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Welcome to Session 6 for First Reconciliation! 
 (If you are looking for older lessons please scroll to the bottom of the page)

 

Please go through the lesson together with your child.  It is due Jan 5.  You will need the Blessed First Reconciliation book and a pencil.

Don't forget turn in this session by having your child complete the short Google Form at the end of the lesson (scroll down).

 

  • Begin with the Sign of the Cross, and pray the prayer on page 177 together.
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So Much to Look Forward To

 

  • This episode is about great moments; ask your child if they can think of a great moment in their life so far.
  • Watch the video together (or read pg. 179):

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The Will of God and Happiness

  • Introduce Episode 2 (pgs. 180-181) by asking "Did you know that God speaks to us?"  Watch the episode to learn all the ways we can hear God's voice in our lives.

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The Prayer Process

  • Share with your child how you were taught to pray.  This episode introduces the prayer process, which is a way of praying that is very helpful to all ages.  (*If you have never been taught to pray, beyond traditional prayers like the Our Father or Hail Mary, that's okay!  This process is a great way to learn to have a conversation with God.)

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The Power of Great Habits

  • Great habits help us to become the best version of ourselves.
  • Watch Episode 4 (or read pgs. 184-185).

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Daily Prayer

  • Read pgs. 186-187 together.  
  • Ask your child if there is someone in history they admire, and why.  How did that person become a great leader, musician, artist, etc.?  Talk about the connection between great champions and great habits.

"Prayer is the best weapon we have; it is the key to God's heart.  You must speak to Jesus not only with your lips, but with your heart." 

St. Pio of Pietrelcina

From the Bible: Jesus Went to a Quiet Place

  • Watch Episode 5 together (or read pgs. 188-189).  
  • After watching, ask your child: "If Jesus needed quiet time, don't you think we do too?"

Be Grateful

  • Sometimes if we are sad, it helps to think of things in our life for which we can be grateful.
  • Watch Episode 6 or read pgs. 190-191.  

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  • On pg. 193, help your child make a gratitude list.  (Don't forget to enjoy the artwork on pg. 192 - maybe discuss with your child what Gospel story is being depicted.)

God Fills You With Joy

  • Read pgs. 194-195 together.  
  • Congratulate them on making their First Reconciliation, and remind them of how exciting it is to be part of this faith journey with them.   
  • If your child would like, have them "Journal with Jesus" on pg. 198.

Closing Prayer

  • Read page 200-201 together or watch Episode 7 below.

End Session 3 by praying St. Francis' prayer together (pg. 201). 

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  • Ask your child what were some of the most important things you learned in this session?  ( Possible answers:  I am blessed; prayer helps me discover God's will for my life; great habits help me become the best version of myself, etc.)

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