--- producer: Confiteor name: Examination of Conscience version: 1.0.0 description: A standard examination of conscience organized by the Ten Commandments, Precepts of the Church, and duties of one's state in life. color: #5C6BC0 --- # First Commandment - **Category:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Framework:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Scripture:** You shall have no other gods before Me. (Ex 20:3) - **Description:** Fidelity to God alone—rejecting idols, superstition, and pride, and holding fast to the Lord in fear and love. (Dt 10:12-13, 17-20; Dt 4:15-16; Isa 2:17-18) ### 1 Have I denied the faith? > I denied my faith. ### 2 Have I doubted the faith? > I doubted my faith. ### 3 Have I lost trust in God's mercy? > I lost trust in God's mercy. ### 4 Have I engaged in superstition? > I engaged in superstition. ### 5 Have I engaged in occult practices? > I engaged in occult practices. ### 6 Have I consulted horoscopes to seek guidance or control apart from God? > I consulted horoscopes to seek guidance or control apart from God. ### 7 Have I questioned God's truth? > I questioned God's truth. ### 8 Have I refused to seek help through prayer? > I refused to seek help through prayer. ### 9 Have I refused to seek help through the sacraments? > I refused to seek help through the sacraments. ### 10 Have I refused to seek help through the teaching of the Church? > I refused to seek help through the teaching of the Church. ### 11 Have I despaired of God's willingness to forgive me? > I despaired of God's willingness to forgive me. ### 12 Have I presumed on forgiveness while refusing to repent? > I presumed on forgiveness while refusing to repent. # Second Commandment - **Category:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Framework:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Scripture:** You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. (Ex 20:7) - **Description:** Reverence in speech, worship, vows, and oaths, with no careless or dishonest use of holy things. (Dt 10:20-21; Sir 27:4-7, 14-17) ### 1 Have I taken the Lord's name in vain? > I took the Lord's name in vain. ### 2 Have I used holy things without respect? > I used holy things without respect. ### 3 Have I sworn falsely? > I swore falsely. ### 4 Have I spoken blasphemously in words? > I spoke blasphemously in words. ### 5 Have I spoken blasphemously by my example? > I spoke blasphemously by my example. ### 6 Have I used God's name carelessly, such as swearing without thought? > I used God's name carelessly, such as by swearing without thought. ### 7 Have I mocked God in words or attitudes? > I mocked God in words or attitudes. ### 8 Have I treated prayers as meaningless? > I treated prayers as meaningless. ### 9 Have I used prayers without attention or reverence? > I used prayers without attention or reverence. ### 10 Have I used the holy names of God, Jesus, Mary, or the saints as jokes? > I used holy names as jokes. ### 11 Have I spoken of holy names in a disrespectful way? > I spoke of holy names in a disrespectful way. ### 12 Have I made promises lightly that called upon God's name? > I made promises lightly that called upon God's name. ### 13 Have I made vows or oaths without seriousness? > I made vows or oaths without seriousness. ### 14 Have I failed to keep a promise I made before God? > I failed to keep a promise made before God. ### 15 Have I failed to keep a vow made before God? > I failed to keep a vow made before God. ### 16 Have I failed to keep an oath made before God? > I failed to keep an oath made before God. ### 17 Have I used the name of God to control someone? > I used the name of God to control someone. ### 18 Have I used God's name to pressure someone? > I used God's name to pressure someone. ### 19 Have I used God's name to threaten someone? > I used God's name to threaten someone. ### 20 Have I used God's name to excuse wrongdoing? > I used God's name to excuse wrongdoing. ### 21 Have I used God's name to justify untruth? > I used God's name to justify untruth. ### 22 Have I used God's name to justify deception? > I used God's name to justify deception. # Third Commandment - **Category:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Framework:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Scripture:** Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. (Ex 20:8) - **Description:** Keeping holy time for the Lord through Sabbath rest and worship rather than treating sacred time as ordinary labor. (Ex 34:21-23, 28; Lev 26:2; Heb 4:9-11; Mk 2:27-28) ### 1 Have I missed Mass on Sunday or Holy Days without a serious reason? > I missed Mass on Sunday or Holy Days without a serious reason. ### 2 Have I gone to Mass without respect and attention? > I went to Mass without respect and attention. ### 3 Have I treated Sunday like any other day? > I treated Sunday like any other day. ### 4 Have I chosen extra work on Sunday that prevented worship, rest, or family prayer? > I chose extra work that prevented worship, rest, or family prayer. ### 5 Have I chosen unnecessary activities on Sunday that prevented worship, rest, or family prayer? > I chose unnecessary activities that prevented worship, rest, or family prayer. ### 6 Have I arrived late for Mass without a serious reason? > I arrived late for Mass without a serious reason. ### 7 Have I left Mass early without a serious reason? > I left Mass early without a serious reason. ### 8 Have I talked or been distracting during Mass? > I talked or