Examen

Jesus welcomes children and teaches that “the kingdom of heaven belongs” to them (Mt 19:14), and even as a child he “grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him” (Lk 2:40). An examination of conscience is a review of your past thoughts, words, and actions to see if they match God’s moral law, so you can bring your sins to Jesus and prepare well for Confession.

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For young adults, the examination of conscience is a calm, honest effort to look back on your life since your last good confession and notice the sins you committed. It should be done in the light of God’s Word and the Church’s teachings, not with anxious self-torture, so you can clearly say, “I have sinned,” and be ready to receive God’s mercy.

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This examination of conscience is meant to help you prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation by reviewing your thoughts, words, and actions in the light of the Word of God, so you can recognize sin and seek amendment. It emphasizes that reconciliation and penance are gifts of God that heal division caused by sin and bring you back to peace through personal conversion.

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Christian marriage, grounded in the sacrament of matrimony, reconstitutes the family in the unity won by Christ and enables spouses and parents to build up the Church as a “Church in miniature,” sharing Christ’s saving mission. As a believing community rooted in Baptism and strengthened by the grace of the sacrament of marriage, the Christian family evangelizes by transmitting the Gospel in everyday life—especially through education, prayer, and forming children to follow Christ.

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Based on "Examination of Conscience for Adults" by Rev. Donald F. Miller, C.SS.R. Organized by twelve virtues for the twelve months of the year. This work is in the public domain.

This Examination of Conscience is a comprehensive guide for adults and teens, created by the Fathers of Mercy, a congregation dedicated to bringing the mercy of God to all. It is rooted in Catholic teachings and organized around key principles such as the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, the Precepts of the Church, and the Seven Capital Sins. The guide includes reflective questions to help individuals prepare for the Sacrament of Confession, prayers for guidance, and instructions on how to go to Confession. Approved by Very Rev. David M. Wilton, CPM, Superior General of the Fathers of Mercy, on February 11, 2020, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, this resource emphasizes the importance of faith, repentance, and spiritual growth. For more information, visit www.fathersofmercy.com.

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This prayerful examination of conscience helps you review the day in the light of God’s commandments, recalling your sins and omissions since your last worthy confession. Before you begin, ask God to give you light to know your sins and grace to detest them, and then look at the day with honesty and trust in His mercy. It also helps you recognize God’s care within events and find inner peace as you turn back to Him.

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A calm, sincere check of your life before God, so you can come to confession with clarity, repentance, and a desire to change.

An extended examination of conscience organized by the Ten Commandments, Precepts of the Church, and duties of one's state in life.

A daily Ignatian-style self-examination in five points (thanksgiving, petition, review, contrition, resolution). Each item is written in the first person and uses the required confession response format when you answer affirmatively (“I failed to …”).