"Act of Contrition"

My God,
I am sorry for my sins
    with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong
    and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you
    whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend
    with your help,
    to do penance,
    to sin no more,
    and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
In the name of Jesus, my God, have mercy.

Amen.