Weird confessin experiences... wrong, or different?

I mean, some do want it to be more of a conversation rather than just a "List 'em and keep moving" type afffair BUT you should never have to ask for absolution. That's the whole point!

Mine does it in a conversational fashion but absolution & penance has never been a problem where I have had to ask for it.

Maybe he did not know you were finished. *shrug*

Many priests will greet with "hi."

Check into it a little more, but until then, give the guy the benefit of the doubt.

stray bullet said:

I figured I just leave them in a state of shock and confusion

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I had a weird one a few weeks ago... I went and confessed my sins and then the priest began having a normal-type conversation with me about college and my summer plans. Nothing at all about what I'd confessed. But he did remember the words of absolution and to give me a penance.

The priest not going through it properly is what also makes me kind of nervous about making a first confession since I want my first confession to be at least perfict with no bugs.

Kusanagi said:

The priest not going through it properly is what also makes me kind of nervous about making a first confession since I want my first confession to be at least perfict with no bugs.

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Kusanagi, God give you Peace.

Quirky, short, long, scary, easy, stinky, first time or even "buggy"... every confession is "perfect."

God Bless,
P12

Hi Preachers12. Long time no see.

Michelle

I wouldn't think it disconcerting for a priest to greet you; I always feel somewhat odd when I get into the confessional and the priest does not say a word, not even to utter a prayer. However, I have had it happen to me that the priest does not ask me to say an act of contrition or give me penance. I once chuckled as the priest dismissed me but then called after me, "Oh, and for your penance, if you could..." before I exited the confessional. It was amusing.

If the priest has reason to believe that you have already said your act of contrition or have already done things that could serve as penance, he may omit it. Yesterday when I went to confession the priest did not ask me to say an act of contrition because I mentioned my new practice of saying once each time I catch myself doing something wrong, like gossipping slightly or being disrespectful or short with others. That does not mean that I should not have to say an act of contrition within the Sacrament, but I suppose it demonstrated to the priest that I was indeed contrite for the sins which I confessed.

It is unfortunate that often this Sacrament is not given as much care and respect as it deserves - at the cathedral here often the priests are late or they rush people through confessions more than they should. It is a pity, but all we can do is pray...

One priest at my parish often greets you by saying "Welcome to the sacrament."

Veritas_et_Puritas said:

It is unfortunate that often this Sacrament is not given as much care and respect as it deserves - at the cathedral here often the priests are late or they rush people through confessions more than they should. It is a pity, but all we can do is pray...

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I would be a bit disapointed and discouraged about Confession if the priest was late or just rushed me through my first confession. Rushing a confession is not an option because I have a whole container freighter full of sins that I want to get off of me from Baptism till now.

PaladinDoodler said:

One priest at my parish often greets you by saying "Welcome to the sacrament."

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That would bring me some comfort when approaching confession for the very first time.

Kusanagi said:

I would be a bit disapointed and discouraged about Confession if the priest was late or just rushed me through my first confession. Rushing a confession is not an option because I have a whole container freighter full of sins that I want to get off of me from Baptism till now.

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When priests rush people, it's usually because they were late getting started or have a long line of people waiting. For your first confession it would be best to set up a personal appointment with your priest. That way you can take your time and he will be able to ease any of the nervousness that you might have about it.

Maybe he was just forgetful. Happened to my daughter once. This priest was old and I guess kind of deaf. She didn't even get to confess her sins, and the priest absolved her. These things happen.

HappyMomof4 said:

Maybe he was just forgetful. Happened to my daughter once. This priest was old and I guess kind of deaf. She didn't even get to confess her sins, and the priest absolved her. These things happen.

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Heh, I'd love that. "Pray for me, Father, for I have sinned -"

"God the Father of mercies has reconciled the world to Himself through the death and resurrection of His Son, and has poured forth the Holy Spirit for the forgiveness of sins. May He grant you pardon and peace through the ministry of the Church. And I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."

"Well, that was easy. Thanks, Padre."

Kusanagi said:

The priest not going through it properly is what also makes me kind of nervous about making a first confession since I want my first confession to be at least perfict with no bugs.

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When I went to my general confession, at Easter Eve, I had phoned before and asked for a time for this - telling it was my general confession. I also chosed the priest that my daughters recommended! They said that our bouth were good, but that the "older" one was more easy, and this one, the younger, more "deep", if You get me right...

So I phoned and asked for a special time and I asked someone recommended...

He knew what was to say and all was done properly... And I felt like an idiot, of course... And when ready, I first didn´t understood, so I looked in my little book as for what to say now, so my priest smiled and said: It´s finished now!