ConfesGuide11.26.2

Important: Please note that the app does not support a dark mode feature.

The Confession Guide App is a free Catholic resource for preparing for the Sacrament of Penance, based on the popular booklet "Short Guide for Confession" by Fr. James Socías. It offers clear instructions for what to do before, during, and after confession, featuring a concise Examination of Conscience, the Act of Contrition, and the Rite of Reconciliation.

Key features
- Aide for all ages: Includes a simplified Examination of Conscience for children, making the process accessible for younger penitents.
- Practical features: Includes a "Last Confession Date" keeper to help penitents remember their last confession.
- Comprehensive preparation: Provides a prayer before confession and an expanded Examination of Conscience based on the Ten Commandments for adults.
- Custom Reminder view with Weekly, Monthly, Annually or non-recurring events.

Guide to making a good confession: Offers instructions on the qualities of a good confession, such as being clear, concise, concrete, and complete.
User-friendly experience: An interface designed to be used in the confessional, with large, bold text for prayers and clear instructions.
User-controlled privacy: Guides you through your examination of conscience and create a private checklist of sins to confess.

Information and support
App developer: St Clement ePress
Contact for technical support: info@stclementepress.org
Website: http://www.stclementepress.org

Booklet publisher: Midwest Theological Forum
Contact for book inquiries:
Address: 4340 Cross Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 739-9750
Website: http://www.theologicalforum.org

Version History Revision of all views and resources 11.26.2 Jul 31 Updated views and modernized objective C code to all views. Reminder view added to setup custom reminders; Weekly, Monthly and Annually, or non-recurring reminders! 11.05 09/03/2025 Updates for version 18+ and iPhone 15 and 16 series devices 11.04 05/22/2025 Updated for iOS 17+ and tested for new devices iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Plus, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. 11.01 12/13/2023 Added 6.7 Display for Appstore presentation. 10.08 05/09/2023 Updated views to iOS 16.4, removed redundant ReminderView (iOS system includes reminders) 10.07 05/08/2023 Support for dark mode added and updates to the Ten Commandments view 10.06 04/02/2023 Minor updates to About view and updated language and links 10.05 03/03/2023 iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and iOS 16 10.04 11/11/2022 Prayer After Confession from Father Giacomo Capoverdi, Priest / Sacerdote at Diocese of Providence 10.03 09/07/2022 Updated all views to WebKit enabling improved readability and faster load times. Added Seven Penitential Psalms for penitent aid after confession. 10.02 07/20/2022 Updated for iOS 15.x and iPhone 13 1170px × 2532px viewport 10.01 11/12/2021 Updates for iOS 14.x and updates for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max sizes. 9.15 02/10/2021 Updated for iOS 13.x and minor changes and corrections for 2020 9.11 11/28/2019 Bug correction for Examination of Conscience (a literal date used for tests was not removed before released) 9.02 11/11/2018 Updates for iOS 12.x and iPad 3rd Generation, iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max 9.01 11/09/2018 Updates for iOS 12.x and iPhone XR, XS and XS Max 8.12 10/30/2018 Minor Navigation changes to comply with iOS 11.x 8.04 06/20/2018 Addition of "More Preparation" view and minor changes 8.03 03/13/2018 Updated for iOS 11.x and iPhone X 8.01 02/09/2018 Updated for iOS 10 plus added landscape views for iPad version. All views completely re-written 4 03/20/2017 Updates for iOS 9 which fixes CSS3 problems on Ten Commandments view and iPad Pro enhancements 3 12/12/2015 Completely re-written from tab view format.
Adapted for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+.
Support for iOS 8.4.1.
Includes additional prayers, last confession date keeper, children examination of conscience, additional examination of conscience and more. 2.1 08/31/2015 Updated Social networking 1.1 08/01/2013 1.0 07/08/2013