BEDTIME  EXAMEN 

" The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything." 
Saint Julian of Norwich
Listen to "Examen for Children"
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Each night before bedtime, find a quiet place without the distraction of TV, computer or cell phone. Take a deep breath and remember that God is in you. In your heart, speak to God. Perhaps say something like:

  1. Here I am, Lord. I know that you are with me. 
  2. Thank you, God, for this day. One good thing I remember about today is ...
  3. As I think about today and all the things that happened I feel....(happy, sad, content, worried)  Make an Examination of Conscience using the "Going to Confession" book pages 6-8 or The Ten Commandments.
  4. Lord, I didn't always do the right thing today. I am sorry about... (Pray the Act of Contrition) 
  5. Help me to be a good disciple tomorrow.
  6. Pray: The Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
  7. Saint_______,pray for us. 
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Examination of Conscience

Children's Examination of Conscience - Love of God - Love of Others - Love of Self
Children's Examination of Conscience - The Lord's Prayer 
Student's Examination of Conscience - The Ten Commandments 
Examination of Conscience For Parents- Applying Morality to Technology 
A Beatitudes Examination of Conscience- Blessed are...
The Greatest Commandments Examination of Conscience- You shall love the Lord your God with...
An Examination of Conscience Based on St. Paul's Thoughts on Love- Love is patient...​

Formal Act of Contrition

​Oh my God,
I am heartily sorry for having offended You,
and I detest all my sins,
because of your just punishments,
but most of all because they offend You,
my God,
Who are all-good
and deserving of all my love.
 I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace,
to sin no more
​and to avoid the near occasions of sin.
  Amen.