Traditional Roman Rite · 1962 Missale Romanum
Before approaching the Sacrament of Penance, spend time in quiet prayer asking the Holy Spirit to illumine your conscience. Examine each area honestly and with humility. Remember that God's mercy is infinite for the truly repentant soul.
Steps: Examination of conscience → Sincere contrition → Firm purpose of amendment → Confession to a priest → Perform your penance.
Before approaching the Sacrament of Penance, spend time in quiet prayer asking the Holy Spirit to illumine your conscience. Examine each area honestly and with humility. Remember that God's mercy is infinite for the truly repentant soul.
Steps: Examination of conscience → Sincere contrition → Firm purpose of amendment → Confession to a priest → Perform your penance.