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E X P L O R E | C O N S C I E N C E

Since conscience is the inner sensation of what is 2. LEARN
right or wrong, it allows us to be cautious in not Our conscience guides us to act in different concrete

only the things that we do, but more importantly, situations based on the knowledge we possess.
the things that we say. Since talking to someone is Through the teachings and scriptures of the Catholic
usually the first type of interaction you have with Church, we are able to form our conscience through

people, you would not want to mess that up learning and researching these Church teachings.
Expounding our knowledge on these teachings would
because it leaves them an impression of who you help us growth in truth and enables us to understand
are. If we are able to follow our conscience how to live a life directed towards true happiness.
correctly, it helps us avoid problems because we 3. REFLECT
would think before we speak and carefully deliver Experience is one of the greatest teachers in life. Our

the message we want to convey in such a way that experiences allow us to better understand certain
we are avoiding any form of insult towards another things that we encounter in our lives. The stories that
person. This is extremely helpful and important we hear and we experience shapes us to be who we

especially in the workplace or when you are being are in our current lives. Reflecting on these
interviewed for a job. If we are aware of the things experiences lets us assess our actions and thoughts
we say and the actions that we take, then living a during different situations and challenges. However,
prosperous life would not be that challenging. acknowledging these encourages us to develop on
what we need to improve on and allows us to grow
How can we form our into better people.
conscience? 4. NURTURE FRIENDSHIPS

As we journey through life, we meet new people and
In the journey to Metanoia and self-renewal, one must we learn new stories through them. A life of following
strengthen the formation of his conscience so we may Christ is not an easy devotion; however, when
journey with Christ on a deeper level and love Him by also surrounded by people who also want to know, love,
loving others. According to The United States Conference and serve Him, the load feels lighter. With these
of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), there are four basic steps to people, one is able to understand and properly
form our conscience. These are the following: respond to the challenges of being a disciple of God

1.PRAY and willingly overcome these challenges to serve Him.
Practicing the holy sacraments especially the Eucharist

and Confession and communicating with God through
prayer allows us to have a genuine encounter with God.
It is through making time to be with God in our daily
praises that we open our hearts and minds to the proper
disposition we must abide by in which people are able to
better discern how to act in different circumstances.