Confession

St. Cunegunda

5900 Saint Lawrence St.

Detroit, Michigan 48210

Phone: (313) 842-3450

St. Cunegunda – Mass Times

Sunday 11:30 am (eng/esp)

Friday 7:15 am

Saturday *6 pm Español

St. Cunegunda – Confessions

Friday  8 am

St. Cunegunda – Adoration

Friday  8 am - 4 pm

Saint Gabriel

8118 W. Vernor Hwy

Detroit, Michigan 48209

Phone: (313) 841-0753

St. Gabriel – Mass Times

Sunday

*9:30 am, 1 pm (eng/esp), *7 pm

Monday, Wednesday & Friday *6 pm

*Spanish / Español

St. Gabriel – Confessions

Monday 6:40 pm

Wednesday 5 pm

St. Gabriel – Adoration

Monday 6:40 pm - 7:40 pm

Wednesday 5 pm - 6 pm

Holy Redeemer

1721 Junction

Detroit, Michigan 48209

Phone: (313) 842-3450

Most Holy Redeemer – Mass Times

Sunday 8 am, *10 am, *12 pm, *6 pm

Monday & Wednesday 7:15 am

Tuesday & Thursday 7:15 am, *6 pm

Friday & Saturday 8:30 am

*Spanish / Español

Most Holy Redeemer – Confessions

Tues 9 am Thur 5 pm Sat 4 pm 

Most Holy Redeemer – Adoration

Monday - Friday 6 - 7 am

Thursday 5 - 6 pm Additional 

Saturday 7:15 am - 8:15 am

HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION

For Children ages 7+

The priest will greet you and together you say: “In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

You say: “Forgive me Father for I have sinned.” You tell the priest how long it has been since your last confession.

You tell the priest your sins.

The priests talks with you and gives you a penance.

You pray the Act of Contrition. (See below.)

The priest prays the words of absolution. Your sins are forgiven.

You then say, “Thank you father.” You leave to do your penance and spend time in prayer.

1ST COMMANDMENT

You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.

(The first commandment teaches us to put God first in our lives.)

Have I prayed every day?

Do I put Jesus first?

Have I tried to pay attention during Mass and prayers?

2ND COMMANDMENT

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

(The second commandment teaches us to speak with respect about God and others.)

Have I used God’s name carelessly?

Am I respectful in church?

Have I used bad words?

3RD COMMANDMENT

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

(The third commandment teaches us to take time to worship God regularly and frequently.)

Do I willingly attend and participate in Mass every Sunday when my parents take me?

Have I been moody and rebellious with my parents about praying and going to Church on Sunday?

Do I help my family make Sunday a special day for Jesus?

4TH COMMANDMENT

Honor your father and your mother.

(The fourth commandment teaches us to appreciate and respect our parents and those in authority.)

Have I been respectful to my parents?

Have I been respectful to my brothers and sisters?

Have I done my chores without complaining or needing to be reminded?

Do I listen to my parents or do I sometimes talk back to them?

Am I always willing to be helpful to my parents and family?

Have I been disrespectful to teachers or other adults?

Have I pouted and been moody?

5TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not kill.

(The fifth commandment teaches us to appreciate and respect the gift of life.)

Do I keep my patience or do I lose my temper?

Have I been selfish toward my parents, brothers and sisters, teachers, or my friends and schoolmates?

Have I treated others with respect or have I made fun of them, called them names and hurt them with my words or actions?

Do I forgive those who have hurt me?

Do I think violent thoughts towards others?

6TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not commit adultery

(The sixth commandment teaches us to respect the gift of our bodies and to respect others.)

Do I show respect for my body?

Do I treat the bodies of others with respect?

Have I watched bad televisions shows, looked at bad pictures or videos, or gone to bad internet sites?

Have I listened to or told bad jokes or stories?

Do I talk about body parts of myself or others with respect?

7TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not steal.

(The seventh commandment teaches us to respect private property and the rights of others.)

