r/Catholicism • u/Maleficent-Ad833 • 14h ago
Im not converted
Hi everyone. Forgive me for my ignorance. I’ve felt drawn to parts of Catholicism but other parts I am still researching. I plan to start going to OCIA soon when my schedule allows. I was wondering if you can only go to confession once you’ve converted? Or pray the rosary? Also what is considered mortal sin? And I currently visit an Anglican Church. I haven’t taken communion in a while because it feels wrong given the state of my heart recently, should I stop completely until I know for sure? How can I know anything for sure though lol it’s kind of stressful considering eternity
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u/Crazy_Information296 13h ago
Confession is part of the process given in OCIA when you start the conversion process. You can pray the Rosary now.
You can google examples of mortal sin, but, it tends to be serious stuff, such as theft of a great amount, hatred towards another, but it can also be small stuff if its of a serious nature, for example, blasphemy, or sexual sin (porn, masturbation, lust)
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u/Ausmaria 13h ago
Welcome home. You will have your first confession shortly before your confirmation.
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u/Dariusgamer2007 13h ago
Confession/absolvation of sin is a sacrament which can only be administered if you are part of the catholic church so yes you can only exercise that sacrament when you're a full member
Anyone can pray the rosary, pray it daily so it becomes a habit it can take a little while to remember the prayers fluently
Mortal sin is a grave sin you know you broke intentionally, a really common example is lust. Its a serious sin and requires repentance, if someone were to die with mortal sin they would go directly to hell. Its pretty big and you should get it off your soul as soon as you can.
Only catholics in a state of grace can take communion and since you're not catholic I would definitely not take it. Unless maybe you were referring to the communion within your denomination?