Good Examination of Conscience?

[Zooman77]

Hi All!

So I never really have been able to find that “one” examination of conscience that really works for me. I often find that most of them don’t differentiate between mortal and venial sin and I find myself bogged down by all that it lists. Not that I wouldn’t want to confess my venial sins but seeing that I go to a large parish for confession it usually is not possible. The only one I could find that differentiates between mortal and venial was this one.catholicparents.org/oxcart/Examination%20of%20Conscience.pdf I was wondering if I could get some opinions on this one and if anyone else has any others that are good that would be great!

 

[SuperLuigi]

Hi All!

So I never really have been able to find that “one” examination of conscience that really works for me. I often find that most of them don’t differentiate between mortal and venial sin and I find myself bogged down by all that it lists. Not that I wouldn’t want to confess my venial sins but seeing that I go to a large parish for confession it usually is not possible. The only one I could find that differentiates between mortal and venial was this one.catholicparents.org/oxcart/Examination%20of%20Conscience.pdf I was wondering if I could get some opinions on this one and if anyone else has any others that are good that would be great!

There’s all kinds of examination of consciences, but determining a state of mortal sin is more for the individual; there is no magical examination that will always tell you.

It’s probably a good idea to talk to your confessor about this. There’s always opinions to varying degrees on here.

 

[crenfro]

Hello.

I love this examination of conscience. It’s by Fr. Robert Altier and published by Leaflet Missal in booklet form. It’s so helpful. Only one I’ve seen so far that has a Nihil Obstat and an Imprimatur. But, just my opinion…

Hi All!
The only one I could find that differentiates between mortal and venial was this one.catholicparents.org/oxcart/Examination%20of%20Conscience.pdf I was wondering if I could get some opinions on this one and if anyone else has any others that are good that would be great!

 

[Zooman77]

SuperLuigi:

There’s all kinds of examination of consciences, but determining a state of mortal sin is more for the individual; there is no magical examination that will always tell you.

Right, I was just looking for one that defines the “Grave Matter” better, I understand the knowledge and free will part of the mortal sin.

SuperLuigi:

It’s probably a good idea to talk to your confessor about this. There’s always opinions to varying degrees on here.

No doubt, it is always good to communicate with your confessor on various points.

crenfro:

Only one I’ve seen so far that has a Nihil Obstat and an Imprimatur.

I wasn’t sure if it did but knowing now that it does have the imprimatur gives it some points for credibility.