Introduction to the Sacrament of Reconciliation For Parents/Carers St. Andrew’s Primary Bearsden

There are 9 home sessions for parents/ carers You are the first educators of your Children…..

In Home Sessions 1-5 children are helped to recognise that they are created in love by God and that they are full of goodness, as they are made in the image and likeness of God.

Home Session 1: Made in the image and likeness of God… It was you who created my inmost self, and put me together in my mother’s womb, for all these mysteries, I thank you. Psalm 139

Home Session 2: Called by name…. Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1

Home Session 3: Friendship with God and one another A faithful friend is a sure shelter, whoever has found one has found a rare treasure Ecc 6:14

Home session 4: Be humble like a little child Whoever becomes like a little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Matt. 18:4

Home Session 5: Listening to God’s voice… The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, I know them and they follow me. John 10:27

In Home Sessions 6,7 & 8 children are helped to understand that whilst they are full of goodness, But, at times, because of the way they behave, they do not show their goodness to others

To help them think about and judge their behaviour, the children hear about the story of Zacchaeus. Luke 19:1-10 Home session 6: God’s forgiveness Today God’s saving love has come to this house. Luke 19:9

Home session 9: Your child is almost ready to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time.

When your child receives the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time, they will tell God that they are sorry for the times when they have not shown their goodness, and they will celebrate the love and forgiveness of God.

Thank you for accompanying your child on this important part of their faith journey.