It is helpful to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation by making an “examination of conscience.”
- Find a quiet, uninterrupted space
- Reflect on those occations when you may have ‘missed the mark,’ failing to love as you should.
- If it helps, a guide can be used as a tool for reflection. There are many examinations of conscience online. This one is based on the Ten Commandments. Examination-of-Conscience
When ready to seek the Sacrament of Reconciliation, if still a bit uneasy about what to do, it may help to print this handy guide (from “Busted Halo”) Guide-to-Confession
The videos below provide more information on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.