Christ The King Primary School Sacrament of Reconciliation Parent’s Meeting NOV 2015 HOME SCHOOL PARISH PRAYER
Sacrament of Reconciliation BAPTISM RECONCILIATION 2ND OF SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
Sacrament of Reconciliation “When you chose to have your child baptised, they began the journey of Sacramental Initiation. On the day your child receives their First Reconciliation, they will be taking the next step on that journey. “
Course Content and Overview Made in God’s Image Chosen in Baptism Jesus the Healer What was lost is found Come down Zacchaeus Mending Relationships The Rite of Reconciliation
Made in God’s Image What makes me unique / special We are God’s work of Art Special moments and times shared together Prayer time together – Baptismal candle Home Session 1
Chosen in Baptism We recall our Baptism What promises were made to God as part of our Baptism. Symbols of Baptism We look at Jesus’ Baptism/ Jesus washing the disciples feet/ Story of Bernadette of Lourdes At home review and discuss their baptism and the importance of this for you as parents/ godparents and the special day for your family. Prayer time together – Baptismal candle Home session 2
Jesus The Healer Healing of the Blind man Healing of the Peter’s Mother-in-law Hands and the importance of Hands What do we do with our hands? Who helps us when we need healing? At home carry out and Art Task associated with hands Prayer time together – Baptismal candle Home session 3
What was lost is found Prayers to learn a. Act of Sorrow b. Prayer before Forgiveness c. Prayer after Forgiveness Story of The Lost Sheep Discuss what a parable is and why Jesus used them Story of The Lost Coin At home carry out and Scripture and written Task associated with Story of The Lost Sheep Prayer time together – Baptismal candle Home session 4
Come down Zacchaeus Story of Jesus Meets Zacchaeus Discuss what a Zacchaeus was like before and fater his meeting with Jesus At home carry out and Scripture and written Task associated with Story of Zacchaeus Prayer time together – Baptismal candle Home session 5
Mending Relationships Class service in preparation for Sacrament We break relationshipa and make others unhappy when….. Story of The loving Father and the two Sons We learn how the son turned away from the Father At home carry out written Task living in God’s image Prayer time together – Baptismal candle Home session 6
Reconciliation Service The Reception of The Sacrament for the first time The Celebration with the Parish Community What it means to be part of the Parish Community of Christ The King