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Steps for Receiving Sacraments of Reconciliation for Children • Before you go to Confession, take time to examine your conscience. Ask the Holy Spirit to help. • Wait for your turn to enter the confessional. • You may meet with the priest face-to-face or be separated from the priest by a screen. 1. Greeting:
2 gru 2018 · Confession can be a liberating moment for children, in which they leave their sins behind and embrace Jesus. Here is an easy-to-follow guide for kids in confession.
Before you celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation with your kids (see Celebrate Reconciliation with Your Kids: 9 Ways to Make It Happen), help them to prepare by coaching them through an examination of conscience.
Reconciliation Steps. 1. The priest welcomes you and pray s the Sign of the Cross with you. Then you say: “Forgive me Father for I have sinned. This is my first Confession and these are my sins…” 2. Confess your sins. T he priest may talk to you to help you. 3. The priest give s you a penance. This can be prayers to say or good deeds to ...
Help a child go beyond being sorry out of fear of punishment or being caught, to being sorry or seeking forgiveness because of love and concern. Help your child learn from their mistakes.
Recalling these examples of Jesus’ attention to children sets the proper context for helping children examine the conscience and preparing them for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This sacrament allows Jesus to express his love for children today.
Use these Examination of Conscience handouts to help your child prepare for their First Reconciliation. Consider practicing their confession with them by role playing the parts of the priest and the confessor, then switch roles.
