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September 25/26

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October 25 & 26 Missed Class
Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Complete the following questions and reflections and submit. By going through the material and submitting this information, you will be considered present for this class.
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  Part 1 - Understanding the Examination of Conscience
  
  READ:
  An Examination of Conscience is a prayerful review of your thoughts, words, and action to see where you have followed God's way - and where you have turned away. It help you to prepare for confession by recognizing your sins honestly, opening your hear to God's mercy and starting fresh.
  
  Reflection Questions (Answer the following questions in at least 3 complete sentences where appropriate):
  
  1. In your own words, what is an Examination of Conscience? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  2. Why is it important before receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation to do an Examination of Conscience? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Part 2 - Scripture Connection
  
  Read Psalm 139:23-24
  
  "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."
  
  Answer:
  
  3. What doe this scripture tell us about God's role in examining our conscience? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Part 3 - Self-Reflection Prompts
  
  Take a few quiet minutes to think about these questions.
  
  4. What things have I put before God (sports, friends, phone, etc.) and why? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  5. What does God teach us about speaking unkindly or hurting someone with my words? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  6. Is ignoring someone in need or having been selfish a sin? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  7. Have I been dishonest or taken something that wasn't mine? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  8. Describe why failing to forgive or holding on to anger is a sin. REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Part 4 - Scripture: The Institution of Confession
  
  Read: John 20:21-23
  
  "Again Jesus said, 'Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.' And with that He breathed on them and said, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.'"
  
  9. Who is Jesus speaking to in this passage? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  10. What gift does Jesus give them in this moment? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  11. How does this passage show that the Sacrament of Reconciliation comes from Jesus Himself? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Part 5 - Closing Prayer
  
  Pray this quietly to yourself as you conclude this lesson so it may stay with you:
  
  "Lord Jesus, thank you for giving Your Church the gift of forgiveness. Help me to trust in Your mercy and approach confession with a humble heart. Amen."
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