2007-06-26 14:58:35 · 13 answers · asked by lildragonlexi 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, but you can't take communion. If you talk to the priest about your problems and sins, he will give you suggestions on how to fix them, and ask you to pray for forgiveness
2007-06-26 15:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Not really.
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.
2007-06-26 17:40:23 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be kind of pointless. Confession is a sacrement in the Catholic Church...the only ones who are susposed to attend confession are those who have undergone the class in what it means. As a young Catholic, I had to attend that class.
There's a certain ritual associated with confession, and unless you've been to confession before, you'd be pretty clueless.
2007-06-26 15:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not usually. Here are the applicable canons:
Can. 844 §1. Catholic ministers administer the sacraments licitly to Catholic members of the Christian faithful alone, who likewise receive them licitly from Catholic ministers alone, without prejudice to the prescripts of §§2, 3, and 4 of this canon, and â can. 861, §2.
§4. If the danger of death is present or if, in the judgment of the diocesan bishop or conference of bishops, some other grave necessity urges it, Catholic ministers administer these same sacraments licitly also to other Christians not having full communion with the Catholic Church, who cannot approach a minister of their own community and who seek such on their own accord, provided that they manifest Catholic faith in respect to these sacraments and are properly disposed.
2007-06-26 15:07:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Best consult a Catholic priest!
2007-06-26 15:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by Sniper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can. However, they do not receive the sacrament. Father Benedict Groeschel states he has had Jews come in for confession.
2007-06-26 15:17:11 · answer #6 · answered by Shirley T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Talking to another person is always helpful.
Priests bring a lot of human knowledge to the table which makes talking to one worth while.
2007-06-26 15:23:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-06-26 15:21:58 · answer #8 · answered by Mimi F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why not. The Priest don't know you from Adam (or Eve)!
2007-06-26 15:13:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is possible, but very rare. It is really whatever you feel comfortable with.
2007-06-26 15:02:42 · answer #10 · answered by Je veux changer le monde 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