2. Jesus came to save only those who are good.

3. Once we sin against God, we will never be forgiven.

4. In contrition, it is enough to say sorry and do nothing else.

5. Contrition will never be possible unless we are humble.

1. Contrition should always lead us to change.

7. God is without mercy to those who have committed grievous sin.

8. The father in the parable of the prodigal son represents God, our loving

Father.

9. In the prayer of contrition, we humbly accept our sinfulness and sincerely

ask God’s forgiveness.

10. Contrition is not an essential part of our prayer since we don’t sin at all

times