It is helpful to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation by making an “examination of conscience.”
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Find a quiet, uninterrupted space
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Reflect on those occasions when you may have missed the mark,failing to love as you should.
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If it helps, a guide can be used as a tool for reflection. There are many examinations of conscience online.
Here is one based on the Ten Commandments: Examination-of-Conscience
When ready to seek the Sacrament of Reconciliation, if still a bit uneasy about what to do, it may help to print this handy guide (from Busted Halo) and bring it with you.