First Reconciliation Resources

VIDEOS FROM
NOVEMBER 21 SESSION
are below:

VIDEOS FROM
NOVEMBER 14 SESSION
are below:

VIDEOS FROM
OCTOBER 31 SESSION
are below:

1. We completed the texbook by doing Chapter 6.  The focus was on God searching for and seeking us out, just like the Lost sheep. Reconciliation (confession) strengthens our relationship with God, and helps us on our journey of faith.
2. The children watched the Brother Francis video on Reconciliation called "Forgiven". They enjoyed it and might want to watch it again. It's available on Formed.org - St. Andrew's has a subscription, so this is free to you.
3. Even though we finished the chapters, there is still a great resource section in the back of the book on pages 61-75 that would be good to take a look at.
4. Before their Penance Service on December 5, please review an Examination of Conscience (pages 66-67), and the steps in Individual Confession (pages 68-69).   Also, the Act of Contrition can be found on page 74.  They do not need to memorize the Act of Contrition, but should be familiar with it.
5. Any videos that were in the power point are on the left side of this page. They may want to watch them again.  Please note that the "Practice" First Confession video is NOT a real confession. It is a real priest, but the little girl is acting.
6. Any worksheets in their packet can be completed, but do not need to be turned in.  Answers to the worksheets are below.

1. We completed Chapter 4.  Focus was on the healing that comes from forgiveness.  Important for the children to understand that they have the option of a face-to-face confession, or to use the screen in the Reconciliation room (see page 37).
2. We started on Chapter 5, and got through page 44.  They should know that they all have a conscience - an inner voice - that helps them know good from bad / right from wrong.
3. Please finish Chapter 5, pages 45 - 47.  The two important vocabulary words in this chapter are "penance" and "absolution".  Definitions are on page 79 of their book.
4. Any videos that were in the power point are on the left side of this page. They may want to watch them again.
5. Any worksheets in their packet can be completed, but do not need to be turned in.  Answers to the worksheets are below.

1. We reviewed Chapter 1 vocabulary words (grace, Original Sin, reconcile, Savior, temptation)
2. We completed Chapter 2.  Focus was on the sacrament of Baptism welcoming us into life with Christ, and that we were all baptized. We also talked about the other sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist, Confirmation).  Introduced the concept of sin.
3. We started on Chapter 3, and got through page 25.
4. Please finish Chapter 3, specifically pages 26 and 27.  The definition of "mortal sin" and "venial sin" are on page 78 of their book.  See if they can give some examples of each type of sin.  (Venial sin - lying, cheating, disobeying, etc.   Mortal sin - the only one they will probably be able to give an example of is murder.)
5. Any videos that were in the power point are on the left side of this page. They may want to watch them again, as our sound system was not working in the Social Hall.
6. Any worksheets in their gray folder can be completed, but do not need to be turned in.  Answers to the worksheets are below.

Resources for Parents - from orientation meeting:

Discerning Readiness
Textbook objectives
Key points from Chapter 1
Examination of Conscience based on the Ten Commandments (from USCCB)
A Guide to Confession (from Busted Halo)

Resources for Children that accompany textbook:
"What is Sin?" - goes with chapter 2
Activity page "N" - to be used after chapters 1 and 2
"Accident, Mistake, or Sin?" - goes with chapter 3
Activity page "E" - goes with Chapter 3
"We confess our sins" - goes with chapter 4
Activity page "O" - to be used after chapters 3 and 4
"Act of Contrition" activity - goes with chapter 5
"God forgives" - goes with chapter 5
"Going to confession" - goes with chapter 5
"I follow good advice" - goes with chapter 6
Activity page "P" - to be used after chapters 5 and 6

Additional resources for Children:
Examination of Conscience - for children
Meeting the Forgiving Jesus (part 1)
Meeting the Forgiving Jesus (part 2)
Steps to a Good Confession (for children)


 

Access "FORMED" to watch "Forgiven", a Brother Francis video all about the Sacrament of Reconciliation:

(St. Andrew's has a subscription - just enter your email address and choose St. Andrew's Roanoke)

VIDEOS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN: