2007-04-15 07:51:41 · 9 answers · asked by ghytrd 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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.
With love in Christ.
2007-04-15 13:49:58 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine if you know the practice, and went to confession, you could render your confession. I very much doubt any priest will vet you to see if you're Catholic first.
I think it is a good thing for peoples of one religion to experience the other practices.
In my thinking, confession should really precede communion.
Read the catechism, and consult with at least one priest. Don't let one discouraging answer discourage you. There are priests, and then there are ministering priests. Get my drift? Find a counselor of good will and open heart.
2007-04-15 08:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is for Catholics only.
Any non-Catholic Christians wishing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation MUST convert to Catholicism first.
2007-04-17 07:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptized first. Communion comes after reconciliation
2007-04-15 07:56:19 · answer #4 · answered by rybka 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can go, but technically I don't think it 'counts' in the eyes of the 'church', but God supercedes the religion
You can go, unburden your sins and the priest will be bound to keep them secret, but in the spiritual sense, since you are not a member of the faith he would not have the authority to absolve you of the sins
Obviously if you do so willingly and with the intention of repenting God would know this.
for the 'Church' you are technically required to be both baptised and then take comminion before confession,
2007-04-15 07:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by janssen411 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about receiving communion or going to confession to receive penance, the answer is yes you have to convert before you can morally receive these sacraments.
2007-04-15 07:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by Abby's momma 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well a non catholic can go to confession, however they would be unable to recieve absolution. It would be akin to "telling your problems to a stranger" but the priest would have no authority to offer forgiveness for the sins you confess
2007-04-15 07:59:08 · answer #7 · answered by Snowlion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question. You might find an answer at these websites if you look in the question and answer forum sections:
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) official website
http://www.ewtn.com/
Catholic Answers
http://www.catholic.com/
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2007-04-15 07:54:42 · answer #8 · answered by Life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the non-Catholic is a TRUE Christian who is "born of the Holy Spirit", they would not take part in heresies and abominations against God. Pagan ritualism is a common practice of the false church who Satan is the god of. Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ ONLY is the way to eternal life and the Father in heaven.
2007-04-15 08:13:00 · answer #9 · answered by TIAT 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