How to Build an Examen Module

Use the Examen Builder to create a module step by step. The builder guides you through the current form fields, handles the module structure for you, and lets you save drafts or submit your work for review.

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1 · Start with Module Info

Begin in the Module Info section. Enter the required Module Name and Producer / Author, then fill in any optional details that help explain or organize the module.

Description — a short summary of what the module covers.
Version — read-only in the public builder and fixed at 1.0.0.
Accent Color — choose a color with the picker or enter a hex value.
Source URL — optionally link to the text or resource that inspired the examination.
Monthly Examen — turn this on only if the module contains month-specific sections.

2 · Add Sections

Click Add Section for each major part of the examination, such as a commandment, vice, virtue, or state-in-life topic.

Section Name is required.
Category groups the section in the library. Pick a built-in value or use the custom field.
Framework identifies the examination framework. You can also supply a custom value.
Examination Type is optional for cases like STANDARD, COMPREHENSIVE, or a custom type.
Month is optional and should be used only for monthly examen sections.
Scripture and Section Description are optional notes shown with the section.

Use Collapse All and Expand All if you are working with many sections.

3 · Add Questions

Inside each section, click Add Question and complete the fields for every examination prompt you want to include.

Question Text is required and should be written as a yes/no examination question.
Confession Text is required and should restate the same point as an “I …” statement.
Applicable To is optional. Leave it blank to show the question to everyone, or check one or more audience tags such as MARRIED or PARENT.

4 · Use the Builder Tools

The builder includes a few optional tools to speed up your work and help you return later.

Import from URL lets you fetch a PDF or web page, classify text as title, author, section, or question, and then apply that draft to the form.
Draft name, Save draft on this device, and Load saved draft help you keep multiple local drafts in your browser.
Clear saved draft removes the currently selected local draft when you no longer need it.

5 · Submit for Consideration

When your module is ready, return to the Submit for Consideration section near the top of the builder.

Enter your name and email address.
Add optional notes for the review team if needed.
The submit button stays disabled until the required builder fields are complete.
After submission, your module can be reviewed for inclusion in the public Examen library.

Important Disclaimer

Confiteor is a preparation aid to help you make an examination of conscience made in the light of the Word of God and to form real contrition—sorrow of the soul and detestation for the sin committed, together with the resolution not to sin again.

It is not the Sacrament of Penance, does not absolve sins, and cannot replace sacramental confession with a priest.

To receive absolution, you must go to a priest and celebrate the sacrament of confession.