discuss things in general terms. One priest said that hearing the confessions of the second degree is like getting bombarded with cotton balls.   For more information, see Code of Canon Law: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__ ...   Here is a recent example, "Federal law protects seal of confession" http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-1920 ...   With love in Christ. No.
  A priest can not repeat anything told him as part of a confession.
  But the confession and reconciliation to occur after the sin is committed, not before.
  The Code of Canon Law states: The sacramental seal is inviolable and therefore it is absolutely forbidden for a confessor to betray in any way a penitent in words or in any way and for any reason.
  Violation of the seal of confession excommunication of the priest immediately.
  Priests may discuss things in general terms. One priest said that hearing the confessions of the second degree is like getting bombarded with cotton balls.
  For more information, see Code of Canon Law: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__ …
  Here is a recent example, "Federal law protects seal of confession" http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-1920 …
  With love in Christ.

]]> http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/comment-page-1/#comment-3968 Does Heaven Have a Sportsbook? Sun, 03 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/#comment-3968 Absolutely not. From Wikipedia:   Priests may not reveal what they have learned during confession to anyone, even under the threat of their own death or that of others. For a priest to break confidentiality would be a latae sententiae (automatic) excommunication, the lifting of which is reserved for the Holy See, indeed, the Pope himself (Code of Canon Law, 1388 § 1). It is presumed a violation of this nature could only be forgiven with the lifting of the authority of the priest to hear confessions that time again, and the requirement that the priest embark on a long period of penance, perhaps in a monastery . In the early modern period, some casuists (Tomás Sánchez, etc) justified the mental reservation as a form of deception is not outright lies, in specific circumstances, such as the seal of confession.   "In a criminal matter, a priest may encourage or require the penitent to surrender to authorities and may withhold absolution if the penitent refuses to do so. However, this is the extent of their influence. They may not, directly or indirectly disclose the matter to civil authorities (see priest-penitent privilege). " Absolutely not. From Wikipedia:
  Priests may not reveal what they have learned during confession to anyone, even under the threat of their own death or that of others. For a priest to break confidentiality would be a latae sententiae (automatic) excommunication, the lifting of which is reserved for the Holy See, indeed, the Pope himself (Code of Canon Law, 1388 § 1). It is presumed a violation of this nature could only be forgiven with the lifting of the authority of the priest to hear confessions that time again, and the requirement that the priest embark on a long period of penance, perhaps in a monastery . In the early modern period, some casuists (Tomás Sánchez, etc) justified the mental reservation as a form of deception is not outright lies, in specific circumstances, such as the seal of confession.
  "In a criminal matter, a priest may encourage or require the penitent to surrender to authorities and may withhold absolution if the penitent refuses to do so. However, this is the extent of their influence. They may not, directly or indirectly disclose the matter to civil authorities (see priest-penitent privilege). "

]]> http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/comment-page-1/#comment-3969 smegmaki Sun, 03 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/#comment-3969 No.   The sacramental seal is inviolable. Citing Canon 983.1 of the Code of Canon Law, the Catechism says: "... It is a crime for a confessor in any way betray a penitent by word or in any other manner or for any other reason "(No. 2490). A priest, therefore, can not break the seal to save his own life to protect his good name, to refute a false accusation, to save the life of another, helps the course of justice (as the complaint of a crime), or to prevent a public calamity. He can not be compelled by law to disclose the confession of a person or to be bound by any oath taken, such as a witness in a court trial. A priest can not reveal the contents of a confession, either directly, by repeating the substance of what was said, or indirectly, for any signal, suggestion, or action. A decree of the Holy Office (November 18 of 1682) mandated that confessors are forbidden, even if there would be no revelation direct or indirect, to any use of the knowledge acquired in confession that "displa" the penitent or reveal their identity. No.
  The sacramental seal is inviolable. Citing Canon 983.1 of the Code of Canon Law, the Catechism says: "… It is a crime for a confessor in any way betray a penitent by word or in any other manner or for any other reason "(No. 2490). A priest, therefore, can not break the seal to save his own life to protect his good name, to refute a false accusation, to save the life of another, helps the course of justice (as the complaint of a crime), or to prevent a public calamity. He can not be compelled by law to disclose the confession of a person or to be bound by any oath taken, such as a witness in a court trial. A priest can not reveal the contents of a confession, either directly, by repeating the substance of what was said, or indirectly, for any signal, suggestion, or action. A decree of the Holy Office (November 18 of 1682) mandated that confessors are forbidden, even if there would be no revelation direct or indirect, to any use of the knowledge acquired in confession that "displa" the penitent or reveal their identity.