Have I stolen something that belongs to someone else?

Have I been responsible with money or have I wasted it?

Have I returned the things I have borrowed?

Have I ruined someone else’s things?

Have I always respected other people’s property or have I broken or destroyed it?

8TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor

(The eighth commandment teaches us always to speak the truth and never to say more than is necessary.)

Do I always tell the truth or do I sometimes lie?

Have I cheated at school or games?

Have I copied someone else’s homework?

Have I broken a promise?

Have I gossiped or told bad things about others?

9TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

(The ninth commandment teaches us to respect the relationships God has given us.)

Have I been jealous of the friends that someone else has?

Have I tried to be kind to others?

Have I tried to think only good thoughts about others which helps me to love them?

10TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not covet your neighbor's things.

(The tenth commandment teaches us to find happiness where we are and to be grateful for what we do have.)

Have I been jealous of the things that my friends have?

Have I nagged my parents into buying things because my friends have them?

Have I helped others when they needed help?

Have I wanted to steal what others have?

ACT OF CONTRITION

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing 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, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.   Amen.

HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION

For Teenagers ages 13+

The Priest will greet you.

The penitent says: “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.” You then say how long it has been since your last Confession.

The penitent tell the priest this sins and briefly answers any relevant questions.

The priest will give you some advice and will assign you a penance.

The penitent will next pray the Act of Contrition (See prayer below).

The priest then gives the penitent absolution.

1ST COMMANDMENT

You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.

(The first commandment teaches us to put God first in our lives.)

Did I deny God’s existence?

Did I refuse to believe God’s revelation as taught by Scripture or the teaching office of the Church?

Did I believe in or use horoscopes, fortune telling, good luck charms, tarot cards, Ouija boards or reincarnation?

Did I deny I was a Catholic? Did I abandon the Catholic Faith for any period of time?

Did I despair of or presume on God’s mercy?

Did I neglect prayer for a long time? Did I fail to pray daily?

2ND COMMANDMENT

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

(The second commandment teaches us to speak carefully, to respect the power of our words, and to say only what we mean to say.)

Did I blaspheme God or take God’s Name in vain, curse or break an oath or vow?

Do I joke crudely about the Church, God, Mary, the saints, or other holy things?

Have I talked about others with respect and reverence?

3RD COMMANDMENT

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

(The third commandment teaches us to take time to worship God regularly and frequently.)

Did I intentionally miss Mass on Sunday or on a Holy Day of Obligation through my own fault?

Am I always reverent in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament?

Was I purposefully inattentive at Mass? Did I carelessly arrive late to Mass? Did I unnecessarily leave Mass early?

Did I do unnecessary work on Sunday?

Did I fail to contribute to the support of the Church?

Have I failed to educate myself concerning the teachings of the Church?

Did I fast as required on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday? (Ages 18 – 59) Did I abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent? (Ages 14 and up)

Did I fail to receive Holy Communion during the Easter Season? Did I fail to confess my sins at least once a year?

Did I receive Holy Communion in the state of mortal sin?

Did I receive Holy Communion without fasting for one hour or more from food and Drink? (Water and medicine are permitted)

Did I make a bad Confession by deliberately not telling all the mortal sins I had committed?

4TH COMMANDMENT

Honor your father and your mother.

(The fourth commandment teaches us to appreciate and respect our parents and those in authority.)

Did I disobey or disrespect my parents or legitimate superiors?

Am I too critical of my parents? Did I do things to upset my parents on purpose?

Did I do my chores immediately when asked without complaining? Do I seek to help my mom and dad around the house?

Am I obeying and honoring those in place of my parents, such as teachers and principals?

Do I skip class? Do I behave well in class or do I play around? Do I lie to my teachers?

Do I keep my patience or do I lose my temper?

Have I been selfish toward my parents, brothers and sisters, teachers, or my friends and schoolmates?

5TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not kill.

(The fifth commandment teaches us to appreciate and respect the gift of life.)

