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What is a conscience examination for teenagers?

An examination of conscience especially pertinent to teenagers. 1. You shall have no other gods besides the Lord your God. Do I love God above all things? Is He number one in my life or do I put myself before God? Have money and pleasure become more important to me than the God who created me for Himself? Do I pray often?

How do I make a good examination of conscience?

Here are some tips for making a good examination of conscience: 1. Ask for help. Encourage your kids to pray to the Holy Spirit to enlighten them about their sins, or ways that they have fallen short of being the person God is calling them to be. 2. Don’t wait until the last minute.

Does the examination of the conscience develop a complex?

The examination of conscience develops no complex, because it is done in the light of God's justice. The self is not the standard, nor is it the source of hope. All human frailty and human weakness are seen in the light of God's infinite goodness.

How often do Catholics perform an examination of conscience?

Some Catholics perform a form of Examination of Conscience called an “Examen” every night. Others (such as traditional Ignatians) do it two or even more times per day. Many do some kind of prayerful examination prior to Mass, just like Saint Paul instructed.