1. “I am the Lord your God; thou shall not have strange gods before Me.”

Do I truly love God, think well of Him, talk to Him regularly, treat Him as a loving friend and father?
Do I thank Him for the good things in my life? Do I blame Him when things go wrong?
Do I sometimes give greater importance to things of this world: money, image, looks, clothes, popularity, or selfish desire?
Do I claim to have good values, but often bend or abandon them in order to fit in and be “part of the group”? Do I make fun of others who try to follow God?
Have I tried to bypass God’s guidance in my life by going to psychics, tarot card readers, mediums, or fortune tellers?
Have I engaged in occult practices, used Ouija boards, believed in horoscopes, New Age practices, superstitions, or reiki?
Do I associate with anti-Catholic groups, such as the Freemasons?

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

Do I show disrespect for God’s name by misusing it out of frustration or anger or to look “tough” to others? Do I treat His name casually by saying, “Oh, my God” or “Jesus” as exclamations?
Do I hesitate to mention God’s name in appropriate situations while conversing with friends and family members?
Do I curse or swear? Have I used bad language or jokes?
Have I committed a sacrilege by showing disrespect to the Church or holy objects, such as the Crucifix or Rosary?
How respectful am I to the Pope, bishops, priests, and religious?
Have I committed a sacrilege by going to Holy Communion in the state of mortal sin (without first going to Confession)? Do I fast one hour before Communion? Do I fast during Lent? Did I neglect my obligation to receive Holy Communion at least once a year during Easter time (the Easter duty)?

3. “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day”

Do I come to Church to celebrate the Eucharist on Sundays and Holy Days? Do I attend Mass only when it is convenient or when it will make me “feel good”?
Do I participate in the Mass by praying and singing, do I pay close attention to the Word of God, and open myself to God’s call to allow His Word to take effect in my life?
Do I acknowledge the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and am I careful to receive it with a clean conscience? Have I deliberately concealed anything in confession?
Do I do unnecessary work on Sunday?
To what extent do I give of my resources to help the Church or those ministries that I am called to support?

4. “Honor your father and your mother.”

Do I love, respect, and obey my parents? Do I appreciate the many sacrifices they make for me?
Is there anyone in my family whom I need to forgive who has hurt me or not been there for me when I needed them?
Do I help bring peace and happiness to my family, or am I disrespectful of others and a source of hurt and division for those who are closest to me?
Do I help at home? How do I treat my brothers and sisters?
Do I listen to my parents’ reasoning when they say “no” to me?
Do I respect lawful authority, such as teachers and guardians?
What kind of example do I give by how I honor or have honored my own parents? To what extent do I teach my own children the importance of faith and following the teachings of the Catholic Church? Do I show disrespect for those in authority? Have I taught my children moral values?

5. “You shall not kill.”

Have I caused grievous bodily harm or death to anyone?
Have I injured another person through carelessness or fighting?
Do I treat myself with respect?
Have I placed others or myself in danger because of irresponsible use of alcohol or drugs?
Have I caused difficulties for others or myself because of my alcohol or drug use?
Did I drive recklessly, endangering others or myself?
Have I had an abortion or encouraged others to do so?
Have I forgiven those who have hurt me, or am I holding on to resentment or desire for revenge?
Do I use my power of influence well, i.e., in order to oppose terrorism, war, oppression, abortion, and injustice, or do I allow those evils to continue by my apathy and my silence?
Have I been violent or abusive either in action or in speech?
Do I share what I have with those in need? Do I support the life and mission of the Church by sharing my time and talents?
Have I encouraged or condoned sterilization, or have I had myself sterilized?
Have I been a participant in or supported euthanasia for those who are sick or elderly?
Do I show contempt for my own body? Do I take care of my health, both physical and mental?
Am I prejudiced against people because of their race, language, ethnicity, or religious background?

6. “You shall not commit adultery.”

Have I engaged in sexual activity outside of marriage?
Have I been faithful to my marriage vows in thought and action?
Have I used contraception or artificial birth control?
Have I practiced masturbation?
Have I entertained sexual fantasies? Do I read or view pornography?
Do I treat members of the opposite sex with dignity and respect, or do I look at them as objects for my own use or pleasure?
Have I engaged in homosexual activity?
Do I practice modesty in the way that I dress?

7. “You shall not steal.”

Have I stolen what was not mine?
Have I returned or made restitution for anything I have stolen?
Do I waste time at work or school? Have I cheated on tests or homework?
Do I gamble excessively, thereby denying the needs of others?
Do I pay my debts promptly?
Do I seek to share what I have with the poor?
Do I cheat on my taxes, steal from my place of employment, or practice dishonesty in any of my personal or business dealings? Do I lie, cheat, or steal in anything I say or do?
Have I borrowed something and not returned it?
Do I use work materials for my personal use at home without permission of my employer?
Have I been paid for work by my employer that I did not do?

8. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”

Have I lied? Have I made the sins of others public?
Have I engaged in gossip?
Am I critical, negative, or uncharitable in my thoughts about others?
Do I keep secret what should be kept confidential?
Do I speak of others negatively behind their backs?
Have I attempted to harm or ruin someone’s reputation? Do I spread rumors that may hurt others?
Have I falsely sworn an oath?
Do I love to spread bad news against my enemies?

9. “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.”

Do I engage in conversation about sex in a casual or impure way that undermines the dignity and holiness of human sexuality?
Do I pray for the grace to help me with temptation?
Have I looked or lusted in my heart at someone else’s spouse?
Do I flirt with the opposite sex inappropriately?
Do I lust for what I do not have?

10. “You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.”

Am I jealous of what other people have?
Am I greedy or selfish? Do I share with others in need?
Have I ever cheated others out of their goods or services? Did I knowingly deceive someone in business or in my personal life?
Have I committed fraud or shown disrespect or contempt for other people’s property, or have I done any type of vandalism?
Do I let my material desires exceed my desire to please God or my family? Do I want the things of this world more than I desire obtaining virtue and spiritual blessings and grace?
Do I trust that God will look after all of my material or spiritual needs?

Prayers