distracted others during Mass. ### 9 Have I used my phone inappropriately during Mass? > I used my phone inappropriately during Mass. ### 10 Have I distracted myself during Mass? > I distracted myself during Mass. ### 11 Have I distracted others during Mass? > I distracted others during Mass. ### 12 Have I neglected Sunday prayer through laziness? > I neglected Sunday prayer through laziness. ### 13 Have I neglected Sunday spiritual habits through laziness? > I neglected Sunday spiritual habits through laziness. ### 14 Have I failed in Sunday prayer because I made myself too busy? > I failed in Sunday prayer because I was too busy. ### 15 Have I failed in Sunday spiritual habits because I made myself too busy? > I failed in Sunday spiritual habits because I was too busy. # Fourth Commandment - **Category:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Framework:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Scripture:** Honor your father and your mother. (Ex 20:12) - **Description:** Honoring parents and lawful authority, and fulfilling family and civic duties with respect and obedience. (Dt 10:19-20; Dt 17:11-13, 19-20; Rom 13:1-7) ### 1 Have I dishonored my parents? > I dishonored my parents. ### 2 Have I dishonored elders? > I dishonored elders. ### 3 Have I dishonored lawful authority? > I dishonored lawful authority. ### 4 Have I neglected my family duties? > I neglected my family duties. ### 5 Have I failed to help when I should? > I failed to help when I should. ### 6 Have I failed to guide when I should? > I failed to guide when I should. ### 7 Have I failed to show respect when I should? > I failed to show respect when I should. ### 8 Have I refused to obey legitimate authority? > I refused to obey legitimate authority. ### 9 Have I ignored good advice? > I ignored good advice. ### 10 Have I answered with contempt? > I answered with contempt. ### 11 Have I answered with disrespect? > I answered with disrespect. ### 12 Have I answered with stubbornness? > I answered with stubbornness. ### 13 Have I neglected my responsibilities to children entrusted to me? > I neglected my responsibilities to children entrusted to me. ### 14 Have I neglected my responsibilities to students entrusted to me? > I neglected my responsibilities to students entrusted to me. ### 15 Have I neglected my responsibilities to employees entrusted to me? > I neglected my responsibilities to employees entrusted to me. ### 16 Have I neglected my responsibilities to others placed under my care? > I neglected my responsibilities to those placed under my care. ### 17 Have I failed to show proper love to parents and elders? > I failed to show proper love to parents and elders. ### 18 Have I failed to show proper honor to parents and elders? > I failed to show proper honor to parents and elders. ### 19 Have I failed to show proper gratitude to parents and elders? > I failed to show proper gratitude to parents and elders. ### 20 Have I failed to show proper respect to parents and elders? > I failed to show proper respect to parents and elders. ### 21 Have I failed to give needed support to parents and elders? > I failed to give support when it was needed. # Fifth Commandment - **Category:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Framework:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Scripture:** You shall not murder. (Ex 20:13) - **Description:** Anger, cruelty, violence, reckless harm, and neglect of life, including harm done by silence when warning is needed. (Sir 10:6-7, 18; Rom 14:13, 15, 20-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 Have I harmed others by anger? > I harmed others by anger. ### 2 Have I harmed others by insults? > I harmed others by insults. ### 3 Have I harmed others by cruelty? > I harmed others by cruelty. ### 4 Have I harmed others by threats? > I harmed others by threats. ### 5 Have I harmed others through unfair neglect? > I harmed others through unfair neglect. ### 6 Have I ignored another person’s well-being? > I ignored another person’s well-being. ### 7 Have I caused serious injury to someone? > I caused serious injury to someone. ### 8 Have I joined violence? > I joined violence. ### 9 Have I intentionally endangered someone’s life? > I intentionally endangered someone’s life. ### 10 Have I cooperated in actions that intentionally destroy innocent human life? > I cooperated in actions that destroy innocent human life. ### 11 Have I failed to protect life when I should have? > I failed to protect life when I should have. ### 12 Have I treated my life with reckless disregard? > I treated my life with reckless disregard. ### 13 Have I treated others’ lives with reckless disregard? > I treated others’ lives with reckless disregard. ### 14 Have I harmed myself through self-harm? > I harmed myself through self-harm. ### 15 Have I encouraged someone else to self-harm? > I encouraged someone else to self-harm. # Sixth Commandment - **Category:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Framework:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Scripture:** You shall not commit adultery. (Ex 20:14) - **Description:** Bodily purity and self-mastery, resisting passions that drag the person away from holiness. (Rom 6:12-13; Rom 13:13-14) ### 1 Have I committed fornication? > I committed fornication. ### 2 Have I committed adultery? > I committed adultery. ### 3 Have I committed masturbation? > I committed masturbation. ### 4 Have I committed any other deliberate sexual act? > I committed other deliberate