Confession's;do you have to be Catholic?

Question

to go to church(Catholic),do you have to be Catholic to go to "confession? I would like to talk with someone neutral!

Answer 1

I'm not Catholic, I'm orthodox, but we have confession, too. Even if you are not a Christan you could go to confession and discuss your issues on religion and any sins you might have comitted. My only piece of advice is to choose the priest carefully, because all priests are human and some might be kinder or rougher on someone who is not a Christian. But I'm sure most of them would be kind

Answer 2

Unfortunately non-Catholics may not receive legitimately receive any Catholic Sacraments except under extreme circumstances like danger of death.

Prior to receiving Confirmation and Eucharist in the process of coming into full communion with the Catholic Church, baptized persons do receive the sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).

Non-baptized persons joining the Catholic Church usually receive Reconciliation for the first time one or two months after Baptism.

However a non-Catholic may talk to a priest about any issue in their life without receiving absolution. Call one and make an appointment.

With love in Christ.

Answer 3

I was raised Catholic but do not prescribe to many of the beliefs. But I can tell you that in the Catholic Church, Confession is a sacrament. And unless you have received this sacrament, I don't think you are supposed to go to confession. However, I think most priests would not kick someone out of the confessional if they decided to make a non-catholic confession.

Answer 4

I'm an Episcopalian, and our church also has Confession (although I think it's called "The Rite of Reconciliation" or "Reconciliation of a Penitent" in the Book of Common Prayer). I'm not sure if you have to be Catholic to enter a Catholic confessional, but any Episcopal priest should be glad to hear your confession, whether you're a church member or not.

Answer 5

You have to be a Catholic to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession), but I am sure that a priest will talk to you about what is troubling you. Call and make an appointment.

Answer 6

No, The Catholic Church welcomes all faiths. They will (should) not attempt or pressure you to convert upon your visit either. Their doors are always open.
Just make sure to call as the times vary. Sometimes confessional hours are on the weekends for 2-3 hours in the evening. Ive attended before and it is very uplifting.

Answer 7

If you know the right words to use in the confessional, sure. You can go in, give your confession to the priest, and get his prescription for pennance. Then go to the Catholic Mass and get your free communion wafer and swig of wine for a souvenir. If it's a big church, you can keep going back for more till you're tipsy and they'll never notice!

Answer 8

I am neutral!! :) hey but seriously you dont have to be Catholic to go to confessions...... you just have to be willing to confess.... he wont judge you... maybe he will... but he wont tell nobody... its a priest thing... they take that supreme rule too seriously.... many assasins go to confess to feel better knowing that the priest cant turn them in........ its sucks for the priest:(

Answer 9

Good question but I think the person above has it right. . I would ask a Priest in your parish or try a search or ask a question on EWTN's Q and A.

Answer 10

it probably helps, but the Bible says we can confess to each other or to God - we don't need a priest. Find someone you trust and talk to them.

Do you want to repent (turn away from sin) or confess (tell someone about it)