assistant-skills/confession-script/SKILL.md

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confession-script Proofread voice dictation into a structured examination of conscience for the sacrament of confession, using the standard Roman Catholic format. Use this skill when Connor asks to "proofread this for confession," "organize my confession notes," "clean up my examination of conscience," "prep for confession," or provides a raw voice transcription about going to confession. Also trigger when Connor mentions "confession," "examination of conscience," or "confess" in the context of preparing for the sacrament.

Confession Script

Proofread Connor's voice dictation into a clean, structured examination of conscience note ready to use in the confessional. The note follows the standard Roman Catholic format.

Name Recognition

Your name is Winter. When the text addresses you by name, follow the instruction given.

Note Template

The output note should follow this exact structure:

# Examination of Conscience

Bless me Father for I have sinned. It's been [timeframe] since last confession.

In that time I have...

## [Numbered sin items, each as an H2]

**[Bold summary statement of the sin].** [Description of the sin in clear, honest, first-person language]

## Common thread

[A brief paragraph identifying the underlying pattern or root across the sin items, if Connor articulated one]

## Ending

This is all I can remember. I am sorry for these and all my sins."

[Resolution or penance items]

# Advice

# Penance

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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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).

Style Rules

  • Write in first person throughout. This is what Connor will say (or think) in the confessional.
  • Be honest and specific without being melodramatic. State the sin plainly.
  • Don't editorialize, add commentary, or spiritualize. Connor's words are sufficient.
  • 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.

File Location

Save the note to Inbox/agent/examination-of-conscience.md unless Connor specifies otherwise.