SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION, WEEK ELEVEN - Sin, Temptation, Accident

OBJECTIVES


• Children will be able to correctly use the words “forgive” and “sin”.

• Children will understand the difference between a sin, an accident and a temptation.
• Children will have practice recognizing behaviors as sins, temptations or accidents

HOMEWOEK:  Children should work on memorizing an Act of Contrition.

The Act of Contrition we suggest is:

My God,

I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.

In choosing to do wrong

and failing to do good,

I have sinned against you

whom I should love above all things.

I firmly intend, with your help,

to do penance,

to sin no more,

and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.

Our Savior Jesus Christ

suffered and died for us.

In his name, my God, have mercy.

It is worthwhile having your child memorize this prayer - after all, it will last him/her a lifetime!  However, if your child struggles with memorization, a simple prayer such as the one on the card, will suffice....and it is perfectly find to read it!