Preparing for First Reconciliation:

     In the last three weeks I have been preparing the children for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation by using the large cards (shown above).  With pictures it shows the 5 steps to prepare ourselves for this sacrament and the meaning of each step.  I place the cards on the rug so they can see them as we can discuss any questions they might have.  The second time I present them, I will let them choose the topics that go with the drawings.  These are standard materials for the Catechesis of the

Good Shepherd program.

   This year due to Covid and our very late start in the year, we began with six sessions of Zoom, and since we were beginning Advent, we started with the Nativity Narratives and in doing so skipped the parable which is the cornerstone of our CGS program - The Good Shepherd and The Lost Sheep.  These parables are necessary before presenting Reconciliation.  So last week I presented these first, then the Steps.  Finally, we went to the church to practice Confession.  Tonight we will have our third and last practice as next week will be the children's First Reconciliation.