Holy Family Catholic Community Parent/Child Workshop September 22, 2012 What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation about? It is about forgiveness of our sins once we are able to recognize and be sorry for them. It is not about us being bad; it s about God being good. It reconciles us to God and helps us reconcile with one another so that our lives can be full. Confessing our sins to a priest who God works through to share the grace of forgiveness.
Holy Family s First Reconciliation Preparation The First Reconciliation preparation primarily happens in the home. The parish gives support to both parents and children through parent meetings and one workshop. Families work through the student book at home using the Family Guide. Do not fear! we are here to help. Introduction of Text God s Gift: Reconciliation Student book (grades 2 to 4) Six chapters I Live My Faith Stickers to place in book where picture is lightened Lesson Layout Step 1: 3-Minute Family Retreat Step 2: Let s Imagine Step 3: Let s Dig In Step 4: Let s Pray Lesson Time refer to handout Family Guide: TOGETHER Introduction to using this resource to prepare your child Each Chapter For the Grownups background information What You Will Learn Together lesson goal For the Grownups and Kids guide for completing lesson Ideas for Living the Lesson A Short Refresher
Introduction of the Text Reconciliation: Pardon and Peace Student Book (grades 5 to 8) 8 chapters A Little Catechism Lesson Layout Chapter Opening Scripture Story Catholic Teaching Activity Ending Prayer Home and Family Page Lesson Time About 75 minutes Parent Guide Faith Formation Reflect on chapter theme Catechism of the Catholic Faith link to online version on resource page Background Talks about teaching the theme and touches on how the chapter relates to the developmental stage child Faith Summary This is like the goal of the chapter just in CNN summary style Additional Activity Sheet Can be used in place of another activity in the chapter or be used in addition to the chapter. God s Gift: Reconciliation Recommended Chapter Schedule Sit down and schedule the dates and time you will be spending on each lesson. September: 23 Chapter 1 God Calls Us Friends 30 Chapter 2 Jesus Saves Us October: 7 Chapter 3 Jesus Forgives Us 14 Chapter 4 Jesus Heals Us 21 Chapter 5 The Holy Spirit Guides Us 28 Chapter 6 - God is Always with Us Completed Student Books are due between November 6 th. Please bring them to the Final Preparation or to the parish office. Student Books will be returned at the Reconciliation Service
Reconciliation: Pardon and Peace Recommended Chapter Schedule Sit down and schedule the dates and time you will be spending on each lesson. September: 23 Chapter 1&2 God s Love, Loving God 30 Chapter 3 Refusing to Love October: 7 Chapter 4 Loving Choices 14 Chapter 5 Returning to Love 21 Chapter 6 Celebrating God s Love 28 Chapter 7&8 Showing Love & Living Reconciliation Completed Student Books are due between November 3 rd. Please bring them to the Final Preparation or to the parish office. Student Books will be returned at the Reconciliation Service Fist Reconciliation Schedule First Parent/Child Meeting September 22 th 9:30-12:00 PM Legacy Final Preparation November 6 th 6:30 PM Church First Reconciliation Service November 17 th 10:30 AM Church (please be prompt) Attendance is expected at each meeting. If you are not able to make it, a phone call or email prior to the meeting would be greatly appreciated.
Resources HFCC s website Publisher Website www.loylapress.com/godsgift Catechism of the Catholic Faith on the USCCB Website http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/ If you have any questions or need help with something, please feel free to contact Ricardo Valdez in the parish office (301-473-4800 ext. 13) or via email rvaldez@hfccmd.org). The Commitment Can you make the commitment to: Cover the six (eight) chapters in full? Open yourself to God s love as you prepare for this sacrament? Allow yourself to be changed?
Holy Family Catholic Community Parent/Child Workshop September 22, 2012