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Reconciliation

Be Watchful! Be Alert! – Reflection and Discussion Questions

Filed Under: Reflection Questions

This reflection and discussion helps youth understand what it means to be ready for Jesus. How are we preparing?

Actions Speak Louder than Words – Reflection and Discussion Questions

Filed Under: Reflection Questions

This reflection on the Parable of the Two Sons helps us consider that we cannot just say we are Christians. We must also act. And we must sometimes have the humility to admit we were wrong and then do the right thing.

Tangled Web Game

Filed Under: Games, Icebreakers

This game (sometimes called “spider web”) uses a ball of string to create a tangled mess. It is often used as an icebreaker. It can also be used as an example of how sin can create a tangled mess in our lives.

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A (2023)

Filed Under: Feasts Holy Days and Seasons

Sunday, September 10

The readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A focus on a conversion of heart. Possible themes for this weekend’s readings are conversion of heart, the sacrament of Reconciliation (confession), or overcoming hatred.

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The Lord Opened My Heart

Filed Under: Quotes

“The Lord opened the understanding of my unbelieving heart, so that I should recall my sins.” – St. Patrick

Sacrament Scavenger Hunt for Youth Ministry or VBS

Filed Under: Active Games, Games

This scavenger hunt introduces some of the symbols and concepts of the sacraments in a fun way. Hide various sacrament related items around your meeting space or grounds. Here is a list and some tips. Some of the items are directly related to sacraments. Others are more “fun” to start up a conversation. Use whatever you feel is best for your group and meeting. These are just ideas.

Sea Slime (for VBS or Youth Ministry)

Filed Under: Activities

Slime is easy to make and fun for kids to play with. Mix up a batch of sea slime for your ocean themed Vacation Bible School or youth group meeting.

Washed Away Prayer Service

Filed Under: Activities

This prayer service makes a nice accompaniment to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  It could also be used for a youth ministry meeting about forgiveness or baptism. #YouthMinistry #forgiven

Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Filed Under: Food for Thought

Consider going to reconciliation as a family or with youth group or youth ministry. And then do something afterwards to celebrate this beautiful gift of grace from our Lord. Go out for pizza together or something similar. 

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St. Agnes of Rome
Thursday, January 21
St. Agnes of Rome was born in the year 291. Many eligible young men sought to marry her. But she saw herself as the spouse of Jesus. When she continued to resist, she was condemned to death and was martyred at the age of 13.
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Friday, January 22
January 22 is the anniversary of the Roe vs Wade decision and is designated as the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children". It is a day of prayer and penance.
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B (2021)
Sunday, January 24
The readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B invite us to be transformed by the call of Jesus. So possible themes for this Sunday are evangelization, vocations, and discipleship.
The Conversion of St. Paul
Monday, January 25
January 25 is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.  St. Paul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus converted him from a persecutor of Christians to a fully committed follower of Jesus.
Sts. Timothy and Titus
Tuesday, January 26
January 26 is the feast day of Sts. Timothy and Titus.  St. Timothy is the patron saint of stomach ailments. St. Titus is the patron saint of the United States Army Chaplain Corps.
 Act today in such a way that you need not blush tomorrow. - St. John Bosco
Act today in a way that you need not blush tomorrow.
This quote from St. John Bosco reminds us to think before we act
Harden Not Your Hearts
Oh, that today you would hear his voice: “Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, as in the day of Massah in the desert, Where your fathers tempted me; they tested me though they had seen my works.”
Fishers of Men
As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Every life counts: from the beginning to the end, from conception to natural death. - Pope Francis
Every Life Counts
Every life counts: from the beginning to the end, from conception to natural death. - Pope Francis
Christ Is My Spouse
Christ is my Spouse, He chose me first and His I will be. He made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I belong to Him whom the angels serve.

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