Emma's special day- February 28, 2013
A gift from Mom, Dad and Caitlyn to remember her first reconciliation and a reminder to follow Jesus' voice
Emma had some friends celebrating the sacrament too
Ms. Michael "Michelle", the sacramental coordinator and Emma
C on the alter
Nana and Papa with Emma after her reconciliation.
Thank you Nana for sewing Emma's gown, to remember her baptism
God bless you sweet girl
Family
One of the many things I love about the Catholic church are the sacraments. Sacraments are an outward way in which we can live out our faith.
I also love Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as a way to teach of Jesus' love, He is our shepherd and we are his flock. I think they way in which CGS teaches of sin is very delicate and loving. They begin at three years old, learning and studying the bible and Jesus' teaching. Later, in second grade the children were taught to examine their conscience. They compare their acts, thoughts and life to Jesus' word, written in the bible. Over time and while working in the atrium the children come to understand that when their actions do not follow the word of Jesus, their relationship with Jesus is not as strong as it could be. Through the sacrament of reconciliation the children reflect, ask for forgiveness for times of weakness and sin and are forgiven with love. The sacrament is such a renewal of faith and a true example to God' unconditional love for us, even when we make mistakes.
forgive...not seven times but seventy times seven (Mt. 18: 21b-22)
do to others whatever you would have them do to you (Mt. 7:12)
do good to those who hate you (Lk. 6:27b)
a very special day for emma and all of you.
ReplyDeletemuch love from all of us.