Pocket Guide To Confession

Don’t let unfamiliarity or fear keep you from receiving the benefits of one of the most beautiful Sacraments of the Church. Let this Pocket Guide answer your questions about the sacrament, help you examine your conscience, and walk you through each step of this encounter with Christ. Experience the joy and exhilaration of God’s loving forgiveness as you bring your toils and troubles to his saving grace. The Act of Contrition My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and in 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.