Examination of Conscience for Single Persons

Responsibilities to God:

• Have I gone to Mass every Sunday? Have I participated at Mass or have I daydreamed or been present with a blank mind?
  
• Have I prayed every day (15-20 minutes)?
  
• Have I read the Bible? Have I studied the truths of our faith and allowed them to become more a part of the way I think and act? Have I read any spiritual books or religious literature?
  
• Have I told God that I want to love him with my whole heart, mind and strength? Do I hold any resentments toward God?
  
• Have I recognized my need for Jesus and his salvation? Have I asked the Holy Spirit to empower me to live the Christian life?
  
• Have I been financially generous to the Church? Have I participated in parish or religious activities?
  
• Have I held resentments toward the Church or Church authorities? Have I forgiven them?
  

Responsibilities to others and to myself:

• Have I been rebellious, disobedient or disrespectful to anyone in authority?
  
• Have I lied to or deceived others—friends, boss, or coworkers?
  
• Have I been arrogant and stubborn?
  
• Have I gotten angry or nurtured and held grudges and resentments?
  
• Have I refused to forgive others—parents,relatives, employers, former friend, a former spouse? Have I cultivated hatred?
  
• Have I felt sorry for myself or nurtured self-pity?
  
• Have I engaged in sexual fantasies? Have I looked at others lustfully?
  
• Have I read pornographic literature or looked at pornographic pictures, shows or movies?
  
• Have I masturbated?
  
• Have I lustfully kissed or sexually touched someone? Have I had sexual intercourse?
  
• Have I had an abortion or encouraged another to have one?
  
• Have I gossiped about others? Have I slandered anyone? HaveI told lies about others? Have I mocked or made fun of others?Responsibilities to society:Have I been a Christian witness to those with whom I work or associate? Have I spoken to anyone about the Gospel and how important it is to believe in Jesus?
  
• Have I allowed the Gospel to influence my political and social opinions?
  
• Have I had a proper Christian concern for the poor and needy?
  
• Have I paid my taxes?
  
• Have I fostered or nurtured hatred toward my ‘political’ opponents, either local, national or international?
  
• Have I been prejudiced toward others because of race, color, religion or social status?