Examination of Conscience (Ages 11–20)
Click the sins that apply to you. Only the selected sins will print.
Pride
I acted arrogant or showed off my achievements.
I dismissed advice or guidance from others.
I boasted about my possessions or abilities.
I wanted constant recognition or attention.
I criticized others to feel superior.
I refused to admit my mistakes.
I compared myself to others and felt superior.
I felt entitled to more than I earned.
I ignored others’ contributions or talents.
I sought praise excessively.
Greed
I hoarded money, items, or resources.
I envied others’ wealth or possessions.
I prioritized material gain over relationships.
I took advantage of others for personal benefit.
I demanded more than my fair share.
I refused to give or help when able.
I obsessed over acquiring more than necessary.
I placed possessions above spiritual life.
I envied others’ success or earnings.
I used unfair means to get more.
Lust
I engaged in impure thoughts or desires.
I looked at or shared inappropriate material.
I made inappropriate sexual comments.
I used others for my own pleasure.
I acted disrespectfully towards someone’s body.
I ignored chastity in thought or action.
I pursued relationships for the wrong reasons.
I watched or engaged in pornography.
I encouraged others in sinful acts.
I failed to control impure desires.
Envy
I resented others’ achievements.
I was jealous of friends or classmates.
I compared myself negatively to others.
I undermined others out of jealousy.
I wished bad things would happen to someone out of envy.
I coveted what others had.
I was dissatisfied with what I have.
I begrudged someone’s success.
I spread gossip out of envy.
I allowed jealousy to influence my actions.
Gluttony
I overate or indulged excessively.
I drank too much alcohol or caffeine.
I wasted food or resources.
I neglected moderation in habits.
I prioritized pleasure over health.
I indulged while others were in need.
I ate or drank to excess out of habit.
I ignored the needs of my body or soul.
I let food or drink control me.
I focused on consumption over gratitude.
Wrath
I lost my temper easily.
I held grudges for a long time.
I lashed out verbally or physically.
I acted impatient or rude.
I blamed others unfairly.
I refused to forgive quickly.
I let anger control my actions.
I spoke harshly to someone in anger.
I sought revenge or retaliation.
I allowed resentment to grow inside me.
Sloth
I procrastinated important work or study.
I neglected responsibilities at home or school.
I avoided prayer or spiritual practices.
I spent excessive time on idle entertainment.
I neglected my health or hygiene out of laziness.
I avoided helping others.
I wasted time instead of being productive.
I refused to learn new skills or improve myself.
I ignored opportunities for growth.
I let laziness dominate my life.