The Reconciliation
of a Penitent


Form One

*The Penitent begins*

Bless me, for I have sinned.


*The Priest says*

The Lord be in your heart and upon your lips that you may 
truly and humbly confess your sins: In the Name of the 
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.


*Penitent*

I confess to Almighty God, to his Church, and to you, that 
I have sinned by my own fault in thought, word, and deed, in 
things done and left undone; especially &mdash..  For these 
and all other sins which I cannot now remember, I am truly 
sorry.  I pray God to have mercy on me.  I firmly intend 
amendment of life, and I humbly beg forgiveness of God and 
his Church, and ask you for counsel, direction, and absolution.

*Here the Priest may offer counsel, direction, and comfort.*