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...

- **[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].** [Supporting detail in first-person language]

## Ending

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

[Resolution notes if any]

# meta
## Priest Advice

## Penance

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

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. 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 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. 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. 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

• 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.
• The sin items are the spoken part of the note. Everything under # meta is personal notes, not confession content.

File Location

Save the note to Inbox/agent/ with the naming convention YYMMDD-confession-script.md unless Connor specifies otherwise.