Examination of Conscience

[chnchris]

Has this been a topic before?
Any suggestions or links to a good one?

 

[thistle]

chnchris:

Has this been a topic before?
Any suggestions or links to a good one?

This is what I use for daily examination of conscience:

www.catholic.org/frz/examen/mortal_main.htm

 

[PAX777]

PAX

Here is another great site for adults & Kids.

catholicparents.org/oxcart/examination.html

 

[LilyM]

Father Z and Father Altier actually appear to use the same Examination of Conscience … but don’t worry, it’s by far the best one I’ve come across.

 

[joshua_b]

Might I also suggest going through the section on the Decalouge in the Catechism.

 

[LeahInancsi]

PAX777:

PAX

Here is another great site for adults & Kids.

catholicparents.org/oxcart/examination.html

This is an excellent guide to confession.

I will receive my First Communion at Easter Vigil and will be expected to make my first confession in early May. For the past six months, I’ve been struggling with what is considered sin and to what degree. In my opinion, at my age (50), I’m not going to be doing a lot of sinning that I will need to confess. Venial sins won’t be so easy.

I might find it necessary to confess some habitual or venial sins that I can’t seem to correct.

Am I correct in my thinking?

 

[joshua_b]

Perhaps. To get true Power from the Sacrament of Pennance you should arm yourself with knowledge. There are a few sins that could be considered Mortal in an objective sense that many people are unaware of. That is why I point to the section on the Decalogue (Ten Commandments) in the Catechism. If you are certain (and only you and God would know for sure) that you don’t have the stain of mortal sin on your soul, then yes, focus on the venial sins that you just can not seem to shed, and if you feel it neccessary, then it never hurts to confess the other ones too.

 

[Annunciata]

This book has an excellent examination of conscience:

Handbook of Prayers by Rev. James Socias

I beleive that it can be purchased here at CAF…

 

[deekod1967]

I’ve cribbed from loads of websites and written my own examination using MS word. My examination has a space beside each sin for how often I have committed the sin since my last confession, and another to note if (and how) I can avoid the occasion of sin again in the future. Venial sins can be added as required as they come to mind.

The above list was then verified by typing the word “grave” into the online catechism search engine and checking that all instances of grave matter had been incorporated in my list somewhere.

scborromeo.org/ccc/ccc_toc.htm

This approach allowed me to “personalise” my examination to my life circumstances and also keep track of repeating sins and the actions I need to take to avoid temptation.

Its then simply a case of taking this piece of paper to the confessional and reading over a few times (and v. importtantly - committing to change my life) before going in.

Hope this helps.

NB: - make sure this bit of paper is kept well away from your spouse and kids - or you are asking for trouble!

 

[deekod1967]

Here’s an example of what I mean - I’ve based this solely on Father Z and Father Altier’s examens (v. similar).

 

[deekod1967]

I have attached an example of what I mean based upon Fr. Z / Fr. Altier’s examens…

 

[LeahInancsi]

Thanks for the cheat sheet. It looks great!

I’ve been thinking about doing the same thing, but you’ve done it for me.

Thanks again. :bounce:

 

[deekod1967]

LeahInancsi:

Thanks for the cheat sheet. It looks great!

I’ve been thinking about doing the same thing, but you’ve done it for me.

Thanks again. :bounce:

Your welcome!:tiphat: