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Q: I want to go to Confession so badly. I just want to feel more clean and worthy of God, but I don't know how I can go. I'm Catholic and so is my family, I'm a very strict Catholic but not to a huge level. The only time I EVER go to Confession is when my school goes. My school is a Catholic School so we go like once every school year. I would feel embarassed to go up to my mom and just say "Can we go to Confession?". I don't know why. I'm not embarassed about my faith at all, in fact I'm proud. In fact I'd love to just wear a necklace with a cross to advertise my faith in school because my friends aren't very faithful. Or at least they don't act like they care about God which bothers me SO MUCH! And then one of them just says "Since when do you care about giving things up for Lent?" I'VE ALWAYS CARED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT JUST GETS ME SO MAD I'M SORRY. Anyways, how do I go to Confession without asking my parents? Is there something I could do? I want to go to one Priest in particular. How can I do that?
Thanks.
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This is very good that you want to receive the sacrament of reconciliation, because unfortunately many people our age, especially girls, do not wish to do so or find it unnecessary. Ask the priest if it is possible to arrange a meeting during school hours, maybe even lunch time. I'm guessing classes might be over for you, so you might have to find another way. Ask your mother that you would like to receive the sacrament of reconciliation - there is nothing to feel embarrassed about, and I don't see why you would be questioned about it. If she or somebody else asks why you want to go or what you want to confess, then reply with something along the lines of: I haven't gone in __ months, and I feel like I can grow closer to God, even if I don't have serious sins to confess. You wouldn't be lying by saying that, because it is true: you will grow closer to God. Also, it avoids them trying to pry into you and find what you want to confess about. Call the church or rectory and ask to speak with the priest to see if you can arrange a time or go during the week. Most are pretty flexible and willing to make arrangements. Hope that helped and good luck.
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Thank you. Take care and God bless!
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I really like giving advice, so thats why I have a column here. I've been inactive for a long time, but I'm back and will do my best to catch up. Advicenators is a great site and it is what we make it. Having my own advice column helped me learn a lot of new things, even about myself, while giving me the chance to help others along the way. Thanks.
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Gender: Male Location: New York Occupation: Student Age: 18 Member Since: August 10, 2005 Answers: 674 Last Update: July 10, 2009 Visitors: 54836
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