Act of Contrition

An Act of Contrition

We tell God we are sorry

My God,

I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.

In choosing to do wrong

And failing to do good,

I have sinned against you

Whom I should love above all things.

We promise not to sin again.

We try to make up for our sins

I firmly intend, with your help,

To do penance,

To sin no more

And to avoid whatever leads me to sin.

We ask God to forgive us in Jesus’ name

Our Savior Jesus Christ

Suffered and died for us.

In his name, my God, have mercy.