Sin separates us from God, others, and ourselves, but confession reunites us with them. Confession is an important part of this conversion process, requiring a contrite heart, honest confession, and a commitment to reform. At its center, contrition of heart is a deep sorrow for past sins, together with a firm intention to sin no more and a desire to change one’s life through God’s mercy and grace. When confessing, look beyond your actions to uncover the roots of your sins and consider how you can improve your life. Throughout this journey trust in God’s boundless mercy and grace, which can transform your life beyond your imagination.
CONFESSION GUIDE
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Bless me Father for I have sinned.
My last confession was ____________.
I am single/married in the Catholic Church/living in concubinage/living in civil marriage/divorced/widow.
Here are my sins since my last confession.
Please CHOOSE ONLY those sins you have COMMITTED.
1. Apostasy and Baptism in a Non-Catholic Religion
Leaving the Catholic faith and being baptized in another religion.
2. Superstitious Beliefs, New Age Practices, Spiritism, Psychic Healing, Consulting Faith Healers
Fortune telling, consulting spiritists, use of charms and amulets, black magic, spirit of the glass, palm reading, Feng Shui, dragon symbols, Buddha worship, idolatry, amulets, fortune telling, horoscopes, Ouija board, belief in bad omens, superstitions regarding marriage or death, witchcraft, making offerings to spirits or demons, consulting idols of saints believed to be miraculous, devotion to “San-anton,” rituals for blessing houses or birthdays, serving foods for the dead, worshiping the Santo Niño as God instead of honoring Him as Jesus, consulting shamans or witch doctors, Freemasonry, participating in occult practices, and interpreting dreams superstitiously.
3. No Baptism and No Confirmation
Not being baptized or confirmed.
4. Using the Lord’s Name in Vain
Using God’s name carelessly, disrespectfully, or without reverence.
5. Missing Holy Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation Through My Own Fault
Failing to attend Mass on Sundays or holy days without valid reason.
6. Doing Unnecessary Work on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
Working unnecessarily on Sundays and holy days.
7. Not Praying Every Day
Neglecting daily prayer.
8. Receiving Holy Communion in the State of Mortal Sin
Receiving the Holy Eucharist while conscious of grave sin.
9. Dishonoring Parents in Words and Deeds
Showing disrespect or lack of love toward parents and elders.
10. Abortion
Killing an unborn child.
11. Suicide
Taking one’s own life or planning self-destruction.
12. Drug Use
Using illegal drugs such as marijuana, shabu, cocaine, rugby, or party drugs.
13. Harming Your Body and Other People, Assault
Hurting others through fighting, stabbing, punching, or violence.
14. Adultery/Fornication
Sexual relations with someone who is not one’s spouse.
15. Premarital Sex
Sexual relations before sacramental marriage.
16. Live-in / Living in Concubinage
Living together as husband and wife without marriage in the Catholic Church.
17. Rape
Sexual assault.
18. Sexual Harassment
Touching or harassing another person’s private parts inappropriately.
19. Divorce
Separating from one’s spouse through divorce.
20. Homosexual Acts
Sexual relations with someone of the same sex.
21. Incest
Sexual relations with a relative.
22. Using Contraceptive Methods
Use of pills, condoms, withdrawal, vasectomy, ligation, implants, IUDs, RU-486, and other methods causing abortion.
23. Pornography
Watching or reading obscene materials or pornographic films.
24. Lustful Desires
Impure thoughts and desires.
25. Masturbation
Abusing one’s own body for sexual pleasure.
26. Immodesty of Dress and Behavior
Improper clothing and indecent behavior lacking modesty and respect.
27. Stealing
Taking what belongs to another.
28. Corruption
Dishonesty, bribery, or misuse of authority.
29. Unfair Wages to Employees
Failing to give workers just compensation.
30. Excessive Usury
Charging excessive interest.
31. Serious Gambling
Gambling excessively.
32. Vote Buying/Selling
Buying or selling votes.
33. Selling/Buying Pirated CDs, DVDs, Videos, or Movies
Trading pirated media.
34. Deception
Lying, cheating, or fraud.
35. Despair
Losing hope completely.
36. Unforgiveness
Refusing to forgive others.
37. Revenge
Seeking retaliation.
38. Encouraging Others to Do Evil
Leading or persuading others into sin.
39. False Judgment/Accusation
Making false accusations or judging unjustly.
40. Cursing
Uttering curses, insults, or offensive speech.
41. Telling Lies
Dishonesty and falsehood.
42. Backbiting/Gossip
Spreading gossip or talking negatively about others.
43. Saying Bad Words
Using foul, insulting, or vulgar language.
44. Sin of Omission
Failing to do the good one ought to do.
45. Ingratitude
Failure to appreciate or thank others.
46. Neglecting to Fast and Abstain on Good Friday and Ash Wednesday
Failing to abstain from meat or perform acts of sacrifice, charity, or piety on required days.
47. Pride
Arrogance, self-importance, and vanity.
48. Greed
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions.
49. Envy
Jealousy of others.
50. Gluttony
Overeating or overindulgence.
51. Excessive Drinking
Drunkenness.
52. Smoking
Smoking cigarettes or similar substances.
53. Hatred / Anger
Harboring hatred, rage, or resentment.
54. Laziness
Neglecting responsibilities through laziness.
After confessing your sins say this:
“For these sins and the sins I cannot remember, I am heartily sorry.”
ACT OF CONTRITION
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all, because I have offended You my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Your grace to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.
(Source: Divine Mercy Church, El Salvador, Mis. Or. - Confession Guide)
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