**This examination of Conscience follows the 10 Commandment and may be more youth friendly

RECONCILIATION CELEBRATION - LENT 

Entrance Rite (Please stand)
1. Opening Hymn: 

2. Greeting: (All make the sign of the cross) 
 Grace to you and peace 
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Eph. 1:2)

3 Litany of Praise:   (adapted from Sunday Celebration of the Word and Hours p.45)
Lord Jesus, Loving Saviour, you died to bring us new life, Lord, have mercy (Lord, have mercy)
Lord Jesus, Faithful Servant, you cleanse us from sin, Christ, have mercy (Christ, have mercy)
Lord Jesus, Merciful Redeemer, you humbled yourself for our salvation, Lord, have mercy 											(Lord, have mercy)

4. Opening prayer: Let us pray - - - 	
God of compassion, 
you await the sinners return 
and spread a feast to welcome home the lost. 
Save us from the temptations 
that lead us away from you, 
and draw us back by your continual love, 
that we may take our place in your household 
and gladly share our inheritance with others. 
Grant this through Christ, who frees us from sin, 
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
holy and mighty God forever and ever. Amen.  (Sunday Celebration of the Word and Hours p.53)

Liturgy of the Word (Be seated)
5. Reading from the Word of God: 	
Jeremiah 17:5-8 (Sunday Lectionary #78 p. 670, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time)   or
Joel 2:12-18 (Sunday Lectionary #219 p. 112, Ash Wednesday)		
Psalm 103 (The Lord is Kind and Merciful)
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (Sunday  Lectionary #33 p. 216, Fourth Sunday in Lent C) 
Luke 15:1-3,11-32 (Sunday Lectionary #33 p. 217, Fourth Sunday in Lent C)					 

6.Short homily or Silent reflection:

7. Prayer for repentance:  (Please stand)
Let us Pray:	(Silent prayer) 
 Almighty and eternal God,
When you sent our Saviour into the world,
you gave us all an example to follow. 
In humble obedience he took upon himself a body like ours 
and gave himself up to death on a cross. 

In your mercy grant us the grace to learn 
from the example of his passion 
and to share in the glory of his resurrection
  ----Amen.           (Sunday Celebration of the Word and Hours p. 60)

Examination of Christian Living
8. Examination of conscience:  (Please be seated)
 Presider: Let us turn to God, our merciful Father,
	asking Him to guide us as we examine our lives in truth and honesty.
	Please respond to the petition “Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation” 
									with - “Father forgive us”
	
Presider: I am the Lord your God, you shall not have strange gods before me. 
Reader: Do I love God as a child of God? 
	Do I remember to pray every day?
	Do I put my trust in God and thank him for all he has done for me? 
(Silent prayer)
 Presider: Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation
All: Father, forgive us.
	
Presider: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Reader: Do I always say God’s name reverently and with love?
	Do I show my love for God by the way I show my love for others?
(Silent prayer)
Presider: Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation
All: Father, forgive us.
		
Presider: Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day. 
Reader: Do I keep Sunday holy by attending Mass?
	Do I try to be reverent and listen carefully to God’s word at Mass?
	Do I share my talent with my parish by singing and participating in the ministries?
	Do I make Sunday a day of prayer and rest?
(Silent prayer)
Presider: Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation.
All: Father, forgive us.

Presider: Honour your father and your mother.
Reader: Do I respect and obey my parents?
	Do I try to get along with my brothers, sisters, and other family members?
	Do I live each day in such a way that I give a good example for others?
	Do I respect other people and treat them with love and kindness?  
(Silent prayer)
Presider: Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation.
All: Father, forgive us.

Presider: You shall not kill.
Reader: Do I hurt others by calling them names or making fun of them?
	Do I quarrel or pick fights with others or say mean things behind their backs?
	Do I try to love all people, no matter who they are?
(Silent prayer)
Presider: Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation.
All: Father, forgive us.

Presider: You shall not commit adultery.
Reader: Do I treat my body as the temple of God’s spirit?
	Do I look at shows, movies or pictures that are immoral?
	Do the clothes I wear cover my body appropriately?
(Silent prayer)
Presider: Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation.
All: Father, forgive us.

Presider: You shall not steal:
Reader: Do I take things that do not belong to me?
	Do I destroy or misuse other peoples property?
	Do I return things I borrow in good condition?
(Silent prayer)
Presider: Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation.
All: Father, forgive us.

Presider: You shall not commit false witness against your neighbour.
Reader: Do I always tell the truth?
	Do I tell lies to make myself look good or to protect myself?
	Do I lie to make others look bad or get them into trouble?
(Silent prayer)
Presider: Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation.
All: Father, forgive us.

Presider: You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife.
	Do I spend quality time with my family members?
	Do I willingly share my friends with others?
	Do I respect others, regardless of colour or religion?
(Silent prayer)
Presider: Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation.
All: Father, forgive us.

Presider: You shall not covet your neighbour’s goods.
	Do I get jealous of the abilities and possessions of others?
	Do I willingly share what I have with others?
	Do I thank God for all the blessings he has given me?
(Silent prayer)
Presider: Lord, show us your love and grant us your salvation.
All: Father, forgive us.	

9. Community act of sorrow: (Please stand)
Brothers and sisters, we share the fact that we are all sinners, 
all capable of ignoring God’s holy Word. 
But we also share the desire for forgiveness and transformation 
through the power of Incarnate Love. 
Let us confess our sins and pray for each other:
I confess to Almighty God - - - -		 

Conclusion of the Rite
10. Lord’s Prayer:
We hope for the coming of God’s holy kingdom. 
Let us pray boldly in the words that Jesus himself gave us: 
Our Father - - - 

11. Thanksgiving for God’s forgiveness and mercy:
O God, rich in mercy,
you so loved the world 
that when we were dead in our sins, 
you sent your only Son for our deliverance. 
Lifted up from the earth, he is light and life; 
exalted upon the cross, he is truth and salvation. 
Raise us up with Christ and make us rich in good works, 
that we may walk as children of light
 toward the paschal feast of heaven. 
We thank you and we praise you, 
through Christ, our deliverance and our hope. 
	(adapted from Sunday Celebration of the Word and Hours p.53

12. Blessing and  invitation to the Sacrament: (Priests leave to hear confessions following the blessing) 

13. Instrumental Music