Teens Confession | The Pilgrim Atlas

Examination of Conscience (Ages 11–20)

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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.