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Am I obligated to do my penance right away for my confession to be valid?

by Jenna Marie Cooper 8:00 AM May 1, 2026

by Jenna Marie Cooper 8:00 AM May 1, 2026

The short answer is no, you didn’t do anything wrong by receiving holy Communion before completing your penance.

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