Last Rites (extreme unction)

[Quietfire]

Well Hidey ho neighbor!

In a thread in the debate table [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=36499&view=findpost&p=657081"]here[/url], I was explaining to someone that I have realized that my discipleship at this point in my life is bringing not only me but my father back into the fold of the Church.
So I have an interesting question. Im pretty sure of the answer but I just want to make sure before I broach this subject with dad.

Back in the 80's my dad had a massive heart attack, he had been having smaller ones for a long time but with nitro pills and being stubborn, he avoided the doctors for years.
Anyway, this one was serious. He was in ICU and the doctors called a priest, since they didnt think he would make it. The priest came and administered his last rites and absolved him of all his sins. Fast foward two months later and my dad walks out of the hospital.

Now, before he had been absolved through the last rite, he had married outside the Church to a southern baptist in a civil ceremony, had 4 children of all whom were baptised in the Church(that's it though) and consequently mutually divorced the mother of his children.

Although I know he was absolved, I still think he should make a general confession including these things above plus any mortal sins he may have committed, explaining to the priest that he received last rites in the 80's and why.
Then he can continue with any mortal sins after his absolution in his general confession.

What do you think? Does he need to include those points above or, since he has been absolved of them should he exclude them.

Thank you

Pax

Edited July 25, 2005 by Quietfire

[Pio Nono]

JMJ
9/1 - Twenty-second Thursday

Quietfire,

As far as I know, it seems like he need not confess these sins if they were validly absolved. However, if he wishes to confess them, the Church would not be opposed. Ultimately, it's a decision that only he can make. Hope this helps.

Yours,
Pio Nono