First Reconciliation Teaching Guide

Step-by-Step for Each Lesson

The guide provides a plus step-by-step plan for each Together in Jesus lesson including an overview, specific objectives, preparation suggestions and an opening prayer.  Annotated illustrations of the children's handouts are incorporated into the guide to guarantee teaching directions will be easy to follow and lessons will be successful. Each lessons concludes with a reproducible prayer ritual to reinforce the power of prayer in all that we do.

Special sections focus on children’s moral and faith development, the components of the program for children, parents, and teachers, and suggestions for getting organized and for helping children feel at ease.

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The Together in Jesus First Reconciliation program has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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