sexual acts. ### 5 Have I looked at explicit sexual behavior online? > I looked at explicit sexual behavior online. ### 6 Have I looked at explicit sexual behavior offline? > I looked at explicit sexual behavior offline. ### 7 Have I done explicit sexual behavior online? > I did explicit sexual behavior online. ### 8 Have I done explicit sexual behavior offline? > I did explicit sexual behavior offline. ### 9 Have I chased pornography or sexual content with full consent? > I chased pornography or sexual content with full consent. ### 10 Have I violated marital faithfulness in my thoughts? > I violated marital faithfulness in my thoughts. ### 11 Have I violated marital faithfulness in my actions? > I violated marital faithfulness in my actions. ### 12 Have I weakened chastity in marriage by deliberate unfaithfulness? > I weakened chastity in marriage through deliberate unfaithfulness. ### 13 Have I used coercion to lead someone into sexual sin? > I used coercion to lead someone into sexual sin. ### 14 Have I used manipulation to lead someone into sexual sin? > I used manipulation to lead someone into sexual sin. ### 15 Have I abused influence to lead someone into sexual sin? > I abused influence to lead someone into sexual sin. # Seventh Commandment - **Category:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Framework:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Scripture:** You shall not steal. (Ex 20:15) - **Description:** Greed, theft, and living for possessions, gain, or comfort rather than trust in God. (Lk 12:15-21; Job 20:19-23, 26-29; Sir 27:1-3) ### 1 Have I stolen money? > I stole money. ### 2 Have I stolen possessions? > I stole possessions. ### 3 Have I cheated someone? > I cheated someone. ### 4 Have I been dishonest with money? > I was dishonest with money. ### 5 Have I been dishonest with possessions? > I was dishonest with possessions. ### 6 Have I misused time? > I misused time. ### 7 Have I misused opportunities? > I misused opportunities. ### 8 Have I taken what was not mine? > I took what was not mine. ### 9 Have I damaged property that was not mine? > I damaged property that was not mine. ### 10 Have I ignored debts that I owed? > I ignored debts that I owed. ### 11 Have I ignored responsibilities regarding property? > I ignored responsibilities regarding property. ### 12 Have I failed to make things right when I should have? > I failed to make things right when I should have. ### 13 Have I committed fraud? > I committed fraud. ### 14 Have I engaged in dishonest accounting? > I engaged in dishonest accounting. ### 15 Have I misused workplace resources for my benefit? > I misused workplace resources for my benefit. ### 16 Have I misused government resources for my benefit? > I misused government resources for my benefit. ### 17 Have I benefitted from another person’s theft? > I benefitted from another person’s theft. ### 18 Have I allowed wrongdoing to continue when I had a duty to stop it? > I allowed wrongdoing to continue when I had a duty to stop it. # Eighth Commandment - **Category:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Framework:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Scripture:** You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. (Ex 20:16) - **Description:** Truthfulness, and guarding another's good name, secrets, and reputation. (Sir 27:4-7, 14-17; Rom 14:13-21) ### 1 Have I lied? > I lied. ### 2 Have I gossiped? > I gossiped. ### 3 Have I repeated harmful rumors? > I repeated harmful rumors. ### 4 Have I exaggerated? > I exaggerated. ### 5 Have I spoken in a way that damaged someone’s good name? > I spoke in a way that damaged someone’s good name. ### 6 Have I given false testimony? > I gave false testimony. ### 7 Have I broken confidentiality when I should have protected the truth? > I broke confidentiality when I should have protected the truth. ### 8 Have I twisted information to mislead someone? > I twisted information to mislead someone. ### 9 Have I made mean accusations? > I made mean accusations. ### 10 Have I shared unverified rumors? > I shared unverified rumors. ### 11 Have I harmed someone with unkind speech? > I harmed someone with unkind speech. ### 12 Have I judged others unfairly? > I judged others unfairly. ### 13 Have I spoken with harshness without caring about the truth? > I spoke with harshness without caring about the truth. ### 14 Have I spoken with contempt without caring about charity? > I spoke with contempt without caring about charity. # Ninth Commandment - **Category:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Framework:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Scripture:** You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. (Ex 20:17) - **Description:** Inner discipline over thoughts and desires, keeping the imagination and will from being ruled by sin. (Rom 6:12-13; Rom 13:13-14; Heb 4:12-13) ### 1 Have I agreed to lustful thoughts? > I agreed to lustful thoughts. ### 2 Have I imagined impure fantasies? > I imagined impure fantasies. ### 3 Have I chosen impurity in my thoughts instead of resisting temptation? > I chose impurity in my thoughts instead of resisting temptation. ### 4 Have I stayed with provocative images that stirred lust? > I stayed with provocative images that stirred lust. ### 5 Have I stayed with provocative messages that stirred lust? > I stayed with provocative messages that stirred lust. ### 6 Have I stayed with provocative conversations that stirred lust? > I stayed with provocative