Did I contribute to anyone’s abandoning to the Catholic Faith?

Was I impatient, angry, envious, unkind, proud, jealous, revengeful, hateful towards others or lazy?

Did I give bad example, abuse drugs, drink alcohol to excess, fight or quarrel?

Did I physically injure or kill anyone?

Have I had an abortion, advised, or supported an abortion?

Did I participate in or approve of the grave evil known as “mercy killing” or euthanasia?

Did I attempt suicide or physically harm myself?

Have I hurt anyone's reputation by deliberately spreading rumors or keeping rumors alive by passing them on?

Did I stand up for those who are bullied or ridiculed?

6TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not commit adultery

(The sixth commandment teaches us to respect the gift of our sexuality and the gift of marriage.)

Did I respect my future spouse by being pure and faithful now? Did I perform sexual acts with anyone of the opposite or same sex?

Did I deliberately look at impure television, internet, plays, pictures, or movies? Did I look at pornography?

Did I perform impure acts by myself (masturbation)?

Did I dress immodestly or provocatively or act in a way in order to incite lust in others?

Did I use impure or suggestive words? Did I tell impure stories or listen to them?

Did I do things to make my boyfriend or girlfriend jealous or angry?

7TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not steal.

(The seventh commandment teaches us to respect private property and the rights of others.)

Did I steal, cheat, help or encourage others to steal, cheat or keep stolen goods? Have I made a restitution for stolen goods?

Have I cheated on my tests, quizzes, or homework at school?

Am I putting forth my best effort in my studies, work, or chores?

8TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor

(The eighth commandment teaches us always to speak the truth and never to say more than is necessary.)

Did I tell lies? Deliberately in order to deceive or injure others? Did I commit perjury?

Did I share things on social media that go against the teachings of the Church, especially in regard to the sanctity of marriage between one man and one woman, the dignity of sexuality, and dignity of human life?

Did I gossip or reveal the faults or sins of others? Did I fail to keep secrets that should have been kept?

9TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

(The ninth commandment teaches us to appreciate the relationships God has given us.)

Did I willfully entertain impure thoughts or desires?

Was I uncharitable in thought, word, or deed?

10TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not covet your neighbor's things.

(The tenth commandment teaches us to find happiness where we are and to be grateful for what we do have.)

Have I forgiven those who have hurt or harmed my loved ones or me?

Am I envious of others? Do I wish that others be deprived of the goods or talents that they have? Am I jealous of others?

ACT OF CONTRITION

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of hell. But most of all, because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.

HOW TO GO TO CONFESSION

The Priest will greet you.

The penitent says: “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.” You then say how long it has been since your last Confession.

The penitent tell the priest this sins and briefly answers any relevant questions.

The priest will give you some advice and will assign you a penance.

The penitent will next pray the Act of Contrition (See prayer below).

The priest then gives the penitent absolution.

1ST COMMANDMENT

You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.

(The first commandment teaches us to put God first in our lives.)

Did I deny God’s existence?

Did I refuse to believe God’s revelation as taught by Scripture or the teaching office of the Church?

Did I believe in or use horoscopes, fortune telling, good luck charms, tarot cards, Ouija boards or reincarnation?

Did I deny I was a Catholic? Did I abandon the Catholic Faith for any period of time?

Did I despair of or presume on God’s mercy?

Did I neglect prayer for a long time? Did I fail to pray daily?

2ND COMMANDMENT

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

(The second commandment teaches us to speak carefully, to respect the power of our words, and to say only what we mean to say.)

Did I blaspheme God or take God’s Name in vain, curse or break an oath or vow?

Do I joke crudely about the Church, God, Mary, the saints, or other holy things?

Have I talked about others with respect and reverence?

3RD COMMANDMENT

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

(The third commandment teaches us to take time to worship God regularly and frequently.)

Did I miss Mass on Sunday or on a Holy Day of Obligation through my own fault?

Am I always reverent in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament?

