Lesson Materials
Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation is a 12–Session First Reconciliation preparation program that offers catechists a turn-key approach to lesson preparation and planning. Renewed offers children and their parents an engaging, interactive way to grow in their understanding of God’s love and mercy through fun activities, live-action videos, and an attractive and approachable workbook. Engaging video presentations, a dynamic student workbook, and easy-to-use guides for leaders and parents, along with a rich offering of free online resources, progressively call young people to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ and a commitment to return to his mercy.
Program Details
Classes will meet approximately twice each month throughout the Formation year. In addition to the monthly Family Faith Formation sessions, students in 2nd and 3rd grade will attend two in-person classes each month.
2nd grade classes meet on Sundays from 9:00–10:15am. These sessions are designed to help prepare students for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation through prayer, discussion, activities, and a deeper understanding of God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Important dates for First Reconciliation families include:
- First Reconciliation Parent Meeting: October 7 at 6:30pm in the Father Sullivan Center. Attendance is required for one parent.
- First Reconciliation Retreat: March 6 at 9:00am in the Church Hall. Attendance is required for the child and one parent.
- Celebration of First Reconciliation: April 4 at 4:00pm
Additional information regarding sacramental preparation and celebration details will be shared throughout the year.