conversations that stirred lust. ### 7 Have I excused lustful thoughts in my mind? > I excused lustful thoughts. ### 8 Have I treated impurity as “normal” in my desires? > I treated impurity as normal. ### 9 Have I let impurity grow by making it seem acceptable? > I let impurity grow by making it seem acceptable. ### 10 Have I waited too long to run from temptation? > I waited too long to run from temptation. ### 11 Have I continued conversations that led to lust? > I continued conversations that led to lust. ### 12 Have I stayed in situations that led to lust? > I stayed in situations that led to lust. # Tenth Commandment - **Category:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Framework:** TEN_COMMANDMENTS - **Scripture:** You shall not covet your neighbor's goods. (Ex 20:17) - **Description:** Envy, comparison, and disordered desire for what belongs to others. (Lk 12:15-21; Rom 13:13-14; Rom 14:13-21) ### 1 Have I been greedy? > I have been greedy. ### 2 Have I treated money as more important than charity? > I treated money as more important than charity. ### 3 Have I treated money as more important than justice? > I treated money as more important than justice. ### 4 Have I treated possessions as more important than charity? > I treated possessions as more important than charity. ### 5 Have I treated possessions as more important than justice? > I treated possessions as more important than justice. ### 6 Have I wanted what belongs to others? > I wanted what belongs to others. ### 7 Have I wanted something that belongs to others in a way that hurts love? > I wanted what belongs to others in a way that hurts love. ### 8 Have I wanted something that belongs to others in a way that hurts fairness? > I wanted what belongs to others in a way that hurts fairness. ### 9 Have I wanted something that belongs to others in a way that hurts peace? > I wanted what belongs to others in a way that hurts peace. ### 10 Have I been envious of another person’s success? > I was envious of another person’s success. ### 11 Have I been envious of another person’s possessions? > I was envious of another person’s possessions. ### 12 Have I been envious of another person's talents? > I was envious of another person’s talents. ### 13 Have I let envy stop me from rejoicing in what is good? > I let envy stop me from rejoicing in what is good. ### 14 Have I been unwilling to be generous? > I was unwilling to be generous. ### 15 Have I been unwilling to do my duty because I wanted comfort? > I was unwilling to do my duty because I wanted comfort. ### 16 Have I been unwilling to do my duty because I wanted pleasure? > I was unwilling to do my duty because I wanted pleasure. ### 17 Have I been unwilling to do my duty because I wanted more for myself? > I was unwilling to do my duty because I wanted more for myself. # Sunday & Holy Days - **Category:** PRECEPTS_OF_THE_CHURCH - **Framework:** PRECEPTS - **Description:** Giving God the first place in time by worship and rest, especially through the Sabbath pattern. (Ex 34:21-23; Lev 26:2; Heb 4:9-11; Mk 2:27-28) ### 1 Have I missed Mass on a Sunday without a serious reason? > I missed Mass on a Sunday without a serious reason. ### 2 Have I missed Mass on a Holy Day of Obligation without a serious reason? > I missed Mass on a Holy Day of Obligation without a serious reason. ### 3 Have I gone to Mass without paying attention? > I went to Mass without paying attention. ### 4 Have I gone to Mass without acting with reverence? > I attended Mass without acting with reverence. # Confession - **Category:** PRECEPTS_OF_THE_CHURCH - **Framework:** PRECEPTS - **Description:** Purity, mercy, repentance, and accountability before God. (Rom 6:12-14; Heb 4:14-16; 1 Tim 5:22) ### 1 Have I gone one year without making a sacramental confession when I could have gone? > I went at least one year without making a sacramental confession when I was able. ### 2 Have I delayed going to confession after realizing I committed serious sin? > I delayed confession after recognizing serious sin. ### 3 Have I avoided confession to protect my comfort? > I avoided confession to protect my comfort. ### 4 Have I avoided confession to protect my reputation? > I avoided confession to protect my reputation. ### 5 Have I deliberately failed to confess a sin I knew should have been confessed? > I deliberately withheld a sin instead of confessing it faithfully. # Holy Communion - **Category:** PRECEPTS_OF_THE_CHURCH - **Framework:** PRECEPTS - **Description:** Reverent worship, covenant faithfulness, and holy rest before God. (Ex 34:21-28; Lev 26:2; Heb 4:9-11) ### 1 Have I failed to receive Holy Communion at least once during the Easter season when I could? > I did not receive Holy Communion at least once during the Easter season when I was able. # Fasting & Abstinence - **Category:** PRECEPTS_OF_THE_CHURCH - **Framework:** PRECEPTS - **Description:** Self-denial and disciplined restraint before God, learning to govern appetite rather than be ruled by it. (Ex 34:28; Rom 13:13-14; Heb 4:9-11) ### 1 Have I failed to fast on Ash Wednesday when I was obliged and able? > I did not fast on Ash Wednesday when obliged and able. ### 2 Have I failed to fast on Good Friday when I was obliged and able? > I did not fast on Good Friday when obliged and able. ### 3 Have I failed to abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent when I was obliged and able? > I did not abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent when obliged and able. # Support of