_Hi All, [This is a re-post, as promised today on the Sonrise Morning Show with Brian Patrick. Enjoy!]
I wanted to share this Examination of Conscience for children. I got it from a colleague, educator and popular speaker, Barbara Falk, who teaches in a wonderful religious ed program in Manhattan called The Narnia Clubs. There are many of these available online, but I thought this one was particularly good for use with young children. God bless you!

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE FOR CHILDREN

1.    I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD. YOU SHALL NOT HAVE OTHER GODS BESIDE ME. 
-    Do I speak ( PRAY ) to God every day? :  when I wake up, before meals, before going to sleep.
-    As  soon as I wake up, do I give ( OFFER  ) Him my school work and all my day?
-    Do I remember to THANK God for the good things I have done or received?
-    Do I put my trust in good luck charms, palm reading and superstitions, rather than God alone?
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2.    YOU SHALL NOT USE GOD’S NAME IN VAIN.
-    Have I used the words “God” or “Jesus” in anger or with lack of respect?
-    Have I used ugly words or language?
-    Have I wished evil on another?
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3.    REMEMBER TO KEEP GOD’S DAY HOLY.
-    Do I go to Mass on Sunday unless I had a good reason ?  (lack of transportation, sickness)
-    Do I do all I can to make Sunday a day of rest and joy for my family?
-    Do I pay attention to Mass, or do I tease or distract others by talking or playing?
-    Do I arrive late at Mass or leave early?

4.    HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER
-    Do I respect and obey my parents?
-    Have I treated them badly by word or deed?
-    Am I willing to help round the house or must I be nagged a hundred times?
-    Do I try to get along with my brothers and sisters? Am I a tattletale or bully?
-    Do I try to give good example, especially to younger siblings?
-    Do I respect others in authority: baby-sitters, old people, teachers, priests, nuns?

5.    YOU SHALL NOT KILL
-    Do I beat up others or hurt their bodies?
-    Do I say mean things, or make fun of others to hurt their feelings?
-    Am I willing to play with everyone? Have I stopped speaking to anyone?
-    Do I encourage others to do bad things?
-    Do I take care of my health such as eating the right food and taking care of the body God has given me?
-    Are there kids I will not play with or be mean to because they look different?

6.    YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY
-    Do I treat my body and other people’s bodies with respect and purity?
-    Do I look at television shows, movies, or pictures that are bad and hurt my soul and mind?
-    Am I modest in the clothes I wear and in my speech , remembering that I truly am a daughter/son of God?

7.    YOU SHALL NOT STEAL
-    Have I taken things that were not mine from a store or another person?
-    Have I broken or misused another person’s property on purpose?
-    Do I return things that I borrow? In good condition?

8.    YOU SHALL NOT LIE    (YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR)
-    Do I tell the truth? Do I say things about other people that are not true?
-    Did I cheat in class or in a game?
-    Do I tell lies to make myself look good?
-    Do I tell lies to protect myself from being punished?
-    Do I tell lies to make another person look bad or get them in trouble?
-    Am I a tattletale?

9.    YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR’S WIFE
-    Do I get mad when I have to share my friends?
-    Am I jealous of my siblings and do I want my parent’s attention for myself constantly?
-    Am I willing to share my things and my time with others?

10.    YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GOODS
-    Am I thankful to God and my parents for what they have given me?
-    Do I share the things I have with my family, friends and poor people?
-    Am I jealous or envious of the things others have?
-    Am I jealous or envious of the abilities others have?


THE ACT OF CONTRITION
Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you.  I detest all my sins
because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend you, my God,
who are all good and deserving of all my love.  I firmly resolve with the help of your grace,
to confess my sins, to do penance , and to amend my life.  Amen.