✝️ Confession Guide for Adults – Examination of Conscience
1. I am the Lord your God.
Do I give God time every day in prayer? Do I love Him with my whole heart? Have I practiced superstition or occult activities? Have I received communion in mortal sin? Are there other "gods" in my life — money, power, people?
2. You shall not take the Lord's name in vain.
Have I used God's name carelessly? Have I insulted sacred persons or objects?
3. Keep holy the Lord’s Day.
Have I missed Sunday Mass deliberately? Do I observe Sunday as a day of rest and family?
4. Honor your father and mother.
Do I bring peace into my home? Do I care for family responsibilities?
5. You shall not kill.
Have I harmed anyone physically or emotionally? Have I held hatred or resentment?
6. You shall not commit adultery.
Have I been faithful in thoughts and actions? Do I strive for purity and modesty?
7. You shall not steal.
Have I taken what is not mine? Do I share with the poor?
8. You shall not bear false witness.
Have I lied, gossiped, or damaged reputations?
9–10. Do I struggle with jealousy, impurity, or greed?
Do I give God time every day in prayer? Do I love Him with my whole heart? Have I practiced superstition or occult activities? Have I received communion in mortal sin? Are there other "gods" in my life — money, power, people?
2. You shall not take the Lord's name in vain.
Have I used God's name carelessly? Have I insulted sacred persons or objects?
3. Keep holy the Lord’s Day.
Have I missed Sunday Mass deliberately? Do I observe Sunday as a day of rest and family?
4. Honor your father and mother.
Do I bring peace into my home? Do I care for family responsibilities?
5. You shall not kill.
Have I harmed anyone physically or emotionally? Have I held hatred or resentment?
6. You shall not commit adultery.
Have I been faithful in thoughts and actions? Do I strive for purity and modesty?
7. You shall not steal.
Have I taken what is not mine? Do I share with the poor?
8. You shall not bear false witness.
Have I lied, gossiped, or damaged reputations?
9–10. Do I struggle with jealousy, impurity, or greed?
🙏 How to go to Confession
1. Choose anonymous or face-to-face confession.
2. Make the Sign of the Cross and say: “Bless me Father for I have sinned…”
3. Confess simply and honestly.
4. Listen to the priest and accept penance.
5. Pray the Act of Contrition.
6. Thank God for His mercy.
2. Make the Sign of the Cross and say: “Bless me Father for I have sinned…”
3. Confess simply and honestly.
4. Listen to the priest and accept penance.
5. Pray the Act of Contrition.
6. Thank God for His mercy.
Prayer Before Confession
O most merciful God, I sincerely desire to leave my evil ways and confess my sins with all sincerity. Mary, refuge of sinners, pray for me. Amen.
Act of Contrition
Oh my God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. In Jesus’ name, have mercy. Amen.
O most merciful God, I sincerely desire to leave my evil ways and confess my sins with all sincerity. Mary, refuge of sinners, pray for me. Amen.
Act of Contrition
Oh my God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. In Jesus’ name, have mercy. Amen.
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