the Church - **Category:** PRECEPTS_OF_THE_CHURCH - **Framework:** PRECEPTS - **Description:** Material and practical support for those who serve in the house of God, so that holy work may continue faithfully. (2 Chr 31:19-21; 1 Tim 5:17-18) ### 1 Have I failed to support the Church according to my means? > I did not support the Church according to my means. ### 2 Have I given to the Church reluctantly instead of generously? > I contributed reluctantly instead of generously. # Married Persons - **Category:** PRECEPTS_OF_THE_CHURCH - **Framework:** PRECEPTS - **Description:** Mutual fidelity and orderly household life, with responsibility toward spouse and family. (1 Tim 5:14-16; Rom 13:7-8) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I neglected attending family Mass together? > I neglected attending family Mass. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I neglected the sacramental and spiritual life of our home? > I neglected the sacramental and spiritual life of our household. # Parents - **Category:** PRECEPTS_OF_THE_CHURCH - **Framework:** PRECEPTS - **Description:** Teaching children, forming them in reverence, and guiding the home with faithfulness and care. (Dt 4:10, 13-14; 2 Chr 31:18-21; 1 Tim 5:14, 16) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I failed to make family worship faithful and regular? > I did not keep family worship faithful and regular. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I failed to teach my children the faith? > I failed to teach my children the faith. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I failed to teach my children to pray? > I failed to teach my children to pray. # Widowed / Elderly / Retired - **Category:** PRECEPTS_OF_THE_CHURCH - **Framework:** PRECEPTS - **Description:** Later life lived in holiness, mutual support, and continued faithful witness. (1 Tim 5:15-18, 20-21; 2 Chr 31:20-21) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** WIDOWED_ELDERLY_RETIRED Has confession become less frequent without good reason? > My confession became infrequent without good reason. # Pride - **Category:** SEVEN_CAPITAL_SINS - **Framework:** CAPITAL_SINS - **Scripture:** Pride was not created for human beings. (Sir 10:18) - **Description:** Exalting oneself, forgetting dependence on God, and placing personal greatness above humility. (Sir 10:12-18; Isa 2:11, 17-18) ### 1 Have I been proud? > I have been proud. ### 2 Have I been boastful? > I have been boastful. ### 3 Have I been defensive? > I have been defensive. ### 4 Have I been unwilling to listen to God? > I was unwilling to listen to God. ### 5 Have I been unwilling to listen to other people? > I was unwilling to listen to other people. ### 6 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I boasted? > I boasted. ### 7 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I demanded attention? > I demanded attention. ### 8 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I acted like I was better than others? > I acted like I was better than others. ### 9 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I refused correction? > I refused correction. # Greed - **Category:** SEVEN_CAPITAL_SINS - **Framework:** CAPITAL_SINS - **Scripture:** Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed. (Lk 12:15) - **Description:** Being driven by gain and possessions rather than charity, justice, and trust in God. (Lk 12:15-21; Job 20:19-23, 26-29; Sir 27:1-3) ### 1 Have I been greedy? > I have been greedy. ### 2 Have I placed too much value on money? > I placed too much value on money. ### 3 Have I placed too much value on possessions? > I placed too much value on possessions. ### 4 Have I harmed charity because of greed? > My greed harmed charity. ### 5 Have I harmed justice because of greed? > My greed harmed justice. # Lust - **Category:** SEVEN_CAPITAL_SINS - **Framework:** CAPITAL_SINS - **Scripture:** Fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire. (Col 3:5) - **Description:** Allowing bodily desire to rule reason and holiness instead of self-mastery. (Rom 6:12-13; Rom 13:13-14) ### 1 Have I fed lust through my thoughts? > I fed lust through my thoughts. ### 2 Have I fed lust through my words? > I fed lust through my words. ### 3 Have I fed lust through my actions? > I fed lust through my actions. ### 4 Have I allowed temptation to grow instead of resisting it? > I allowed temptation to grow instead of resisting it. ### 5 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I flirted in an impure way? > I flirted in an impure way. ### 6 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I sexted? > I sexted. ### 7 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I used content that fed lust? > I used content that fed lust. ### 8 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I failed to resist impurity even when I knew it was wrong? > I failed to resist impurity even when I knew it was wrong. # Envy - **Category:** SEVEN_CAPITAL_SINS - **Framework:** CAPITAL_SINS - **Scripture:** All toil and all skill in work come from one person's envy of another. (Eccl 4:4) - **Description:** Resenting another's good and refusing peace, charity, and mutual upbuilding. (Rom 13:13-14; Rom 14:13-21) ### 1 Have I been jealous of others? > I was jealous of others. ### 2 Have I resented the gifts of others? > I resented the gifts of others. ### 3 Have I resented the successes of others? > I resented the successes of others. ### 4 Have I failed to rejoice in what is right and good? > I failed to