Examination of Conscience (Ages 6–10)
Click the sins that apply to you. Only the selected sins will print.
Pride
I bragged about what I have or can do.
I said I was better than my friends.
I didn’t listen when someone tried to help me.
I wanted to be the center of attention.
I showed off my toys or things I have.
I got upset when I wasn’t praised.
I said “I’m right” even when I wasn’t.
I was impatient when I didn’t get my way.
I wanted everyone to notice me.
I felt too important and ignored others.
Greed
I didn’t share my toys or snacks.
I wanted more than I needed.
I took something without asking.
I kept things I should have given away.
I was jealous of what others had.
I asked for too many things.
I didn’t give when someone needed help.
I tried to get everything for myself.
I wanted gifts more than spending time with others.
I was selfish about treats or toys.
Lust
I looked at things I shouldn’t.
I teased someone about how they look.
I said mean things about how someone looks.
I touched things inappropriately.
I laughed at private parts or bathroom jokes.
I repeated bad words I heard about others.
I watched things I shouldn’t have.
I tried to copy what others do that’s wrong.
I didn’t respect others’ privacy.
I made fun of others in a mean way.
Envy
I wanted what my friends had.
I got jealous of someone’s toys.
I was upset when someone got more attention.
I compared myself to others.
I wanted the same as someone else.
I was unhappy when friends did better than me.
I felt upset when others were praised.
I didn’t share because I was jealous.
I was mad when someone had something I didn’t.
I copied others because I wanted the same.
Gluttony
I ate too much candy or food.
I wanted more even if I was full.
I wasted food.
I refused to wait my turn for snacks.
I complained about what was served.
I ate without saying thanks.
I took more than my share.
I ate in secret when told not to.
I focused on food instead of prayer.
I ignored healthy choices.
Wrath
I yelled at my family or friends.
I hit or pushed someone.
I got angry over small things.
I said mean words.
I refused to forgive quickly.
I stomped or slammed doors when upset.
I blamed others instead of saying sorry.
I was impatient with my teachers or parents.
I argued instead of listening.
I held a grudge.
Sloth
I didn’t do my chores.
I avoided homework.
I was lazy with prayer or bedtime routines.
I refused to help others.
I procrastinated when asked to clean.
I played instead of finishing responsibilities.
I avoided practicing skills I’m learning.
I ignored school tasks.
I was lazy with hygiene.
I didn’t try my best at activities.