Saint John Paul II Parish, Faith Formation Ministry
2023-2024 First Reconciliation Schedule (more dates to be announced)
Parent Meeting: Sunday, December 10th For all parents of a child making First Reconciliation & First Communion
2023-2024 First Reconciliation Schedule (more dates to be announced)
Parent Meeting: Sunday, December 10th For all parents of a child making First Reconciliation & First Communion
First Reconciliation Preparation Information:
All preparation for the Reconciliation will be done at home using BLESSED books. The chapters are wonderfully written, the illustrations are outstanding as well the Sessions contain engaging online videos. When we distribute the books, you will also receive a parent Handbook on how to cover the workbook. The handbook will guide you through each Session with a few discussion points, indications on when to watch each video (all found online as noted in the handbook).
The teachers at Southtowns Catholic School and Sunday Morning Faith Formation will cover the First Chapter content as their regular class curriculum. At Home Parents will need to start at Chapter 1. For the at home books, You are given a guide to follow to complete the sessions, but feel free to do your own thing as long as your child has completed everything before their Sacrament rehearsal. You will be contacted by email when the BLESSED books will be coming home.
All preparation for the Reconciliation will be done at home using BLESSED books. The chapters are wonderfully written, the illustrations are outstanding as well the Sessions contain engaging online videos. When we distribute the books, you will also receive a parent Handbook on how to cover the workbook. The handbook will guide you through each Session with a few discussion points, indications on when to watch each video (all found online as noted in the handbook).
The teachers at Southtowns Catholic School and Sunday Morning Faith Formation will cover the First Chapter content as their regular class curriculum. At Home Parents will need to start at Chapter 1. For the at home books, You are given a guide to follow to complete the sessions, but feel free to do your own thing as long as your child has completed everything before their Sacrament rehearsal. You will be contacted by email when the BLESSED books will be coming home.
Click on for additional information (Handouts from the Parent Meeting):
Artwork instructions (Optional)
Script for acting our Confession
Important Things to Know to Receive Reconciliation
Examination of Conscience for Children and Adults
Artwork instructions (Optional)
Script for acting our Confession
Important Things to Know to Receive Reconciliation
Examination of Conscience for Children and Adults