1. Parent Meeting

The Fall Parent Meeting will cover the details of First Penance as well as provide the opportunity to update and renew the adult’s theology and faith regarding the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

2. Retreat

JMT Productions will be presenting “Jesus, Our Good Shepherd” as a First Penance preparation retreat for our second graders. Through the use of puppets, clowning, story telling, music, illusions, drama, and crafts, children will learn about the love of God, forgiveness of sins, and how to live a good Christian life. This retreat will be an enjoyable and important part of your child’s sacramental preparation program.

Pre-registration and parent permission slips are required for children to participate. The program length is approximately 2 hours.

3. First Penance

First Penance is celebrated in the Fall of the second grade year. Children attend with their families.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Form

You say:      Bless me Father, for I have sinned.

Father, I…..
(begin on a positive note, by expressing something good about ourselves.)

For these and all of the sins of my past life, I am sorry.

Priest says:     For your penance…..
(for example: say one Our Father or help your parents today)

You say:      Act of Contrition
                   O my God, I am sorry for my sins.
                   In choosing to sin,
                   And failing to do good,
                   I have sinned against you
                   And your church.
                   I firmly intend,
                   With the help of your Son,
                   To make up for my sins
                   And to love as I should.

Priest says:     I absolve you of your sins, in the name of the Father
                   and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. God bless you.

You say:     Thank you Father and God bless you.