[PDF] catholic examination of conscience

Before celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, one should prepare oneself with an examination of conscience, which involves reflecting prayerfully on one's thoughts, words, and deeds in order to identify any sins.
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  • How do you examine conscience as a Catholic?

    To make an examination:
    Set aside some quiet time for reflection. Start by praying to the Holy Spirit, asking for help in making a good examination to prepare for Confession.
    Read through the matters of this list and honestly reflect on your behavior for each.

  • What are the 5 steps to an examination of conscience?

    5 Steps for a Good Confession

    Examine your conscience – recall the sins that you have committed since your last good confession.Be sincerely sorry for your sins. Confess your sins to the priest.Make certain that you confess all your mortal sins – number/kind.After confession, do the penance assigned.

  • How to do an examination of conscience for confession?

    First, take a little time to pray quietly and read through the examination of conscience below. Take as much time as necessary.
    First Commandment: “I am the Lord your God, you shall not have strange gods before Me.”Have I denied God? Have I been ashamed of or denied my faith in front of others?

  • How to do an examination of conscience for confession?

    Four areas of moral concern tend to be centers of ongoing dialogue for Catholic teaching on conscience.
    These four major areas include contraception, healthcare, politics, and war.

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