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Hello,
I was born into a Catholic family, baptized
Catholic, attended CCD classes through about
second grade, and received my First Communion
in the Catholic Church. Shortly thereafter,
my parents left the Catholic Church, but raised
me in a Christian environment and attended
an evangelical/interdenominational church.
As an adult, I have had a desire to return
to the Catholic Church for some time. Unfortunately,
I should have done this sooner, as I have
recently allowed myself to fall into sin — mortal
sin.
I know I would have to go to Confession, however,
I am still in a gray area seeing I left the
Church after my First Communion, but before
receiving Confirmation.
- Would I be able to receive Communion after
a full Confession and penance?
- Or, would I need to do more?
Thank you for your help with this.
Sincerely,
Matt
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Mike
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Hi, Matt —
Yes, you would!
Try to find a local Catholic parish
in your area that has a priest known
for a prayerful life and faithfulness
to the Church's Magisterium.
He will be able to:
- hear your Confession and
- tell you want is required for
you to receive Confirmation.
The seal of the Confession is private,
so tell him everything that you have
done that you think is sinful.
Just like any normal medical doctor,
he can't give you the correct medicine
(grace), if you don't tell him where
you are spiritually [ill | sinful].
You may reply:
At times is it
a little embarrassing, confessing
certain sins?
Sure!, but through a little humility
and openness to him, you get the
grace you need and THAT is the important
part which CAN'T be overlooked.
If you are interested in brushing
up on what the Church teaches, you
may want to check out my
FREE Catechism of the Catholic Church
for Protestants Program.
Here is the registration page:
http://www.askacatholic.com/CCCFPP
Hope this helps,
Mike
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