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Now, I apologize if my question here is very much a novice one.
Today, after receiving word that the marriage is now valid, I proceeded to confession, so I can finally be ready to receive communion. It's been a really long time, and a test of perseverance for me. All this is by my own fault due to not educating myself.
I had made a list of all transgressions the night before. I went through it, however, afterwards, I had gotten things mixed up, due to being a basket case of nerves...and in trying to be quick and efficient, as there was a long line up, I may have skipped over a few things.
Am I ok for Mass tomorrow, to participate in communion?
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My understanding of this is that, if you genuinely forgot some sins because of nerves or just forgetfulness, they are covered by the absolution. In that case, you are free to go to communion. For your own peace of mind, you might mention those sins next time you go to confession.
If you withheld any sins on purpose, then you will need to go to confession again before you receive, confessing not only the sins you withheld, but also the fact that you withheld them.
I'm so happy for you! What a wonderful, exciting journey you are on! Prayers for your continued perseverance and that you will be filled with the joy of the Lord when you receive Him in Holy Communion.
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From the The Baltimore Catechism ... "If you should forget a mortal sin in confession and remember it the same day or evening, or while you are still in the church, it will not be necessary to wait and go to confession again. It is forgiven already, because it was included in your forgotten sins; but you must tell it the next time you go to confession, saying before your regular confession: In my last confession I forgot this sin."
Thought this quote from the Baltimore Catechism that was posted on the Catholic Answers forum might help. Sorry it had no reference and all of my books are still in a big pile on the floor, having been taken down off the shelves so we could paint, so I can't look it up,for you. Maybe someone else has a better reference?
Note that this is referring to mortal sin.
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Our priests have suggested that we tack on to the end of every confession: "And for any sins that I might have forgotten" for our own peace of mind on that one.
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Barbara,
I guess that would be smart to add. And if recalled, just recount on the next time.
thank you for the suggestions.
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