First Reconciliation Preparation/ Preparación para la Primera Reconciliación

 Please help your child prepare well for his/her First Reconciliation

Ayude a su hijo a prepararse bien para su Primera Reconciliación

The one below is in Spanish.  El de abajo está en español.

He aquí un examen de conciencia. Es MUY importante que ayudes a tu hijo a hacer un buen examen de conciencia.

Examen de Conciencia para Niños

Here is an examination of conscience. It is VERY important that you help your child make a good examination of conscience. 

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE FOR CHILDREN

1.    I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD. YOU SHALL NOT HAVE OTHER GODS BESIDE ME.
–    Do I speak ( PRAY ) to God every day? :  when I wake up, before meals, before going to sleep.
–    As  soon as I wake up, do I give ( OFFER  ) Him my school work and all my day?
–    Do I remember to THANK God for the good things I have done or received?
–    Do I put my trust in good luck charms, palm reading and superstitions, rather than God alone?

2.    YOU SHALL NOT USE GOD’S NAME IN VAIN.
–    Have I used the words “God” or “Jesus” in anger or with lack of respect?
–    Have I used ugly words or language?
–    Have I wished evil on another?

3.    REMEMBER TO KEEP GOD’S DAY HOLY.
–    Do I go to Mass on Sunday unless I had a good reason ?  (lack of transportation, sickness)
–    Do I do all I can to make Sunday a day of rest and joy for my family?
–    Do I pay attention to Mass, or do I tease or distract others by talking or playing?
–    Do I arrive late at Mass or leave early?

4.    HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.
–    Do I respect and obey my parents?
–    Have I treated them badly by word or deed?
–    Am I willing to help round the house or must I be nagged a hundred times?
–    Do I try to get along with my brothers and sisters? Am I a tattletale or bully?
–    Do I try to give good example, especially to younger siblings?
–    Do I respect others in authority: baby-sitters, old people, teachers, priests, nuns?

5.    YOU SHALL NOT KILL.
–    Do I beat up others or hurt their bodies?
–    Do I say mean things, or make fun of others to hurt their feelings?
–    Am I willing to play with everyone? Have I stopped speaking to anyone?
–    Do I encourage others to do bad things?
–    Do I take care of my health such as eating the right food and taking care of the body God has given me?
–    Are there kids I will not play with or be mean to because they look different?

6.    YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.
–    Do I treat my body and other people’s bodies with respect and purity?
–    Do I look at television shows, movies, or pictures that are bad and hurt my soul and mind?
–    Am I modest in the clothes I wear and in my speech, remembering that I truly am a daughter/son of God?

7.    YOU SHALL NOT STEAL.
–    Have I taken things that were not mine from a store or another person?
–    Have I broken or misused another person’s property on purpose?
–    Do I return things that I borrow? In good condition?

8.    YOU SHALL NOT LIE (YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR).
–    Do I tell the truth? Do I say things about other people that are not true?
–    Did I cheat in class or in a game?
–    Do I tell lies to make myself look good?
–    Do I tell lies to protect myself from being punished?
–    Do I tell lies to make another person look bad or get them in trouble?
–    Am I a tattletale?

9.    YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR’S WIFE.
–    Do I get mad when I have to share my friends?
–    Am I jealous of my siblings and do I want my parent’s attention for myself constantly?
–    Am I willing to share my things and my time with others?

10.    YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GOODS.
–    Am I thankful to God and my parents for what they have given me?
–    Do I share the things I have with my family, friends and poor people?
–    Am I jealous or envious of the things others have?
–    Am I jealous or envious of the abilities others have?

THE ACT OF CONTRITION
Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you.  I detest all my sins
because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend you, my God,
who are all good and deserving of all my love.  I firmly resolve with the help of your grace,
to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life.  Amen.

Primera Reconciliación, Semana 8

TODOS los niños en las clases de Primera Comunión necesitan hacer la lección de esta semana para estar preparados para su Primera Penitencia el 16 de febrero a las 6:30 pm.

Por favor, asegúrese de que sus hijos conozcan el Acto de Contrición, el Padre Nuestro y el Ave María.

Los niños necesitan practicar la confesión y deben pasar un examen de conciencia infantil.

Para niños más pequeños

Para niños mayores

Por favor, haga clic en el enlace correcto.

Aquí está el enlace para la Semana 8 de la Primera Reconciliación para aquellos que vienen a clase el domingo por la mañana y están en el grado 2-3-4.

Primera Reconciliación Semana 8, Miss Debbie (clase del domingo por la mañana)

Here is the link for First Reconciliation Preparation for those who come to class Sunday morning and are in grade 3-4-5

Preparación para la Primera Reconciliación, Miss Elizabeth (Grado 3-4-5)

Aquí está el enlace para la preparación de la Primera Reconciliación para aquellos que vienen a clase el domingo por la mañana y están en el grado 6-7-8

Preparación para la Primera Reconciliación, Miss Barbara (Grado 6-7-8)

Aquí está el enlace para la Primera Semana de Reconciliación 8 para aquellos que vienen a clase el miércoles por la noche.

Primera semana de reconciliación 8, Miss Susan (clase de los miércoles por la tarde)

First Reconciliation Week 8

ALL children in First Communion classes need to do this week's lesson in order to be prepared for their First Penance on February 16 at 6:30 pm.

Please make sure your children know the Act of Contrition, the Our Father and the Hail Mary.

The children need to practice going to confession and they need to go over a child examination of conscience.

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE FOR CHILDREN

Please click on the correct link.

Here is the link for First Reconciliation Week 8 for those who come to class Sunday morning and are in grade 2-4.

First Reconciliation Week 8, Miss Debbie (Sunday am class)

Here is the link for First Reconciliation Preparation for those who come to class Sunday morning and are in grade 3-4-5

First Reconciliation Preparation, Miss Elizabeth (Grade 3-4-5)

Here is the link for First Reconciliation Preparation for those who come to class Sunday morning and are in grade 6-7-8

First Reconciliation Preparation, Miss Barbara (Grade 6-7-8)

Here is the link for First Reconciliation Week 8 for those who come to class Wednesday night.

First Reconciliation Week 8, Miss Susan (Wednesday pm class)