Lent is a time for reflection and repentance.
It is a time to think about where we have failed to love both God and our neighbor.
All are encouraged to avail themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

Guide to Confession

1. Bless me father for I have sinned. My last confession was _____________.

2. My sins are…….( confess your sins beginning with the most serious ones )

3. (After confessing your sins….):
For these sins and those that I cannot remember at this moment, I ask forgiveness.

(The priest may give some advice and encouragement here. Then he will give you your penance)

(Before the absolution, please pray the act of contrition)

Act of Contrition
Lord Jesus Christ, son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner

Traditional:
O my God I am heartily sorry for having offended you
And I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell.
But most of all because they offend you, My God, who are so good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve with the help of your grace
To confess my sins, to do penance, and amend my life. Amen.

(The priest will then give you the Absolution.)

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Gabay sa Pagkukumpisal

1. Basbasan po ninyo ako sapagka’t ako’y nagkasala.
Ang aking huling kumpisal ay noong _____________.

2. Ito po ang aking mga kasalanan
(sabihin po dito ang iyong mga kasalanan, simula sa malalaking pagkakasala)

3. (Pagkatapos ay sabihin)
Para sa mga kasalanang ito at doon sa hindi ko maalala sa ngayon, humihingi po ako ng kapatawaran.

(Maaaring magbigay ng kaunting payo ang pari at sasabihin kung ano ang dapat dasalin o gawin bilang tanda ng iyong pagsisisi.)

(Bago ang dasal ng pagpapatawad sa kasalanan, bigkasin po ang panalangin ng pagsisisi)
Panginoong Hesus, Anak ng Diyos, ako na isang makasalanan, ay inyo pong kaawaan.

(Dadasalin ng pari ang panalangin para sa kapatawaran ng mga kasalanan)