The Diocesan Communications Team has created two “Guides to Confession” for our parishes! Parishes are not obligated to use these guides, but we hope they can be useful to you. Our goal is to provide high-quality trifolds that you can easily print through your local Staples. The Archbishop’s office has reviewed and approved the text.
The guides feature content adjusted to reflect the target audiences: Adults + Teens, and Children. Each guide includes a simple Examination of Conscience, a reflection on the sacrament, an inspiring quote, and a step-by-step guide to confession. We wrote these guides for those anxious or even afraid of returning to the sacrament. It takes a lot of courage to come to confession; we want our guides to gently encourage them and give them confidence to come and encounter the beautiful mercy of Christ. The text for these guides can also be used on parish websites; simply email communications@ottawacornwall.ca to request permission!
These guides have been tested in one of our local parishes for an entire year. The children’s guides are particularly useful for those making their first confessions. We recommend placing the guides in easily accessible places, including both inside and outside of your confessionals. Many people use them to prepare themselves for the sacrament in advance and we recommend allowing people to take the guides home to keep.
These guides are free to use and can be printed as often as needed. Please see the Printing Guide below for a step-by-step process for ordering from Canva.
French versions of both guides are in the last stages of development. We hope to release them soon!
Printing Guide
These files are printable through Canva.com (you will need a free account to do so). You have the option of free shipping, or, if you are in a rush, you can have your order printed at a local Staples.
The designs have been “locked” so that you can’t accidently edit them. Follow the steps below to place your order!
- Open one of the links below.
- Select “Use template for new design”.
- Login to Canva or create a free account if you don’t already have one.
- Select “Print with Canva” button, found in the top right corner.
- Make sure Page 1 is the outside. Make sure Page 2 is the Inside.
- Select “Matte finish”.
- Select your desired amount of trifolds.
- Remove the option to include envelopes (they are not necessary to this design).
- Continue on to delivery and billing information.
When ordering through Canva, the trifolds come already folded, which makes your job easy! Please note that our design is freely shared and the diocese does not receive any money when you place an order. You are simply paying for the physical trifolds themselves.
Click here for the Kids Guide Canva Link
You can also download a pdf version through Canva.
Click here for the Adult + Teens Canva Link
You can also download a pdf version through Canva.
