Start with the sign of the Cross…
“Bless me father, for I have sinned... this is my first confession.”
**Then- continue by telling the priest your sins. **
Finish by saying, “I am sorry for these and all of my sins.”
Listen to the words the priest says to you and listen for your penance.
Say the act of contrition:
O my God, I am heartly sorry for having offended thee, and I
detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.
Listen to the words of Absolution and forgiveness!