HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION

• Father will greet you, then you will say, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." 
• Next you will say, "Forgive me Father, for I have sinned."  You will then tell Father how long it has been since your last confession.
• Tell Father your sins.
• Father will then talk to you and give you a penance.
• Next, you will pray the Act of Contrition.  
• Father will pray the words of absolution. Your sins are forgiven.
• Finally, you will say, "Thank you, Father."
• You will then leave to do your penance and spend time in prayer.

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE FOR CHILDREN

1st Commandment: I am the Lord your God. You shall not have other gods beside me.
Do I speak to God every day? 
Do I put Jesus first?
Do I try to pay attention during Mass and during prayers?
Do I remember to thank God for the good things I have done or received?

2nd Commandment: You shall not use God's name in vain.
Am I respectful in church?
Do I use bad words?
Have I used God's name or Jesus' name while angry or with a lack of respect?
Have I wished evil on anyone?

3rd Commandment: Remember to keep God's day holy.
Do I go to Mass every Sunday unless I have a very good reason such as sickness?
Do I argue with my parents about going to Mass?
Do I help my family make Sunday a special day for Jesus?

4th Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.
Am I respectful to my parents?
Do I obey my parents?
Do I help around the house when I am asked without arguing?
Do I try to be a good example to my siblings?
Do I respect those in authority such as the elderly, teachers, priests, older people?
Do I try my best to get along with everyone?

5th Commandment: You shall not kill.
Do I make fun of others or hurt their feelings?
Do I hit people?
Do I treat my classmates and other children respectfully and try to include them?
Do I encourage bad behavior to others?
Do I take care of myself by eating health food and exercising?
Do I forgive those who have hurt me?
Do I think violent things towards others?

6th Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
Do I show respect for my body?
Have I watched inappropriate shows, movies, or videos or looked at bad pictures?
Do I participate in telling or listening to inappropriate jokes or stories?
Do I talk about body parts inappropriately?
Do I dress modestly because I am a daughter/son of God?

7th Commandment: You shall not steal.
Have I taken something that does not belong to me?
Have I broken or damaged someone's property on purpose?
Do I take care of items I've borrowed and return them in the same, or better, condition?

8th Commandment: You shall not lie.
Do I tell lies to make myself look good or to protect myself from punishment?
Do I tell likes to make another person look bad? 
Am I a tattletale?
Do I cheat on my homework or in a game?

9th Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
Do I share my things and time with others?
Do I share my friends with others?
Do I get jealous of my siblings?
Do I always want the attention on myself?

10th Commandment: You shall not cover your neighbor's goods.
Do I get jealous of other people's belongings or abilities?
Do I share my things with friends, family, and the poor?
Do I thank my parents and God for all they've given me?