A prayerful examination of conscience to help you recognize how you are responding to Jesus in faith, hope, and love. Use it for personal reflection after hearing the Gospel, during a retreat, or in preparation for Confession.
From: Burning Hearts Disciples
Adapted from Kerygma: A Proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by PROCLAIM! Publications, this guide draws on the Catechism’s teaching on faith, hope, and charity. Questions invite you to examine your trust in Jesus, your willingness to receive his mercy, and the ways you love God and the people entrusted to your care.
The guide begins with gratitude for God’s grace and helps you distinguish wounds, exhaustion, and unwanted thoughts from sinful choices. It concludes with time to acknowledge specific sins, recognize an invitation to change, and ask for the help you need to respond.
Why we recommend it:
Receiving the Gospel includes allowing Jesus to touch the choices and relationships of daily life. This examination provides a concrete way to bring those places to prayer, with honesty about sin and confidence in God’s mercy.
Use it during personal prayer, Adoration, or a retreat that includes an opportunity for Confession. In a group setting, allow time for private reflection without expecting participants to share their answers. Pause where a question needs attention rather than trying to complete every item.
