May the Almighty and merciful Lord grant me pardon, absolution, and
remission of all my sins. Amen.

Q. 91. What does "Confiteor" mean?
A. "Confiteor" is the first word of this prayer in Latin, and means "I
Confess."

Q. 92. How is the Confiteor divided?
A. The Confiteor is divided into two parts. In the first part we
acknowledge our sins in the presence of God and of His Saints and
Angels. In the second part we beg the Saints and Angels to aid us in
obtaining forgiveness.

Q. 93. What should we bear in mind in saying any prayer, and especially
the Confiteor?
A. While saying any prayer, and especially the Confiteor, we should bear
in mind that we are in the presence of God, and of His Saints and
Angels, who see us and hear us, though we can not see or hear them.



AN ACT OF FAITH.


Q. 94. Say the Act of Faith.
A. O my God! I firmly believe that Thou art one God in three Divine
persons, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; I believe that Thy Divine Son
became man, and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the
living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy
Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed them, who canst