Can u confess ur sins in a catholic church even if u r not a catholic?

Question

Jus curious to know whether anyone, regardless of faith would be able to, if they wanted to or even felt they needed to.

Answer 1

...Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth ... Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?


Who can forgive sins but God alone?

Would you not blaspheme against God to confess your sins in a Roman Catholic Church?

Answer 2

In the Roman Catholic Church, only Roman Catholics may receive absolution for the confession of sins. However, if you are a baptised Christian, but not a Roman Catholic, and wish to make a confession, you could make an appointment with an Episcopal (Anglican) priest. They offer the sacraments to all baptised Christians and practice private confession upon request. It's usually of the "face-to-face" variety, but I think some very high ("Anglo-Catholic") Episcopal churches have confessional boxes.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

I suppose one could confess one's sins, if the priest was willing to listen. The priest cannot absolve the sins unless the confessor is Catholic.

Answer 5

Under ordinary circumstances ... and for a number of very good reasons ... sacraments of the Catholic church are typically available only to Catholics.

But if you were in imminent danger of death, you could.

Answer 6

There would be no point unless you believed that the priest could forgive you. And if youre not a catholic you probably wouldnt. But if you just wanted to talk to someone I dont think theyd send you away.

Answer 7

If you're under the impression that religion is a confining thing and you can never change then they wouldn't release convicts that have done their time because of that logic. assuming that you want to convert or are just experimenting it should not be any different as long as you know and understand the customs

Answer 8

are you talking about just going into the church building, sitting in a pew, praying, and asking God for forgiveness? Of course you can, and you should.

However, if you are referring to receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation from a priest, then you would probably have to attend RCIA or CCD classes.

Answer 9

For me, I don't need a label to accept my belief.

I believe, and look for the kindness and love within everyone.

People are different, and they have had different lives from me. They cope with life as they can, and I accept that.

I carry my sins within my heart, and learn from each and every one. I grow as a person through my mistakes, but my soul holds every hurt I have ever caused until I can repent truly.

Answer 10

I am not Catholic, but you can do something better and confess your sins to Jesus who died on the cross and has been given all power and authority to forgive your sins and make you clean and presentable to the Father.

Focus should be on Jesus and not on fancy robes and rituals. Jesus came to keep it simple. If someone can't get to a church before they can confess their sins does that exclude them from heaven or Jesus can do it on the spot, right where you are.