1. Parent/Child Workshop
First Reconciliation
Holy Family Catholic Community
Parent/Child Workshop
Aim to get the families with older children at the same table.
September 13, 2017

2. 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 so 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 forgive us.
Maybe ask what a sacrament is…
Reconciliation: pardon and Peace: page 74 (student book)

3. 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.
Parent as the primary source of the faith.
We could do this, but it is the parent’s job to do this. We help. (suggested saying by Fr. Rob)

4. Introduction of Text Encounter With Christ: Reconciliation
Student book
Our Parish, My Family, About Me
Six chapters
Extras
Glossary
Lesson Layout
Prayer/ Scripture Reading
Catholic Signs and Symbols
Meet Jesus
Rite Focus
My Family in Our Parish
Parent Guide
Invite
Discover
Live
My Reconciliation Book
Individual Celebration
Group Celebration
sacraments.osv.com
Username: hfccreconciliation
Password: HolyFamily2016
Turn to index page to see each chapter title
Time:
Lesson Layout – about an hour
Step 1: 3-Minute Family Retreat – 3 minutes
Step 2: Let’s Imagine… minutes
Step 3: Let’s Dig In – 40 minutes
Step 4: Let’s Pray – 5-10 min

5. Encounter With Christ :Reconciliation Recommended Lesson Schedule
September:
13 – Lesson 1 – We are Made in God’s Image
23 – Lesson 2 – We Live in a Covenant with God
October:
3 – Lesson 3 – We are Called to Forgiveness
13 – Lesson 4 – We Come to Reconciliation
23 – Lesson 5 – We Confess and Do Penance
November:
3 – Lesson 6- We are Forgiven and We Forgive
Completed Student Books are due by November 8th. Please bring them to the Final Preparation or to the parish office.
Student Books will be returned at the Reconciliation Service

6. First Reconciliation Prep Schedule
First Parent/Child Workshop
September 13th from 6:30-8:00 PM – Legacy
Final Preparation Workshop
November 8th – 6:30-8:00 PM – Church
First Reconciliation Service
Saturday, November 11th – 10:30 AM – Church (please be prompt)
Attendance:
If participation becomes an issue, then I may ask the family to wait until a later year/date to continue to prepare for this sacrament. If family issues, health/death, occur, please let me know.
Reconciliation Service:
Feel free to bring the whole family. You can even invite grandparents. Everyone will have the opportunity to celebrate the sacrament. The service is prayed together at the beginning and then individual confessions precede.
Attendance is expected at each meeting.
If you are not able to make it, a phone call or prior to the meeting
would be greatly appreciated.

7. Resources HFCC’s website Publisher Website YOUCAT (Youth Catechism)
sacraments.osv.com
YOUCAT (Youth Catechism)
Google “YOUCAT” and a free PDF should be available
If you have any questions or need help with something, please feel free to contact Ed Haynes in the parish office ( ext. 112) or via
Touch on the following handouts…
Getting Started
Gives parents an idea of how to prepare to lead a session with their child.
Other ideas are on the back
Your child’s moral development: Accept forgiveness
It is a challenge at times to accept forgiveness…especially form yourself. This touches on accepting forgiveness.

8. Parent/Child Workshop
First Reconciliation
Holy Family Catholic Community
Parent/Child Workshop
Aim to get the families with older children at the same table.
September 13, 2017