Was I purposefully inattentive at Mass? Did I carelessly arrive late to Mass? Did I unnecessarily leave Mass early?

Did I do unnecessary work on Sunday?

Did I fail to contribute to the support of the Church?

Have I failed to educate myself concerning the teachings of the Church?

Did I fast as required on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday? (Ages 18 – 59) Did I abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent? (Ages 14 and up)

Did I fail to receive Holy Communion during the Easter Season? Did I fail to confess my sins at least once a year?

Did I receive Holy Communion in the state of mortal sin?

Did I receive Holy Communion without fasting for one hour or more from food and Drink? (Water and medicine are permitted)

Did I make a bad Confession by deliberately not telling all the mortal sins I had committed?

4TH COMMANDMENT

Honor your father and your mother.

(The fourth commandment teaches us to appreciate and respect our parents and those in authority.)

Did I disobey or disrespect my parents or legitimate superiors (i.e. boss)?

Did I neglect my duties to my husband, wife, children or parents?

Did I fail to actively take an interest in the religious education and formation of my children?

Did I give a full day’s work in return for a full day’s pay?

Did I give a fair wage to my employee?

Did I give scandal by what I said or did especially in the presence of the young?

5TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not kill.

(The fifth commandment teaches us to appreciate and respect the gift of life.)

Did I contribute to anyone’s abandoning to the Catholic Faith?

Was I impatient, angry, envious, unkind, proud, jealous, revengeful, hateful towards others or lazy?

Did I give bad example, abuse drugs, drink alcohol to excess, fight or quarrel?

Did I gossip or speak badly about others?

Did I physically injure or kill anyone?

Have I had an abortion, advised, or supported an abortion?

Did I participate in or approve of the grave evil known as “mercy killing” or euthanasia?

Did I attempt suicide or physically harm myself?

6TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not commit adultery

(The sixth commandment teaches us to respect the gift of our sexuality and the gift of marriage.)

Was I unfaithful in my marriage vows? Did I commit adultery?

Did I practice contraception or was I or my spouse permanently sterilized (tubal ligation or vasectomy)?

Did I perform impure acts by myself (masturbation) or with another (adultery, fornication, or sodomy)?

Did I marry or advise another to marry outside of the church?

Did I deliberately look at impure television, internet, plays, pictures, or movies so as to incite lust? Did I look at pornography?

Did I dress immodestly or provocatively?

Did I use impure or suggestive words? Did I tell impure stories or listen to them?

Have I intentionally fantasized?

7TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not steal.

(The seventh commandment teaches us to respect private property and the rights of others.)

Did I steal, cheat, help or encourage others to steal, cheat or keep stolen goods? Have I made a restitution for stolen goods?

Did I deliberately fail to fulfill my contracts or to pay my bills? Did I give or accept bribes?

Did I rashly gamble, speculate, or deprive my family of the necessities of life?

Did I cut corners in my job, not return supplies, waste time needlessly?

8TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor

(The eighth commandment teaches us always to speak the truth and never to say more than is necessary.)

Did I tell lies? Deliberately in order to deceive or injure others? Did I commit perjury?

Did I vote in accordance with a properly informed conscience, in a ways consistent with the teachings of the Church, in regard to the sanctity of marriage and of human life issues?

Did I gossip or reveal the faults or sins of others? Did I fail to keep secrets that should have been kept?

9TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

(The ninth commandment teaches us to appreciate the relationships God has given us and to avoid inappropriate relationships.)

Did I willfully entertain impure thoughts or desires?

Was I uncharitable in thought, word, or deed?

10TH COMMANDMENT

You shall not covet your neighbor's things.

(The tenth commandment teaches us to find happiness where we are and to be grateful for what we do have.)

Have I forgiven those who have hurt or harmed my loved ones or me?

Am I envious of others? Do I wish that others be deprived of the goods or talents that they have? Am I jealous of others?

ACT OF CONTRITION

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of hell. But most of all, because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.