IConfess - Confession Guide 2.0

This app is now available for free to encourage individuals to regularly participate in the Sacrament of Confession.

If you wish to support the ongoing development of this app, donations can be made through PayPal at [email protected] or via bitcoins to wallet: 1CwrvqJdXw5XTtb4VadW8zWkgFrwrjTYdz.

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This application is the original and pioneering Confession guide for Roman Catholics on the iPhone. It has been featured in various Catholic blogs and videos, such as: YouTube Link.

NOTE: This tool is designed to complement the Sacrament of Penance and Confession, not to replace it.

It serves as a comprehensive guidebook and aid for Roman Catholics preparing for the Sacrament of Confession. The app assists users in conducting a thorough Examination of Conscience prior to Confession and helps in recalling what to confess to the Priest.

The application presents an easily navigable electronic book with additional features, including:

• Capability to search for specific content
• Ability to flag items for quick reference during Confession
• Detailed Examination of Conscience with the option to flag individual sins, facilitating a structured Confession process
• Optional icon badging indicating the number of flagged notes/sins, serving as a reminder for future Confessions
• Logging feature to record all Confessions and remember key points discussed with the Priest
• Built-in notepad for jotting down notes to discuss during Confession

The guide covers various aspects of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, including:

• About Confession
  • Definition, purpose, and procedure
  • Understanding sins
• Thorough Examination of Conscience
  • Examination of each of the Ten Commandments in detail
  • The Seven Deadly Sins
  • Other categories of sins
• Prayers related to Confession
• Readings on Confession

To utilize this app effectively during Confession:

1. Conduct an Examination of Conscience, assessing each Commandment and marking committed sins by tapping the flag icon.
2. Review flagged items, rephrase sins in the notepad facility, including details like frequency and severity.
3. Engage in the Sacrament of Penance with a Priest, utilizing your notepad for guidance during the process.
4. Maintain a Confession Log to capture Priest suggestions and personal resolutions from the Confession.

The application has garnered positive feedback from users:

• "The App is just what I needed to prepare for a good Confession after over a year."
• "As a former protestant minister, I find this app beneficial in maintaining consistency and quality in my Confessions."
• "This app motivated me to go to confession within 24 hours and aids me in reflecting on Church teachings."

Content is meticulously researched from reputable Catholic sources such as the Vatican's Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholic.org, HolySpiritInteractive.net, CatholicParents.org, CatholicCulture.org, and EWTN.