Going to Confession

Description

Going to Confession helps children understand the meaning of going to the Sacrament of Penance and how to make a good one. After explaining the Sacrament, Fr. Locasik leads young people through an examination of conscience based on the 10 Commandments. Full-color illustrations. Chapters include

• The Sacrament of Penance
• To Receive the Sacrament of Penance (the requirements of the Sacrament)
  • Examination of Conscience – Finding Out Your Sins
    • Questions You Ask Yourself About God (the First Commandment)
    • Questions You Ask Yourself About the Holy Name of God (the Second Commandment)
    • Questions You Ask Yourself About Sunday (the Third Commandment)
    • Questions You Ask Yourself About Parents (the Fourth Commandment)
    • Questions You Ask Yourself About Being Kind (the Fifth Commandment)
    • Questions You Ask Yourself About Being  Pure (the Sixth and Ninth Commandment)
    • Questions You Ask Yourself About Being Honest (the Seventh and Tenth Commandments)
    • Questions You Ask Yourself About Being Truthful (the Eighth Commandment)
  • Being Sorry for Sin
  • Desire Not to Sin Again – An Act of Contrition
  • Telling Your Sins to the Priest
• How to Make Your Confession
• What To Do After Confession
• What Jesus Does For You in the Sacrament of Penance
• Thank You, Mother Mary
• How Often Should You Go to Confession?

Most of these “chapters’ are only a page long, with a few of them being 2-3 pages long with subheadings (for example, Father Lovasik offers 3 Acts of Contrition).