For anyone who does not have a copy of the "Act of Contrition":

 

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all

my heart. Inchoosing to do wrong and

failing to do good, I have sinned against

You, whom I should love above all

things.

I firmly intend, with Your help, to do

Penance to sin no more, andavoid

whatever leads me to sin.

Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and

died for us.

In his name, my God, have mercy.

Amen.