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Mrs. Kelly's Class Celebrates Reconciliation

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During the second grade year, the students are prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn this sacrament is a celebration of God's loving forgiveness. We learn that we have a responsibility to care for one another and make good choices. This is how we express our love for God. We learn about sin, and that reconciliation is something we do everyday, we make peace with one another and celebrate being friends again. We also learn that Jesus forgives us as soon as we are sorry.

Sacramental Reconciliation, talking individually to the priest about our sins, is a very special way of asking God's forgiveness, and making and celebrating peace within our Christian community. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation we receive personal assurance from the priest that Jesus forgives us, as well as the grace to overcome our sins. Finally, the rite of Reconciliation is taught, as well as the Act of Contrition.

It is my hope that this information will help you prepare your child for this wonderful sacrament. Please give your child your guidance and help answer their questions and concerns.

Click here for more information about our second grade religion program at Seton.  Please don't hesitate to ask Mrs. Kelly if you have any questions regarding this important part of your child's religious education.  Seton's Elementary office phone number is: 757-5500 or you can email Mrs. Kelly at rkelly@setonschool.com.

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 First Reconciliation Dates  2007-2008
 (Students return to their home parish to receive the sacrament.)

Christ the King-February 12, 2008 @ 6:30
Sacred Heart-March 1, 2008 @ 1:00
St. Mary's, Moline-January 30, 2008 @ 6:00


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Preparing for the Sacrament:
Examination of Conscience

I think about what I have done since I last received the sacrament.
Have I hurt others by my unkindness? words? actions? thoughts?
Have I shown my love for God?
Have I been a good example to others?
Am I truly sorry for what I have done?

 


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Rite of Reconciliation

1. Father will welcome me.
2. Father may read from the Bible.
3. I tell Father what I have done that is sinful and why I think I do it and how often I do it.
4. Father and I will talk about what I have told him.
5. Father will tell me something to do to help make up for my sins, and to show God that I am truly sorry. (penance)
6. Father will ask me to say an Act of Contrition.
7. Father will say a special prayer for me. When he does this he will place his hands over me and, in the name of God, will forgive me for my sins. (absolution)
8. When this is completed, Father will say, "Go in peace." I answer "Amen." Remember to also say, "Thank you, Father."


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Act of Contrition
My God,
I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong
And failing to do good,
I have sinned against You
Whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help,
to do penance,
to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ
suffered and died for us.
In His name, my God, have mercy.

 


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