Confession can seem intimidating for a lot of people, but with some simple preparation, it can be a healing encounter with Christ that fills us with peace. Pray that God will give you peace and help you make a good confession. Reflect on ways you have harmed your relationship with God, yourself & others using the questions below.
- Do I pray to God every day?
- Have I thanked God for His gifts to me?
- Did I put my faith in danger through readings contrary to Catholic teachings or
- involvement in non-Catholic sects?
- Did I engage in superstitious practices: palm-reading or fortune-telling?
- Did I take the name of God in vain?
- Did I curse or take a false oath?
- Did I miss Mass on Sundays or holy days of obligation through my own fault?
- Am I attentive at Mass?
- Did I keep fast and abstinence on the prescribed days?
- Did I disobey my parents and lawful superiors in important matters?
- Did I hate or quarrel with anyone, or desire revenge?
- Did I refuse to forgive?
- Was I disrespectful?
- Did I get drunk?
- Did I take illicit drugs?
- Did I consent to, recommend, advise or actively take part in an abortion?
- Did I willfully look at pornography, entertain impure thoughts or engage in impure
- conversations or actions?
- Did I use artificial means to prevent conception?
- Was I unfaithful to my spouse?
- Did I engage in sexual activity outside of marriage?
- Did I steal or damage another's property?
- Have I been honest and just in my business relations?
- Have I been responsive to the needs of the poor and respected the dignity of others?
- Did I tell lies?
- Did I sin by calumny, or detraction, of others?
- Did I judge others rashly in serious matters?
- Have I envied other people?
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