CC23, That's how I remember the general confession that I made many years ago (before the Sacrament of my Matrimony). I remember being so relieved that it was much easier than what I had anticipated due to the method that the priest used with me. It has now been far too many years for me to remember if the priest used the method that you describe, but I believe it was certainly similar since I had dreaded a general confession and was quite nervous and the priest did help me by asking me some questions. I had felt that I had examined my conscience thoroughly since this was at the end of a retreat, but as I said above, the priest made it easier than what I had anticipated.
I'm so glad to hear of your wonderful news. May you have a very blessed Advent. You are in our prayers.
ora pro me