How do I make a Good Confession? - Divine Infant · 5 Conditions for a Good Confession. 1....
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How do I make a Good Confession?
5 Conditions for a Good Confession
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Examination of ConscienceAn examination of conscience is
prayerfully thinking about what we purposefully have said or done that hurt
others and relationship with our Lord God.
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2. Sorrow, for having offended God.
Saying sorry is a promise to change your ways.
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3.Resolve to Sin no more
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4.Confession of Our Sins
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5.Penance
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ACT of CONTRITION
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things.I firmly intend with your help, to do penance, to sin no more.And to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Amen
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Ten Commandments1. I am the Lord your God, you shall
not have any strange gods before me.• Do I make time to pray to God every day?
• Have I let anything like sports, video game, clothes or even my friends become more important to me than God?
• Do I trust in good luck charms or superstitions instead of God?
• If kids make fun of my Catholic faith, do I defend it or do I keep quiet?
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2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in Vain
• Have I used Bad words?
• Do I pray for kids or adults when I hear them use God’s name in anger?
• Do I make the sign of the Cross – in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit with reverence, that is, with care and respect?
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3. Remember to keep holy the day of the Lord
• Have I missed Sunday Mass because I chose to go someplace else like a party or a ball game?
• Are my Sundays all about me? Or are they about God?
• Do I remember that Jesus is with me at Mass? Do I listen to his words and pray with devotion?
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4. Honour your father and mother
• Do I fight with my brothers and sister?
• Do I follow my family’s rules and do my chores without complaining?
• Do I pray for the pope and the leaers of my church family?
• Do I respect the authority of my teachers?
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5. You shall not kill
• Have I ever hurt someone on purpose by hitting or calling them names?
• Do I take good care of my pets?
• Do I try to get back at someone who has hurt me? Do I pray to forgive them instead?
• Have I bullied anyone or stood by while someone else was bullied? Am I willing to tell a trusted adult about it?
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6. You shall not commit adultery
• Do I keep the promises I make?
• Do I respect the promises others make, especially my parents?
• Have I watched TV shows or movies that I KNOW are bad for me?
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7. You shall not steal
• Have I ever taken something that does not belong to me?
• If I find something valuable, do I search for the owner?
• Have I ever copied someone else’s work?
• Do I return whatever I borrow in good condition?
• Do I share with others?
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8. You shall not bear false witness
• Have I told lies?
• If people are telling hurtful stories about someone, do I join in? Even if I think the person “deserves” it?
• If I have told a lie, do I admit it and apologize?
• Do I blame others when I make a mistake?
• Do I comfort those who are hurting?
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9. You shall not covet your neighbours wife
• Am I jealous of other people and their relationships?
• Do I pray for my parents, grandparents, and family?
• Do I take my friends for granted or do I thank God for bringing them into my life?
• Do I trust that God will help me find good friends?
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10. You shall not covet your neighbours goods
• Am I envious of other kids’ talents or abilities?
• Do I appreciate the gifts and talents I’ve been given?
• Am I grateful when someone give me a present? Do I say “Thank You”?
• Am I happy for others when they do well at school or in a game?
• Do I take care of what God has given me?