The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission
is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy.

• God’s Gift of Forgiveness: A Pastoral Exhortation on the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. | El Regalo de Dios del Perdón
  
  
• Rediscover the Sacrament of Penance. Resources to help you answer questions about the Church and Church teachings.
   
• Penance: Reconciled to Right Relationship, Called to Heal and Restore.
   
• Confession: It Puts You Straight with Everyone
   
• Confession: Celebration of Mercy, not Trial before Prosecution
   
• Guide on How to Go to Confession...
   
• Examinations of Conscience: Before celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, one should prepare oneself with an examination of conscience, which involves reflecting prayerfully on one’s thoughts, words, and deeds in order to identify any sins.
  • Examination of Conscience based on the Ten Commandments. A Brief Examination of Conscience Based on the Ten Commandments.
    
  • Examination of Conscience in the Public Square. | en español
    
  • Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching. | en español
    
  • Examination of Conscience for Children
    
  • Examination of Conscience for Young Adults
    
  • Examination of Conscience for Single People
    
  • Examination of Conscience for Married Persons