How to Make an Examination of Conscience

by Redemptorists

In the life of the Christian, there are privileged moments when we meet the Lord, such as the Sunday Mass and the participation in the other sacraments. This pamphlet will help you to prepare in the most meaningful way to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Confession) through an examination of conscience. Receiving forgiveness in this sacrament is a real and tangible way to experience God's power and love. God shows us His power in the forgiveness of sins. An examination of conscience helps us to reorient our life toward God, who is love, and to correct actions, habits, attitudes and motives that are contrary to the Gospel.

28 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2008

About the author

The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Latin: Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris – C.Ss.R) is a Roman Catholic missionary congregation founded by Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori at Scala, near Amalfi, Italy, for the purpose of labouring among the neglected country people in the neighbourhood of Naples. Members of the Congregation, Catholic priests, and consecrated religious brothers, are known as Redemptorists, who are often associated with the image of Our Mother of Perpetual Help and globally minister in more than 77 countries around the world.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Three different examinations of conscience. Also includes attitudes as well as actions. Includes spiritual attitudes and brings it down to basic everyday life.

[Katrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this in half an hour but know it is one I will keep reading.

A really good, succinct and insightful look at confession and examination of conscience. Discussed 3 methods of examination of conscience (i only previously used one) which were very practical, and helped me prepare this topic for youth group.

Now I am looking forward to confession, the grace it instils and the healing it will perform in me.