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Can I go to the Catholic Church and make a confession If I'm not Catholic?

Why would you like to make a confession to man? Must confess only to God:)

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20 comments for “Can I go to the Catholic Church and make a confession If I'm not Catholic?”


  1. Namoosa~ says:

    You can go to Catholic mass, but will not be able to take communion until they are baptized and receive instruction. You could make a confession. Just tell the priest what you do and say that you are not Catholic. Not sure if you will actually put in the confessional and walk along the procedure, or not. It is possible that you could end up with more of a conversation than a real confession.
      I think it depends on the cure, but we have to go and ask.

  2. TJ for Catholic Common Sense says:

    You can, yes, but who are not receiving the sacrament.
      Many priests realize that the confession is very convincing for some non-Catholics who want to download themselves. Most of them listen with compassion and give him a blessing, but not an acquittal, and if time permits maybe even a bit of counsel, if the situation is complex, the priest may ask you to go meet with him outside confession (but still in trust).
      Edit: "reallytrue," he said "sounds." That's your assumption, and that is wrong. Forgive me if this is not exactly the word to your satisfaction, but not the one asked the question. "It sounds like" and "it seems that" appear to be the basis for a large number of misconceptions about Catholicism.
      Since you do not have email enabled, let's see if I can make this clear:
      She would not receive absolution, because non-Catholics can not receive the sacraments of the Church, and the acquittal is a part of the sacrament. So, basically, that only a priest can be heard with their compassion in him any person who was walking to his office instead of the confession. SI gave a blessing, for it would be, not their sins - that is simply ridiculous.

  3. Born-Again Catholic says:

    Not really.
      Unfortunately non-Catholics can not receive any legitimate Catholic receive sacraments, except in extreme circumstances like danger.
      Before receiving the Confirmation and the Eucharist in the process of entry in full communion with the Catholic Church, the baptized receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).
      Not baptized to join the Catholic Church often receive Reconciliation for the first time one or two months after the baptism.
      However, no one can talk to a Catholic priest about any issue in your life without absolution.
      With love in Christ.

  4. imacatho says:

    If you learn the routine then there is no reason anyone knows who are not Catholics!
      Can not imagine why you would like to do this … but if you have a confession to make, let God … and, if applicable, the person or persons who wronged! You do not need an intermediary for the job, either … and if you just want someone to talk to, find a church with a psychologist / counselor on staff!

  5. KAL says:

    You can, but the best way to receive forgiveness from God is to pray and to be honest and say what you did wrong and apologize to him. Tell him you feel and seriously. Then do a good deed for someone without being asked. Make prayer a habit. You will be surprised how different you start to feel and when you feel better about yourself that reflects your life.

  6. Redfeath says:

    Yes In addition to free advice on your relationship with God and others. You are under no obligation and no conditions. You may not receive the full benefits of an acquittal, but that is something that has meaning for Catholics who understand what is the confession.
      Los católicos creen que confesar directamente a Dios es bueno, pero confesando al sacerdote es mejor, y bíblica.
      The confession of sins that the priest is not a Catholic invention.
      Num 5:7 - this shows the historical practice of publicly confessing sins, and making public restitution.
      2 Sam. 12:14 - despite the fact that sin is forgiven, the punishment due for sin forgiven. David is forgiven but his child was still taken (the consequence of his sin).
      Neh. 9:2-3 - the Israelites was before the assembly and confessed sins publicly and interceded for each other.
      John 20:23 - Jesus says: "If you forgive the sins they are forgiven. If retengáis, they are held. "In order for the apostles to exercise this gift of forgiving sins, the penitents must orally confess their sins to the apostles because there are no readers. The text makes this very clear.
      Matt. 9:8 - this verse shows that God has given authority to forgive sins to "men". Thus, Protestants who acknowledge that the apostles had the authority to forgive sins (which this verse demonstrates) must prove that this gift ended with the apostles. Otherwise, the apostles' successors still possess this gift. Where in Scripture is the gift of authority to forgive sins away from the apostles or their successors?
      Matt. 9:6, Mark 2:10 - Christ forgave the sins that a man (not God) to convince us that the "Son of man" has authority to forgive sins on earth.
      Luke 5:24 - Luke notes that Jesus' authority to forgive sins is as a man, not God. The Gospel writers record this to convince us that God has given this authority to men. This authority has been transferred from Christ to the apostles and their successors.
      Here is another verse that confession critics do not like or can not see:
      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.

  7. no fixed address says:

    Sure. Most priests do not care if you tell them you are not Catholic, but I have a confession. Will walk through the procedure. Do not be surprised if they try to get to take instruction, however.

  8. mommanuk says:

    I would go talk to a priest in the first place because the confession is a sacrament. Although you can talk to the priest in private and to keep to himself. God bless.

  9. Believer, wife & mother says:

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  10. Apostolic Nuncio says:

    Yes, this is very common. Confessing to another human being can sometimes bring relief to confess that God can not.

  11. Kevin S says:

    … sure if I want
      ask a Catholic in the scheme, as it is ritualistic

  12. goddesse says:

    I guess he can, but can only be absolved of their sins if you're a Catholic.

  13. Daver says:

    You can, but it would be easier to just confess your sins to God. He is the only one who can forgive your sins.

  14. Magical Liopleurodon says:

    yes you can.

  15. Karenita EWTN ((Allecat)) says:

    It will not do any good priests can not forgive sins, only God can.

  16. Sweet Suzy 777! says:

    sure, whatever you feel better

  17. jacqueline cheung says:

    It's a free country …

  18. Shea says:

    I believe that a priest, probably would agree to hear his confession - I can not
      imagine a change that was, but then, the Catholic Church
      not allow my mother to be buried with the rest of the family because
      Mennonite born - took six of his children to Catholic, but
      remained strong. Also my aunt refused to be the godmother
      my first son, because he was divorced. The thing was that I knew she was divorced because her xhusband had beaten her and her
      girl almost to death - the girl can still walk
      the aid of crutches or a walker, and goes to physical therapy
      three times a week. They stood anyway. So who knows?
      My question is: Why would you like to do this? No offense
      the Catholic Church, of course, but frankly there is no need to confess his sins to a man, not even a priest - that's the reason:
      When Christ was crucified, the veil into the Holy of Holies was rent
      (torn) from top to bottom expose. The reason that is because
      because Christ paid for our sins on the cross, and we immediately
      constant access to the Father. You do not need to go through any other person to reach it, both repentance and their requests.
      That's biblical - and willingness Massorah in cement, it is not necessary
      go to any other person, go to your Heavenly Father to you, He
      is the closest relative who has.

  19. reallytr says:

    Not sure why you would … but the confession is one of the sacraments, so I'm not sure how it would work.
      Remember to remember what makes us the "act of contrition, which is supposed to recite in a moment of confession, although he never actually had to do.
    Oh my God, I am wholeheartedly
    having offended you, and I hate
    all my sins, because only their
    punishment, but mostly because
    That offend you, my God, you are
    all well and deserves our love.
    I firmly resolve, with the help of
    His grace, to sin no more and
    avoid the near occasion of sin.
      Just reading it makes me sick. Ugh.

  20. rbc_comm says:

    Can I go to the church of another denomination for prayer / confession?
      Can I go to another religion to church for confession of another religion?
      An atheist can go to church of any religion of the confession?
      Can a Christian go to the confession of an atheist?



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