2023 Fall 1st Reconciliation - Gathering One for both children $ parents

FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION

HOLY SPIRIT AND ST. JOSEPH

PICK UP MATERIALS

Arrive a few minutes early to pick up your packet before our Tuesday evening session! Currently located in the hallway behind the Blessed Sacrament Chapel for 24/7 pick up.

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Tuesday, November 7

FIRST GATHERING--In Person

Parents and Children - Gathering at 6pm -

St. Joseph's Church Worship Space

IMPORTANT LINKS:

All links below are also on the First Reconciliation Hub Page

First Reconciliation Hub Page

Emails - copies of all emails sent for First Reconciliation

Find every email that has been sent to families

PPTS and/or VIDEOS - 2023 First Reconciliation

All Powerpoints andn any video links and recordings of sessions

Info Flyer for families learn more

Dates, requirements for receiving First Reconciliation, etc

Your First Reconciliation textbook and family guide - explanation

Explanations of all the textbooks and materials

Learning Guide -suggestion for a reading schedule - kids and parents

How to do your readings and preparation for First Reconciliation

FAQ's-Saturday First Reconciliation Celebration - what you need to know

Get ready for your Celebration

Guide to Confession

Helpful handout for adults for preparing for and celebrating Reconciliation

(Confession)

Receiving First Reconciliation - trifold

How to go to confession, Act of Sorrow, Examination of Conscience

Missed Blessing and Enrollment? - if you were unable to attend Mass on Oct 27-28:

RITUAL: to do at home

Please use this link to do your blessing and enrollment at home.

STAYING IN TOUCH AND SESSIONS AT HOME:

We will stay in touch with you on a regular basis through email with the subject: 'First Reconciliation'. If you have questions or have a specific need, please be in touch with one of us, anytime.

AT-HOME FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION:

GO AT YOUR OWN PACE! Take a look at everything and feel free to come up with your own plan or you can follow this suggested learning guide.
both in-person and at home sessions are a no computer/cell phone/gaming zone (unless looking up information)
focus on your children/parents and the moment you are sharing
do only as much as you can handle at the moment - you are never behind!
practice being a family who forgives, says you're sorry & says please and thank you
have fun with it!

TO DO LIST:

email family picture to one of the team
send copy of baptismal certificate, if not baptized at HS or SJC
receive permission from your pastor if you are members of a parish other than HS or SJC
carve out family prayer and faith sharing time
plan a special celebration after First Reconciliation
like 'St. Joseph's Church' & 'Church of the Holy Spirit' on Facebook
bookmark our Sister Parish Website:https://holyspirit-saintjoseph.org/

MATERIALS FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION

Books to be picked up in the hallway behind the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 24/7

Packets will be available before our Tuesday Session. Come early to pick up!

PARENTS:

Your text is God's Gift - TOGETHER.

Please refer to this booklet before you do your session with your children before each chapter. There are various prayers and activities that are suggested. Please take the time to do the reading and prayer as you prepare as a family for the celebration of First Reconciliation. As this book states, "Make the most of this Season of Preparation". We often refer to it as a time of 'retreat' for your family.

Be sure to find time to:

Pray together
Nurture 'A School of Forgiveness' in your family life
Work to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation a regular practice throughout life
Nourish your soul daily with spiritual reading - examples in 'Together'

CHILDREN:

Your 1st text is God's Gift - RECONCILIATION.

Please take your time as you read each chapter and work with your family to do the activities and prayer. Beautiful things that you will learn are:

God calls us friends
Jesus saves us
Jesus forgives us
Jesus heals us
The Holy Spirit guides us
'I Live My Faith' - How to prepare for your First Reconciliation Celebration
Learning Special Catholic Prayers
I Know These Words - vocabulary words for each chapter
And Most Important: STICKERS!

Your 2nd text is the smaller book 'My Own Reconciliation Booklet' will teach you the Sacrament of Reconciliation and you can draw and write thoughts & prayers into this book.