Update confession-script: bulleted list format, meta section for non-spoken notes

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Connor Rhodes 2026-05-01 20:30:30 -05:00
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@ -23,38 +23,41 @@ Bless me Father for I have sinned. It's been [timeframe] since last confession.
In that time I have... In that time I have...
## [Numbered sin items, each as an H2] - **[Bold summary statement of the sin].** [Supporting detail in first-person language]
- **[Bold summary statement of the sin].** [Supporting detail in first-person language]
**[Bold summary statement of the sin].** [Description of the sin in clear, honest, first-person language] - **[Bold summary statement of the sin].** [Supporting detail in first-person language]
## Common thread
[A brief paragraph identifying the underlying pattern or root across the sin items, if Connor articulated one]
## Ending ## Ending
This is all I can remember. I am sorry for these and all my sins." This is all I can remember. I am sorry for these and all my sins."
[Resolution or penance items] [Resolution notes if any]
# Advice # meta
## Priest Advice
# Penance ## Penance
## common thread
[A brief paragraph identifying the underlying pattern or root across the sin items, if Connor articulated one]
``` ```
## Processing Steps ## Processing Steps
1. **Clean up the transcription.** Fix misheard words, remove filler ("um," "uh," "you know"), and smooth out sentence structure. Preserve Connor's actual thoughts and words; don't add sins he didn't mention or soften what he said. 1. **Clean up the transcription.** Fix misheard words, remove filler ("um," "uh," "you know"), and smooth out sentence structure. Preserve Connor's actual thoughts and words; don't add sins he didn't mention or soften what he said.
2. **Organize into numbered sections.** Each distinct sin or struggle gets its own `##` heading. Group related items together if they're clearly the same category. 2. **Format as a bulleted list.** Each distinct sin or struggle becomes a bullet point (not a heading). Group related items together if they're clearly the same category.
3. **Start each item with a bold summary statement.** Open each sin item with a concise, bold sentence that clearly states what is being confessed (e.g., "**Been lax in fasting.**", "**Been exasperated with my wife.**"). This makes it easy to glance at the note in the confessional and remember each item. Follow the bold statement with the supporting detail. 3. **Start each item with a bold summary statement.** Open each bullet with a concise, bold sentence that clearly states what is being confessed (e.g., "**I have been exasperated with my wife.**", "**I've been lax in fasting.**"). Follow the bold statement with a colon and the supporting detail. This format makes it easy to read through while actually speaking in the confessional.
4. **Capture the common thread.** If Connor identifies a pattern across his sins (e.g., "discouragement," "taking the easy path"), include a "Common thread" section summarizing it. If he doesn't identify one, omit this section. 4. **Preserve the script.** The opening ("Bless me Father for I have sinned...") and closing ("This is all I can remember...") are standard script elements. If Connor includes them, keep them formatted as shown in the template. If he doesn't, add them with placeholders for the timeframe.
5. **Preserve the script.** The opening ("Bless me Father for I have sinned...") and closing ("This is all I can remember...") are standard script elements. If Connor includes them, keep them formatted as shown in the template. If he doesn't, add them with placeholders for the timeframe. 5. **Include resolution notes.** If Connor expresses a desire to change something or a resolution, place it after the ending script.
6. **Include resolution notes.** If Connor expresses a desire to change something or a resolution, place it after the ending script, before the blank "Advice" and "Penance" headings (these get filled in during the actual confession). 6. **Separate meta content.** The "meta" heading at the bottom is for content that stays in the note but is not spoken during confession. Place the following under `# meta`:
- `## Priest Advice` (blank, filled in during confession)
- `## Penance` (blank, filled in during confession)
- `## common thread` (a brief paragraph identifying the underlying pattern across the sins, if Connor articulated one. This is for personal reflection, not spoken aloud.)
## Style Rules ## Style Rules
@ -63,7 +66,8 @@ This is all I can remember. I am sorry for these and all my sins."
- Don't editorialize, add commentary, or spiritualize. Connor's words are sufficient. - Don't editorialize, add commentary, or spiritualize. Connor's words are sufficient.
- Don't add em-dashes. Use commas or colons. - Don't add em-dashes. Use commas or colons.
- Keep each sin item to a short paragraph. This is meant to be glanced at, not read word-for-word. - Keep each sin item to a short paragraph. This is meant to be glanced at, not read word-for-word.
- The sin items are the spoken part of the note. Everything under `# meta` is personal notes, not confession content.
## File Location ## File Location
Save the note to `Inbox/agent/examination-of-conscience.md` unless Connor specifies otherwise. Save the note to `Inbox/agent/` with the naming convention `YYMMDD-confession-script.md` unless Connor specifies otherwise.