Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary



FIRST RECONCILIATION RETREAT TEACHING SUMMARYObjectivesTeaching StepsActivitiesMaterialsArrival andGatheringTo welcome the children and parents as they arriveName tagsMarkersCopies of "Memories of Childhood" and "Preparing for Reconciliation"Welcome andOpening PrayerTo pray together as a communityTo explain the purpose of the retreatSay an opening prayerExplain the purpose of the retreatExplain the Respect RuleIntroduce an attention grabberPrayer tableBibleCandleIcebreaker/GameTo create a welcoming environment and encourage the families to mingle with each otherRefer to "Icebreakers & Games" section in the Reconciliation Resources BookletAny materials needed for icebreaker or gameMemories of ChildhoodTo provide an opportunity for parents to share a childhood memory with their childrenReview instructions for "Memories of Childhood" activityMemories of ChildhoodCopies of "Memories of Childhood" handoutProdigal Son StoryTo understand God as a loving Father who is always ready to forgiveRead Luke 15:11-32 and show imagesRecount events of the storyDiscuss questionsRecounting the events of the storyEngaging the children and parents in dialoguePowerPoint presentation of imagesPlanning pages ProjectorScreenObjectivesTeaching StepsActivitiesMaterialsBreakDirect participants to restrooms and refreshmentsLead the group into grace. Refer to the "Fun Graces" section in the Reconciliation Resources BookletRefreshmentsLyrics for graceFlash Paper/Sin DemonstrationTo demonstrate how we cannot carry Christ's light to the world when our lives are full of sinTo understand sin and penanceGuide volunteers into the Flash Paper or Sin DemonstrationDiscussion questions if using Sin DemonstrationFlash Paper DemonstrationORSin DemonstrationFlash paperCandleLighterOR'God' and 'Family of God' signsExamination of ConscienceTo familiarize the children with the steps of the Sacrament of ReconciliationTo demonstrate both improper and proper approaches to the Sacrament of ReconciliationReview "Preparing for Reconciliation"Pray "Invocation to the Holy Spirit" or "A Prayer to Jesus"Lead children into an examination of conscience Lead children in an Act of ContritionExamination of ConscienceBad Confession, Good Confession Skit OR "How do I go to Confession?" videoCopies of "Preparing for Reconciliation"If using skit: two chairs, propsIf using video: copy of video, laptop or other device to play video, screen, projector, sound Procession with Good DeedsTo encourage children to thank God for all the good things they have been given and to offer their good deeds back to God Explain instructions for processionProcession with Good DeedsExtra materials for good deedsLyrics to and recording of "Prayer of Saint Francis"Closing Prayer and Sending ForthTo bless/send forth the childrenRead blessing from Catholic Household Blessings and PrayersCopy of blessing ................
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