In this second session we have continued to look at the fact that we have the ability to make good and bad choices and most of the time we choose to love God and treat everyone in the best way we can. However, there are times when we can be selfish and not show love and concern and this has an effect on the people around us.

We have continued to talk about the times when we have been selfish and we have used the word ‘sin’ - meaning we have done something on purpose, which has hurt our relationship with God and other people. We have also thought about some of the different ways in which we might sin and thought about how we can put things right again.

We have 1 more session of the reconciliation part of the programme left before we will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in church on Tuesday March 17th 6pm.

For the next session the children need to complete pages 16 to 28 of the Making Things Right Book. The children also need to start practising the prayer of sorrow. They will be asked to say this as part of their penance after their Reconciliation. Please discuss the stories and activities with your child to deepen their understanding.

Next week we will be looking at what happens during the service of reconciliation.

Act of Sorrow or Contrition

O my God,

Because you are so good,

I am very sorry

That I have sinned against you

and by the help of Your grace

I will try not to sin again.