Examen: Confession Guide

Lumina Digital

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About this app

Have you ever arrived at confession unsure where to begin? Examen helps you make a Catholic examination of conscience with calm, clarity and privacy.

With guided questions inspired by the Ten Commandments and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the app helps you reflect on your life, recognise your faults and organise what you wish to bring to confession.

WHY USE EXAMEN

• Guided examination of conscience: follow a clear step-by-step path.
• Preparation for confession: review the points you selected before receiving the sacrament.
• Privacy on your device: your answers and spiritual notes remain stored locally.
• Use without internet: complete your examen at church, at home or wherever you prefer.
• Content for every stage of life: questions adapted for children aged 7 to 12, young people aged 13 to 17 and adults.
• Accessibility: choose the OpenDyslexic font for easier reading.
• Catholic content: reflections based on the Ten Commandments and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT EXAMEN FOR EACH MOMENT

• Examen Now: a brief reflection for the present moment.
• Daily Examen: review your day with peace and clarity.
• Confession Examen: prepare in a deeper and more organised way.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Choose the type of examen and the appropriate profile.
2. Reflect with clear and direct questions.
3. Mark the points you wish to remember.
4. Review an organised summary before confession.

PREMIUM FEATURES

• A deeper examination based on the Ten Commandments.
• Profiles with language adapted to different stages of life.
• Biometric lock to protect access to the app.

Examen was created to support your personal preparation while respecting your faith and privacy. It does not replace the sacrament of confession or guidance from a priest.

What’s new

A refreshed Examen experience with redesigned navigation, an updated interface, and improvements to accessibility, performance, and stability.