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An Examination of Conscience for Children Using the 10 Commandments 1. I am the Lord your God. You shall not have strange gods before me. Have I wanted more things, making things or money more important than God? Have I made an idol of sports or entertainment figures? 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. Do I use God’s name carelessly? Do I use God’s name in anger? 3. Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day. Did I attend Mass on Sunday? Did my behavior make it difficult or impossible for my parents to get to church on time? Have I remembered to pray daily? 4. Honor your father and your mother. Do I obey my parents? Have I done my chores without complaining? Do I do my chores without being reminded? Have I been disrespectful to teachers, coaches or others in authority? 5. You shall not kill. Do I keep my patience or do I lose my temper? Do I hold grudges and try to get even with others? Have I been unfair to others, especially those who are different than I am? 6. You shall not commit adultery. Do I show respect for my body? Do I respect the bodies of others? Do I avoid harmful things like drugs, tobacco and alcohol? 7. You shall not steal. Have I taken something that belongs to someone else? Have I “forgotten” to return something that I borrowed? Have I used money responsibly? 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Do I play fairly or do I ever cheat at school or games? Have I been honest or have I lied? Have I hurt someone by what I have said or done? Have I copied someone else’s homework? 9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. Have I been jealous of the friends that someone else has? Have I tried to be kind to others? 10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods. Have I been jealous of the things that my friends have? Have I nagged my parents into buying things because my friends have them? Have I helped others when they needed help?
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE Examine your conscience and review the 10 commandments. Then get in a line to enter the Reconciliation Room. In the Reconciliation Room you will see two chairs and a screen with a kneeler. Close the door and have a seat either facing Father or kneeling behind the screen. It is your choice which way is more comfortable. (If you participate in the Group First Reconciliation Service, there will be 3 chairs at each station throughout the church. One chair will be facing Father and the other chair will be behind his chair.) GREETING Father may greet you and say, "Peace be with you." Your response is: "And also with you." Next, make the sign of the cross together: "In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." Father will say: "May God who has enlightened every heart, help you to know your sins and trust in His Mercy." Your response is: "Amen." READING THE WORD OF GOD The priest may read a story of God’s love and forgiveness from the Bible. CONFESSION OF SINS & ACCEPTANCE OF A PENANCE You will say: "Bless me Father, for I have sinned. This is my First Confession ... These are my sins:" (Later, instead of saying “This is my First Confession,” you will say “It’s been [a week, a month, or whatever] since my last confession.”) Making a confession is simply telling Father what sins you have committed. After you have mentioned all the sins you can recall, Father may talk to you a little bit and give you some advice. Then he will ask you to do a "PENANCE". Your penance may be to say Prayers, or do a kind deed. Listen carefully to what Father asks you to do for a penance and be sure to do it as soon as possible. After this, Father will then say, "Now make a good act of contrition." It is acceptable to express your sorrow and remorse for your sins in your own words, however, most people use the ACT OF CONTRITION. You may carry a copy of these instructions and read the Act of Contrition, which follows: "My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You, whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, suffered and died for us. In His Name, my God, have mercy. Amen.
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