rejoice in what is right and good. # Gluttony - **Category:** SEVEN_CAPITAL_SINS - **Framework:** CAPITAL_SINS - **Scripture:** Relax, eat, drink, be merry. (Lk 12:19-20) - **Description:** Letting appetite and comfort rule the person instead of disciplined gratitude. (Lk 12:19-21; Rom 13:13-14) ### 1 Have I lacked self‑control in eating? > I lacked self-control in eating. ### 2 Have I lacked self‑control in drinking? > I lacked self-control in drinking. ### 3 Have I lacked self‑control in other pleasures? > I lacked self-control in other pleasures. # Wrath - **Category:** SEVEN_CAPITAL_SINS - **Framework:** CAPITAL_SINS - **Scripture:** Get rid of all such things—anger, wrath, malice. (Col 3:8) - **Description:** Anger that becomes harsh, proud, or destructive rather than being governed by justice and charity. (Sir 10:6-7, 18; Rom 14:13-21) ### 1 Have I given in to anger? > I gave in to anger. ### 2 Have I kept grudges? > I kept grudges. ### 3 Have I wanted revenge? > I wanted revenge. ### 4 Have I failed to practice patience? > I failed to practice patience. ### 5 Have I failed to practice forgiveness? > I failed to practice forgiveness. ### 6 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I used silent treatment in anger? > I used the silent treatment in anger. ### 7 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I shown contempt toward my spouse? > I showed contempt toward my spouse. ### 8 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I been harsh toward my spouse? > I was harsh toward my spouse. ### 9 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I unfairly withdrawn love? > I unfairly withdrew love. ### 10 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Has parenting fatigue led me to unjust anger? > Parenting fatigue led me to unjust anger. ### 11 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Has parenting fatigue led me to neglect? > Parenting fatigue led me to neglect. ### 12 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Has parenting fatigue led me to inconsistent discipline? > Parenting fatigue led me to inconsistent discipline. # Sloth - **Category:** SEVEN_CAPITAL_SINS - **Framework:** CAPITAL_SINS - **Scripture:** How long will you lie there, O lazybones? (Prov 6:6-11) - **Description:** Spiritual laziness and unwillingness to persevere in God's rest and work. (Heb 4:9-11; 2 Chr 31:20-21; Deut 17:19-20) ### 1 Have I been spiritually lazy? > I have been spiritually lazy. ### 2 Have I neglected prayer? > I neglected prayer. ### 3 Have I neglected the sacraments? > I neglected the sacraments. ### 4 Have I avoided duties because it was easier? > I avoided duties because it was easier. ### 5 Have I avoided duties because I was afraid? > I avoided duties because I was afraid. ### 6 Have I avoided duties through deliberate avoidance? > I avoided duties through deliberate avoidance. ### 7 - **Applicable To:** WIDOWED_ELDERLY_RETIRED Have I become isolated? > I became isolated. ### 8 - **Applicable To:** WIDOWED_ELDERLY_RETIRED Have I become bitter? > I became bitter. ### 9 - **Applicable To:** WIDOWED_ELDERLY_RETIRED Have I become spiritually inactive? > I became spiritually inactive. ### 10 - **Applicable To:** WIDOWED_ELDERLY_RETIRED Have I failed in charity? > I failed in charity. ### 11 - **Applicable To:** WIDOWED_ELDERLY_RETIRED Have I failed in hope? > I failed in hope. # Children & Youth - School - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Learning obedience, honesty, and diligence rather than laziness or disregard for duty. (Dt 4:10; 2 Chr 31:20-21; Heb 4:11) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I cheated on schoolwork? > I cheated on schoolwork. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I copied schoolwork? > I copied schoolwork. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I disrespected teachers? > I disrespected teachers. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I disrespected classmates? > I disrespected classmates. ### 5 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I spoken untruthfully about assignments? > I spoke untruthfully about assignments. # Children & Youth - Home - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Learning obedience, honesty, and diligence rather than laziness or disregard for duty. (Dt 4:10; 2 Chr 31:20-21; Heb 4:11) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I avoided chores? > I avoided chores. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I complained about chores? > I complained about chores. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I been unkind to siblings? > I was unkind to siblings. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** CHILDREN_YOUTH Have I neglected home responsibilities? > I neglected home responsibilities. # Adolescents & Young Adults - School/Work - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Choosing companions, speech, and habits that build peace rather than jealousy, disorder, or ruin. (Sir 27:4-7, 14-17; Rom 13:13-14; Rom 14:13-21) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I been dishonest on tests? > I was dishonest on tests. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I been dishonest on projects? > I was dishonest on projects. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I been dishonest on work tasks? > I was dishonest on work tasks. