An Act of Contrition

Oh My God, I am sorry for my sins.
In choosing to sin, and failing to do good, 
I have sinned against you and your church.
I firmly intend, with the help of your Son,
To make up for my sins
And to love as I should.  Amen

Prayer of Absolution

God, the Father of Mercies, 
      through the death and resurrection of his Son,
      has reconciled the world to himself
      and sent the Holy Spirit among us
     for the forgiveness of sins;
Through the ministry of the Church
     may God give you pardon and peace,
     and I absolve you from your sins
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
     and of the Holy Spirit, Amen
(Rite of Penance)