Preparing for First Reconciliation
KATHY KLEINLEIN
It's 1957 and you are seven years old. You stumble into a tiny dark closet, fumbling around for the kneeler so you don't...
Explaining Baptism and Confirmation
One of the traditional images of the church is that of the ark. In this model, the goal is to get everyone on board,...
Parishes Implementing a Children’s Liturgy of the Word
By Lisanne V. Jensen
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) programs are a growing trend at many parishes across the country. During CLW, young children...
An Examination of Conscience using the New Testament
JARED DEES
In preparation for the sacrament of penance and reconciliation, most of us use an examination of conscience inspired by the Ten Commandments in...
Graces for the Sick Craft
A Craft to Support a Lesson on the Anointing of the Sick
SARA JONCKHEERE
The gesture of the laying on of hands was an important part...
The Joy of a Clean Heart : A craft about Penance and Reconciliation
SARA JONCKHEERE
Sin has a way of weighing us down and hardening our hearts. Children feel this too and need to be taught that the...
The Eucharist Unites Heaven and Earth
A Craft to Support a Lesson on the Eucharist
Sara Jonckheere
Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. We hear it over and over, and we...
Peeps from Sheep: Animated video on Confession
Peeps from Sheep #4 - White as Wool from Catholics Come Home on Vimeo.
The Fire of the Holy Spirit: A craft to support a lesson on Confirmation
BY SARA JONCKHEERE
In Confirmation we are called to live out our Catholic faith, enriched by the special strength of the Holy Spirit. We are...
Making a Good Confession (video + suggested resources)
This video will be helpful for teens and adults.
Note the suggestions at the end for ways to prepare for confession:
1. Examination of Conscience
2. Litany...