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I failed to meet responsibilities fairly? > I failed to meet responsibilities fairly. # Adolescents & Young Adults - Peers - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Choosing companions, speech, and habits that build peace rather than jealousy, disorder, or ruin. (Sir 27:4-7, 14-17; Rom 13:13-14; Rom 14:13-21) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I pressured others to sin? > I pressured others to sin. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I joined bad company? > I joined bad company. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I ignored warning signs in friendships? > I ignored warning signs in friendships. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** ADOLESCENT_YOUNG_ADULT Have I ignored warning signs in places I go? > I ignored warning signs in places I go. # Single Adults - Work - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Using freedom for holiness, service, and disciplined self-mastery. (Rom 6:12-13; Heb 4:14-16; 1 Tim 5:22) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** SINGLE_ADULT Have I been lazy at work? > I was lazy at work. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** SINGLE_ADULT Have I been unethical at work? > I was unethical at work. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** SINGLE_ADULT Have I allowed too much work to make me neglect prayer? > I allowed too much work to make me neglect prayer. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** SINGLE_ADULT Have I allowed too much work to make me neglect spiritual duties? > I allowed too much work to make me neglect spiritual duties. # Single Adults - Discernment - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Using freedom for holiness, service, and disciplined self-mastery. (Rom 6:12-13; Heb 4:14-16; 1 Tim 5:22) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** SINGLE_ADULT Have I avoided God’s call because of comfort? > I avoided God’s call because of comfort. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** SINGLE_ADULT Have I avoided God’s call because of unchosen habits? > I avoided God’s call because of unchosen habits. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** SINGLE_ADULT Have I avoided God’s call because of impurity? > I avoided God’s call because of impurity. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** SINGLE_ADULT Have I refused to grow in virtue? > I refused to grow in virtue. # Married Persons - Spousal - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Faithfulness, mutual support, and responsible stewardship within the household. (1 Tim 5:14-16; Rom 13:7-8; 2 Chr 31:18-21) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I been faithful to my spouse? > I was not faithful to my spouse. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I been emotionally supportive to my spouse? > I was not emotionally supportive to my spouse. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I harmed the marriage with unloving words? > I harmed the marriage with unloving words. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I harmed the marriage with unloving actions? > I harmed the marriage with unloving actions. # Married Persons - Household - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Faithfulness, mutual support, and responsible stewardship within the household. (1 Tim 5:14-16; Rom 13:7-8; 2 Chr 31:18-21) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I handled chores fairly? > I did not handle chores fairly. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I handled money fairly? > I did not handle money fairly. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I handled resources with charity? > I did not handle resources with charity. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I handled resources with honesty? > I did not handle resources with honesty. ### 5 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I used chores, money, or resources to control others? > I used chores, money, or resources to control others. ### 6 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I used chores, money, or resources to neglect others? > I used chores, money, or resources to neglect others. ### 7 - **Applicable To:** MARRIED Have I used chores, money, or resources to take advantage of others? > I used chores, money, or resources to take advantage of others. # Parents - Children - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Shaping the household by prayer, discipline, and protection from scandal. (Dt 4:10, 13-14; Rom 14:13-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I modeled prayer for my children? > I did not model prayer for my children. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I disciplined my children justly? > I did not discipline my children justly. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I helped my children grow spiritually? > I did not help my children grow spiritually. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I neglected my children? > I neglected my children. ### 5 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I failed to correct my children? > I failed to correct my children. ### 6 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I allowed sin to grow in my children? > I allowed sin to grow in my children. # Parents - Correction & Protection - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Shaping the household by prayer, discipline, and protection from scandal. (Dt 4:10, 13-14; Rom 14:13-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I failed to correct wrongdoing in a timely way? > I failed to correct wrongdoing in a timely way. