Examination of Conscience

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I am a Catechumen and I have to write at least a one page reflection on Examination of conscience and I have no idea what this means. I would be very grateful if anyone can help me with this. I am new to this.
 
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I am a Catechumen and I have to write at least a one page reflection on Examination of conscience and I have no idea what this means. I would be very grateful if anyone can help me with this. I am new to this.
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NUMBER TWO below is excellent for your paper, in my opinion

[1] usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance/examinations-of-conscience.cfm
EXAMINATIONS OF CONSCIENCE [THIS BY THE USCCB … THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS]

Before celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, one should prepare themselves with an examination of conscience. An examination of conscience is a “prayerful self-reflection on our words and deeds in the light of the Gospel to determine how we may have sinned against God” (— Glossary, The Catechism of the Catholic Church.

**There are various types of examinations of conscience but regardless of which one you use to prepare yourself for the Sacrament it should be rooted in Scripture; particularly, the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes. Below are a few examples of Examinations of Conscience that can help you prepare for the Sacrament.

Examination of Conscience based on the Ten Commandments
Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching I En Espanol
Examination of Conscience for Children
Examination of Conscience for Young Adults
Examination of Conscience for Single People
Examination of Conscience for Married Persons**

**2] beginningcatholic.com/catholic-examination-of-conscience

[3] scborromeo.org/confess.htm**

As a now retired RCIA-co –teacher, I’m surprised that this was not explained to you. This is a common personal reflection of our sins; our failures before God since our last Sacramental Confession.

It is a good idea to do this nightly before retiring; while the day is still fresh in our minds.
The goal is threefold:
  1. To make us aware of the times and circumstances that we have [or may have] failed God in some manner today
  2. Then to be humble enough to acknowledge our failings; to SEEK Gods help to not repeat these sinfil actions and then to BEG God’s forgiveness.
  3. IF we have sinned seriously [READ PLEASE]
    1 John 1:8-9
    1 John 5:16-17
    John 20:1923
    ‘Here’s a site for easy look up of these passages
www. drbo.org/

Then we must make an urgent effort to get to Sacramental Confession ASAP.

PLEASE send ME a private message if you have more questions and I’ll guide you through it [PJM]

Also KNOW that if you have not yet been Baptized as a Christian; that Sacramental Baptism removes all prior sins & their effects; so with Baptism one starts anew.

Also the FIRST Sacramental Confession is NORMALLY what is termed a “General Confession” which can and does VARY greatly depending on the priest; but is always a GENTLE and easy process, that he will walk you through. Nothing to be afraid of.

The SEAL of Confession is so binding on the Confessor-priest that even literally threatened with death, he CANNOT reveal or even discuss your Confession with anyone but God.

Welcome HOME dear friend

GBY
Patrick [PJM] on CAF
 
The simplest and easiest way to do this is to go through the Ten Commandments and the Commandments of the Church, the various kinds of sins (especially the seven deadly sins), and the nine ways of participating in sin. Having a method by which we examine our consciences is particularly important before we approach the confessional, but it is also praiseworthy to examine our consciences daily. Other methods for examination exist, but it is best to have a method we use routinely.
 
I hope they mean a reflection on the value of an examination of conscience and not the results of a personal examination. No one can, nor should, ask you about what you reflected on during an examination except your confessor or spiritual director.

As PJM said the primary function is to examine where we have fallen short. When done nightly, it helps us identify patterns that lead us to sin and if done honestly allow us to ask God for the graces to grow in Christian perfection. By honestly, I mean not trying to justify what we did wrong or glossing over our short comings. We have to beaware of our shortcomings and own them if we seek to grow in the spiritual life. It also makes it easier when going to sacramental confession to examine your life, note mortal sins, as well as identifying reoccurring venial sins that nudge us away from God. Many times we can discern a pattern of sins that lead to an underlying root sin like pride that might not be as apparent if examined only monthly, quarterly, or yearly.
 
Yeah. From the scope of your questions, it seem like they throw out topics and have you do the heavy lifting. While some may be able to handle it, it’s not the typical model for RCIA. Be assured of our prayers.
Paul’s suggestion is a good one. You have to know what one is before you can talk about it.
 
usige said:
i hope they mean a reflection on the value of an examination of conscience and not the results of a personal examination. No one can, nor should, ask you about what you reflected on during an examination except your confessor or spiritual director.

As pjm said the primary function is to examine where we have fallen short. When done nightly, it helps us identify patterns that lead us to sin and if done honestly allow us to ask god for the graces to grow in christian perfection. By honestly, i mean not trying to justify what we did wrong or glossing over our short comings. We have to beaware of our shortcomings and own them if we seek to grow in the spiritual life. It also makes it easier when going to sacramental confession to examine your life, note mortal sins, as well as identifying reoccurring venial sins that nudge us away from god. Many times we can discern a pattern of sins that lead to an underlying root sin like pride that might not be as apparent if examined only monthly, quarterly, or yearly.
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thank you:)

gby
 
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