Catholic Confession Journal

Name: Catholic Confession Journal
Rating: 4.3 (35 reviews)
Author: Red Bridge Network Inc

Journal. Reflect. Confess.

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

35 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Reference
Developer

Red Bridge Network Inc
Language

EN
English
Size

68
MB

All-new CCJ: beautiful redesign, guided examination of conscience, full Catholic prayer library, and privacy your way — on-device only or encrypted sync. Catholic Confession Journal (CCJ) is the Catholic confession app that helps you prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation — examine your conscience, journal privately, pray, and walk into the confessional with nothing forgotten. Whether you go to confession regularly, are preparing for your first confession, or are returning after years away, CCJ guides you step by step: examination of conscience → prayer → your confession, ready to bring to the priest. GUIDED CONFESSION MODE Prepare your heart one step at a time. CCJ walks you through a complete confession preparation — a guided examination of conscience, the prayers of the sacrament, and a clear, organized list of what you want to confess. EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE A thorough, faithful examination of conscience guide rooted in Catholic tradition. Reflect honestly, recall what matters, and make sure nothing is left behind when you enter the confessional. PRIVATE CONFESSION JOURNAL Log sins, graces, and reflections in a secure, encrypted journal. Entries are automatically grouped for quick review before confession, so preparation takes minutes — not an hour of trying to remember. CATHOLIC PRAYER LIBRARY Every prayer you need for confession, in order of use — Prayer Before Confession, the Act of Contrition, and Prayer After Confession — plus the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Psalm 51 (Miserere), Come Holy Spirit, Prayer to St. Michael, Memorare, Anima Christi, Prayer for a Good Confession, and the Litany of Humility. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your confessions are yours alone. Choose where they live: On this device only — never leaves your phone (most private) Encrypted cloud sync — private backup across your devices Everything is encrypted the moment you write. Your entries are never read, analyzed, or sold. Face ID lock keeps the app sealed, we collect no personal identifiers beyond an optional username, and you can delete everything at any time. A CALM, BEAUTIFUL NEW DESIGN Completely redesigned to feel like what it is: a quiet place to prepare your soul. Warm, simple, and distraction-free. More than a confession journal, CCJ is a companion for the spiritual life — a Catholic app for building a habit of regular confession, honest self-examination, prayer, and gratitude for God's mercy. Built by a small Catholic studio, for Catholics of every age and every stage of the journey back. CCJ PREMIUM (AUTO-RENEWING) Start with a 3-day free trial — every feature unlocked, no payment today. Then $39.99/year, or choose Lifetime for a one-time $99 (prices may vary by region). Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel in your App Store settings. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited upon purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.redbridgenetwork.com/Privacy-Policy-27fdfbcf9567803585e2c97b60f6c47d Terms of Use: https://www.redbridgenetwork.com/Terms-27fdfbcf9567801d830be5df26b53ec7 Licensed under Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Catholic Confession Journal today — and go to confession prepared, at peace, and ready for grace.

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

out of 5

35 Ratings

My Review
Jul 8
BlinkingTink
I enjoy the idea of this journaling app, only thing I am seeing is that the system doesn’t seem to be as accurate determining if my sin is venial or mortal, I placed skipped mass as a test and it kept placing as venial. If you can get it to be as accurate I would continue the subscription.

Developer Response
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback — accuracy matters deeply to us. You're right that skipping Mass is grave matter, and we're updating the classification. One note on our approach: because a sin is only mortal when grave matter is joined with full knowledge and deliberate consent, the app can't declare any act mortal for a specific person — so we'll label it "grave matter (potentially mortal)" and always point users to a priest for their situation. The fix is on the way, and we hope you'll stick with us.
My Review
Jul 8
BlinkingTink

I enjoy the idea of this journaling app, only thing I am seeing is that the system doesn’t seem to be as accurate determining if my sin is venial or mortal, I placed skipped mass as a test and it kept placing as venial. If you can get it to be as accurate I would continue the subscription.
Developer Response Jul 12
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback — accuracy matters deeply to us. You're right that skipping Mass is grave matter, and we're updating the classification. One note on our approach: because a sin is only mortal when grave matter is joined with full knowledge and deliberate consent, the app can't declare any act mortal for a specific person — so we'll label it "grave matter (potentially mortal)" and always point users to a priest for their situation. The fix is on the way, and we hope you'll stick with us.
Helpful before confession
Mar 26
Francoise_Tobini
I started using this on Saturday nights to prepare for confession on Sunday. It helps me slow down and actually think through my week instead of panicking in the pew. I like being able to jot down small things I would normally forget.
Helpful before confession
Mar 26
Francoise_Tobini

I started using this on Saturday nights to prepare for confession on Sunday. It helps me slow down and actually think through my week instead of panicking in the pew. I like being able to jot down small things I would normally forget.
No way to edit!
Mar 7
Awesomeeegirl
I forgot to mark my confession as completed for a specific date & when I tried to add it in the next day, it wouldn’t let me choose the day prior. It’s so frustrating not being able to edit the dates or delete confessions on there if I input it on accident. Would also be great if it had what to say every step during confession & the act of contrition in the app when clicking through.

Developer Response
Thank you so much for this thoughtful feedback! We are a small team on a mission to help more people draw closer to Jesus, and your suggestions are exactly what we need to grow. We completely agree—an interactive examination of conscience and having the Act of Contrition right there during Confession would be incredibly helpful. We are actively working on an update to add these exact features very soon. Thank you for your patience as our little studio builds this out. Please keep us in your prayers, and we hope our next update earns those extra two stars! God bless you on your journey.
No way to edit!
Mar 7
Awesomeeegirl

I forgot to mark my confession as completed for a specific date & when I tried to add it in the next day, it wouldn’t let me choose the day prior. It’s so frustrating not being able to edit the dates or delete confessions on there if I input it on accident. Would also be great if it had what to say every step during confession & the act of contrition in the app when clicking through.
Developer Response Mar 26
Thank you so much for this thoughtful feedback! We are a small team on a mission to help more people draw closer to Jesus, and your suggestions are exactly what we need to grow. We completely agree—an interactive examination of conscience and having the Act of Contrition right there during Confession would be incredibly helpful. We are actively working on an update to add these exact features very soon. Thank you for your patience as our little studio builds this out. Please keep us in your prayers, and we hope our next update earns those extra two stars! God bless you on your journey.
Encourages regular reflection
Mar 26
Estrella_Portiao
I used to only think about my sins right before going to church. Now I check in every couple of days. It’s helped me see progress too, not just failures, which has been encouraging in a quiet way.
Encourages regular reflection
Mar 26
Estrella_Portiao

I used to only think about my sins right before going to church. Now I check in every couple of days. It’s helped me see progress too, not just failures, which has been encouraging in a quiet way.

Our biggest update yet — CCJ, rebuilt from the ground up. All-new design — calmer, warmer, and easier to use, made to feel like a quiet place to prepare your soul Examination of conscience — a guided, faithful examen so nothing is forgotten before confession Prayer library — the Act of Contrition, Prayer Before & After Confession, Psalm 51, Litany of Humility, and more, in order of use Privacy, your choice — keep confessions on this device only, or use encrypted sync across devices; either way, encrypted the moment you write Feedback & ratings — tell us what you love and what to build next; every note is read by the two of us Built by a small Catholic studio. If CCJ helps you get back to confession, a rating helps someone else find their way back too.

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Seller: Red Bridge Network Inc
Size: 68 MB
Category: Reference
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

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Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

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Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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Helpful before confession

No way to edit!

Encourages regular reflection

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