]]> http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/comment-page-1/#comment-3970 no fixed address Sun, 03 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/#comment-3970 There is no absolution if the person is not repentant, even in this extreme case. Penance in itself would turn to the authorities. Unable to confess a sin future. Nor can we presume forgiveness for a sin committed, why it is called the sin of presumption.   In the case of murder, the priest can not break the seal of confession, he would die first. You can, however, report the incident to his bishop, which is useless, because in many penitents confess anonymity. This means that the priest did not see them, so even if the priest could break the seal, it would be absurd and useless to law enforcement agencies.   Most societies regard to priests seal due to the overall benefits of the confessional. We all need to be forgiven, confessing directly to God is good, but the forgiveness of the hearing a representative of Christ is better.   James 5:16 - James clearly teaches us that we must "confess our sins to each other," not just privately to God. James 5:16 must be read in the context of James 5:14-15, which refers to the healing power (both physical and spiritual) of the priests of the Church. Therefore, when James says "therefore" in verse 16, which should refer to the men he was writing about in verses 14 and 15 - these men are the ordained priests of the Church to whom we must confess our sins. There is no absolution if the person is not repentant, even in this extreme case. Penance in itself would turn to the authorities. Unable to confess a sin future. Nor can we presume forgiveness for a sin committed, why it is called the sin of presumption.
  In the case of murder, the priest can not break the seal of confession, he would die first. You can, however, report the incident to his bishop, which is useless, because in many penitents confess anonymity. This means that the priest did not see them, so even if the priest could break the seal, it would be absurd and useless to law enforcement agencies.
  Most societies regard to priests seal due to the overall benefits of the confessional. We all need to be forgiven, confessing directly to God is good, but the forgiveness of the hearing a representative of Christ is better.
  James 5:16 - James clearly teaches us that we must "confess our sins to each other," not just privately to God. James 5:16 must be read in the context of James 5:14-15, which refers to the healing power (both physical and spiritual) of the priests of the Church. Therefore, when James says "therefore" in verse 16, which should refer to the men he was writing about in verses 14 and 15 - these men are the ordained priests of the Church to whom we must confess our sins.

]]> http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/comment-page-1/#comment-3971 ♥allecat♥ †EWTN† Sun, 03 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/#comment-3971 Canon Law 983 § 1. The sacramental seal is inviolable and therefore it is absolutely forbidden for a confessor to betray in any way a penitent in words or in any way and for any reason. Canon Law 983 § 1. The sacramental seal is inviolable and therefore it is absolutely forbidden for a confessor to betray in any way a penitent in words or in any way and for any reason.

]]> http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/comment-page-1/#comment-3972 Apostolic Nuncio Sun, 03 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/#comment-3972 For more answers, consider asking around this site and ... http://christianforums.com/forumdisplay .... For more answers, consider asking around this site and … http://christianforums.com/forumdisplay ….

]]> http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/comment-page-1/#comment-3973 Who's Your Daddy Now Sun, 03 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/#comment-3973 If a person professes that sin in the future and wants absolution in advance that is not truly contrite and there is no "seal." If a person professes that sin in the future and wants absolution in advance that is not truly contrite and there is no "seal."

]]> http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/comment-page-1/#comment-3974 scotgirl Sun, 03 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/#comment-3974 N can not.   They do not have the duty to warn, as a counselor not. N can not.
  They do not have the duty to warn, as a counselor not.

]]> http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/comment-page-1/#comment-3975 Joey B Sun, 03 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/#comment-3975 No, they can not. No, they can not.

]]> http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/comment-page-1/#comment-3976 Coup De Grâce Sun, 03 May 2009 16:46:18 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/05/a-catholic-priest-can-break-the-seal-of-confession-to-avoid-a-heinous-crime-to-occur/#comment-3976 No. I do not believe that either. No. I do not believe that either.

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