Preparation for Confession
Forgive me, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, for all my sins, through Your boundless mercy and through the intercessions of Your Most Holy Mother, the Virgin Mary, and all the Holy Angels and Archangels, the Holy Fathers and Teachers, the Apostles and Martyrs, and all Your Saints. Forgive me, Lord, for all the sins I have committed from my motherโs womb until this very momentโwhether in thought, word, or deed, knowingly or unknowingly, willingly or unwillingly, in secret or in public, by day or by night, awake or asleep, at all times and in all places.
Prayers Before Confession
Preparation for Confession
๐ Forgive me, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, for all my sins, through Your boundless mercy and through the intercessions of Your Most Holy Mother, the Virgin Mary, and all the Holy Angels and Archangels, the Holy Fathers and Teachers, the Apostles and Martyrs, and all Your Saints. Forgive me, Lord, for all the sins I have committed from my motherโs womb until this very momentโwhether in thought, word, or deed, knowingly or unknowingly, willingly or unwillingly, in secret or in public, by day or by night, awake or asleep, at all times and in all places.
Prayers Before Confession
๐ (At this point, the believer lists their sins. However, confession is not just about listing past sins; it is about recognizing separation from God and seeking His mercy through sincere repentance.)
List of Sins and Their Explanation
โ ๏ธ Sin | ๐ Explanation |
---|---|
๐ดโโ ๏ธ Robbery | Violent theft or burglary |
๐ก Envy | Desiring what belongs to others |
๐ฐ Gambling | Playing games for money or valuables |
๐ฃ๏ธ Idle Talk | Useless, excessive talking |
๐ Pride | Arrogance, self-importance |
๐ฐ Greed | Love of money, bribery |
โ Impurity | Lack of shame in sin |
๐ Flirtation | Unchaste relationships |
๐ค Breaking Promises | Failing to keep oneโs word |
๐ฅ Anger | Uncontrolled wrath, outbursts |
๐ Lustful Kissing | Kissing for sensual pleasure |
๐คฏ Impure Thoughts | Dwelling on sinful desires |
๐ Reading Immoral Books | Engaging in literature that promotes sin |
๐ฟ Leading Others to Sin | Encouraging or approving of sinful acts |
๐ Evil Dreams | Sinful inclinations revealed in sleep |
๐ญ Malicious Thoughts | Planning wrongdoing in the mind |
๐ฌ Bad Habits | Knowing something is harmful but continuing it |
๐ Holding Grudges | Refusing to forgive |
๐๏ธ Gossip | Speaking ill of others |
๐คฌ Wrath | Excessive anger |
๐ Sexual Immorality | Living for bodily pleasure |
๐ Gluttony | Overeating, excessive consumption |
๐จ Rape | Sexual violence against another |
๐ญ Addiction to Pleasure | Inability to resist temptations of the flesh |
๐คฌ Swearing | Using vulgar language |
๐๏ธ Blasphemy | Speaking against God and the faith |
๐คท Lack of Focus | Inattentiveness in spiritual matters |
โ๏ธ Indifference | Cold-heartedness towards others |
๐ค Resentment | Holding onto anger and bitterness |
โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Coldness of Heart | Lack of love for God and others |
๐ธ Greediness | Selfishness, unwillingness to share |
๐ช Betrayal | Exposing others to harm through deceit |
โ Negligence | Failing to fulfill responsibilities |
๐๏ธ Oath-Breaking | Swearing false oaths |
๐คก Disrespect | Mocking or ridiculing others |
๐ Laziness | Avoiding work or responsibilities |
๐ญ Hypocrisy | Pretending to be virtuous while sinning |
๐ฉโ๐ฉโ๐ฆ Disrespect for Parents | Neglecting or dishonoring them |
๐ข Hatred | Holding animosity towards others |
โ ๏ธ Heresy | Accepting false religious teachings |
๐คฒ Withholding Help from the Needy | Failing to aid the poor and suffering |
๐ Adultery | Being unfaithful to oneโs spouse |
๐ถ Abortion | Ending an unborn childโs life |
๐ท Drunkenness | Excessive drinking leading to sin |
๐ช Murder | Taking a human life |
๐งโโ๏ธ Sorcery | Engaging in magic or occult practices |
๐ดโโ ๏ธ Lying | Deception in speech or actions |
๐ Idolatry | Worshiping anything other than God |
๐ฝ๏ธ Gluttony | Indulgence in excess |
๐ Despair | Losing hope in Godโs mercy |
๐ Taking Revenge | Seeking harm against others |
๐ซ Masturbation | Self-gratification |
๐ฃ๏ธ Spreading Falsehoods | Slandering others |
๐ Excessive Curiosity | Seeking unnecessary or sinful knowledge |
๐โโ๏ธ Theft | Taking what does not belong to you |
๐ Lack of Prayer | Neglecting oneโs spiritual duties |
๐ซ Disobedience | Rejecting rightful authority |
๐ Vanity | Excessive concern with appearance |
๐ Worldliness | Placing material possessions above faith |
โช Neglecting Church Services | Failing to attend or participate in worship |
๐ธ Financial Misuse | Wasting money or using it for sinful purposes |
๐คฒ Neglecting Charity | Refusing to help those in need |
โ Doubting God | Lack of faith in His guidance |
๐ญ Immoral Entertainment | Watching or engaging in sinful content |
๐ Breaking Fast | Eating forbidden foods during fasting periods |
โ๏ธ Profaning Holy Things | Disrespecting sacred objects |
โช Desecration of the Church | Causing damage or disorder in places of worship |
๐ False Piety | Practicing faith for outward show |
๐คฌ Cursing | Wishing harm upon others |
๐๏ธ Neglecting the Needy | Ignoring those in poverty |
๐คฅ Betrayal of Trust | Violating confidence for personal gain |
๐ฎ Sorcery | Engaging in witchcraft or divination |
๐ Greed | Hoarding wealth instead of using it for good |
๐ Prayer of Repentance
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Forgive me for all the sins I have committed and lead me to true repentance. Strengthen me in faith and righteousness, and grant me the grace to walk in Your ways. Amen.