Do not wait for questions, tell yourself.

How to do confession for the first time. The most important thing is really to be aware and not to return to the old life. First, pray to the holy spirit to help you, then examine your conscience (see below). Do not feel like you must hold back, feel embarrassed, or lie.

“forgive me, father, for i have sinned. Take some time beforehand to do an examination of conscience, and be ready to tell the priest your sins. The priest should welcome you kindly and.

Take him/her to a restaurant, or to a garden, or to a sweeping outdoor scene when the. Begin by making the sign of the cross. Ask god mentally for help and repent sincerely.

Be sorry for your sins. Remember your sins, do not rush, do not hurry, have enough time. Confession, this is a step forward to a new,.

Guide to first confession make a good examination of conscience read the “suggestions for a good examination of onscience” on the other side of this sheet. The sacramental confession can be received within eight days either before or after the. Think over your life and ask the holy spirit to help you remember.

And here’s the confession cheat sheet (or click here for the printable pdf ): Slowly, without fear or shame, recount your sins to the priest. You could find a parish with a regular time for confession, turn up at the time and join the queue.