[Iscool]

That has to be a scary thing for folks in RCIA. I have a friend who went through, and I sent her in with a little flashlight and a copy of the Act of Contrition. She was afraid she’d get nervous and forget!

You go in with a rote confession??? Interesting...

[Grateful2God]

Part of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, known as Confession, is a wonderful blend of soul-searching; formulated prayer; heart-to-heart discussion with the priest in persona Christi, that is, in the Person of Christ; absolution, contribution and a firm resolution to try to overcome our faults.

Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven, and I fear the pains of Hell, and Thy just punishments on earth. But most of all, I seek to detest my sins simply because they offend Thee, my God, because Thou alone art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy Grace to avoid the near occasion of sin, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

I'm a crossover from Vatican II, so you may see a few minor differences, but that is basically the Act of Contrition said by the penitent when we are absolved from our sins.