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I failed to correct wrongdoing in a fair way? > I failed to correct wrongdoing in a fair way. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I failed to correct wrongdoing in a loving way? > I failed to correct wrongdoing in a loving way. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I been inconsistent in correction? > I was inconsistent in correction. ### 5 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I refused clear boundaries? > I refused clear boundaries. # Parents - Avoiding Scandal - **Category:** STATE_IN_LIFE - **Framework:** DUTIES_OF_STATE - **Description:** Shaping the household by prayer, discipline, and protection from scandal. (Dt 4:10, 13-14; Rom 14:13-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I allowed situations at home that predictably lead children toward sin? > I allowed situations that led children toward sin. ### 2 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I allowed sinful habits to develop in the home? > I allowed sinful habits to develop in the home. ### 3 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I allowed unsafe media in the home? > I allowed unsafe media in the home. ### 4 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I been too permissive with media? > I was too permissive with media. ### 5 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I failed to monitor what my children consume? > I failed to monitor what my children consume. ### 6 - **Applicable To:** PARENT Have I failed to protect my children from spiritual danger? > I failed to protect my children from spiritual danger. # Direct & Voluntary Participation - **Category:** PARTICIPATION_IN_SIN_OF_OTHERS - **Framework:** SINS_OF_OTHERS - **Description:** Direct involvement, encouragement, approval, or silence that enables wrongdoing. (1 Tim 5:22; Rom 14:13, 15, 20-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 Have I joined in another person’s sin directly and on purpose? > I joined in another person’s sin directly and on purpose. # Ordering / Initiating Sin - **Category:** PARTICIPATION_IN_SIN_OF_OTHERS - **Framework:** SINS_OF_OTHERS - **Description:** Direct involvement, encouragement, approval, or silence that enables wrongdoing. (1 Tim 5:22; Rom 14:13, 15, 20-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 Have I told someone to commit a sin? > I told someone to commit a sin. ### 2 Have I pushed or pressured someone to commit a sin? > I pushed or pressured someone to commit a sin. ### 3 Have I initiated someone else’s sinful action? > I initiated someone else’s sinful action. # Advising / Encouraging - **Category:** PARTICIPATION_IN_SIN_OF_OTHERS - **Framework:** SINS_OF_OTHERS - **Description:** Direct involvement, encouragement, approval, or silence that enables wrongdoing. (1 Tim 5:22; Rom 14:13, 15, 20-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 Have I advised someone to commit a sin? > I advised someone to commit a sin. ### 2 Have I encouraged someone to commit a sin? > I encouraged someone to commit a sin. ### 3 Have I led someone into sin by my example? > I led someone into sin by my example. # Praising / Approving Sin - **Category:** PARTICIPATION_IN_SIN_OF_OTHERS - **Framework:** SINS_OF_OTHERS - **Description:** Direct involvement, encouragement, approval, or silence that enables wrongdoing. (1 Tim 5:22; Rom 14:13, 15, 20-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 Have I praised sinful behavior? > I praised sinful behavior. ### 2 Have I approved of sinful behavior? > I approved of sinful behavior. ### 3 Have I acted like sin was acceptable because it suited me? > I acted like sin was acceptable because it suited me. # Not Hindering / Not Disclosing - **Category:** PARTICIPATION_IN_SIN_OF_OTHERS - **Framework:** SINS_OF_OTHERS - **Description:** Direct involvement, encouragement, approval, or silence that enables wrongdoing. (1 Tim 5:22; Rom 14:13, 15, 20-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 Have I failed to report wrongdoing when I had a real duty to do so? > I failed to report wrongdoing when I had a duty. ### 2 Have I failed to stop wrongdoing when I could and should have? > I failed to hinder wrongdoing when I could and should have. # Protecting Evil-Doers - **Category:** PARTICIPATION_IN_SIN_OF_OTHERS - **Framework:** SINS_OF_OTHERS - **Description:** Direct involvement, encouragement, approval, or silence that enables wrongdoing. (1 Tim 5:22; Rom 14:13, 15, 20-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 Have I protected someone who was doing wrong? > I protected someone who was doing wrong. ### 2 Have I covered for someone’s wrongdoing? > I covered for someone’s wrongdoing. ### 3 Have I helped someone continue harming others? > I helped someone continue harming others. # Grave Offense (Leading Others to Sin) - **Category:** SCANDAL - **Framework:** SCANDAL - **Description:** Giving bad example or becoming a stumbling block that makes it easier for others to fall into sin. (Rom 14:13, 15-21; Ezek 33:6-9) ### 1 Have my actions or my failure to act deliberately led others to sin? > My actions or omissions deliberately led others to sin. ### 2 Have my choices made it easier for others to choose sin? > My choices made it easier for others to choose sin. ### 3 Have I encouraged sinful behavior by bad example? > I encouraged sinful behavior by my bad example. ### 4 Have I caused spiritual harm through my influence? > I caused spiritual harm through my influence.