As the process continued at home and here at St. Joseph's in gathered sessions, these faithful parents spent time working with their children, teaching them about the sacrament and practicing the concepts of 'being truly sorry' and 'forgiveness' as they lived their lives at home. At our last gathered session, we had 'practice confession'.
Reconciliation is a sacrament that we learn about from a very early age. We learn that to be truly sorry and to ask forgiveness for what we have done isn't always easy, but we need to practice, practice, practice! Our candidates for First Reconciliation are ready for the sacrament. As we celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation tomorrow morning with our families, we are grateful for their sharing and honesty in the process. None of us are perfect, but we know that no matter what, we are all loved and forgiven by God.
The prayer we said with our parents at the Parent Learning Day in Nov continues as we celebrate in the morning:
Blessed are you, O God of all creation. From the dawning of life you have called each of us by name. From the waters of Baptism you set each one on the path to this day.
In your generosity you have brought us to this time when we are blessed to journey with our precious children as they come to share your mercy and goodness in First Reconciliation.
Send the Holy Spirit to guide us on our way in this time of spiritual preparation. Help us to remember that it is through your Son, by the power of the Holy Spirit, that our children will come to you.
Help us to give back in thanksgiving. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen
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