Chapter 2: The-Best-Version-of-Yourself

Objectives:

We are blessed.

First Reconciliation is one of the many great moments in our journey with God.
How to be grateful and how to share our blessings with others.

Opening Prayer:

Start by saying, “Let’s take a moment in silence to be still and quiet and open ourselves up to whatever God wants to lead us today.”

Have your child/children bless themselves and read the prayer:

God, our loving Father, thank you for all the ways you bless me. Help me to be aware that every person, place and adventure I experience is an opportunity to love you more. Fill me with a desire to change and to grow, and give me the grace to become the best-version-of-myself in every moment of every day. Amen.

Watch & Discuss / Read & Explore

Watch Episode 1 and read pages 32-33

Ask your child, "What are some ways you have exercised free will this past week?"

Watch Episode 2 and read page 34-41

Watch Episode 3 and read pages 42-43

Ask your child, "Why did God send his Son, Jesus to earth?"
Read page 44 and ask your child to repeat after you: "I will treat" (I will treat) "others the way" (others the way) "I want to be treated" (I want to be treated)

Watch Episode 4 and read page 46-49

Ask your child, "When is it a good time to pray?"
Read pages 50-53 and discuss with your child the differences between accidents, mistakes and sins.

Watch Episode 5 and read pages 54-57

Watch Episode 6 and read pages 58-61

Show What You Know

Pages 62-63 are a review of what you have learned in this chapter. Give your child time to answer all of the questions and review the answers with them at the end. Suggest that they may have to look back in the chapter to find the answers to some of the trickier questions.

Journal with Jesus & Closing Prayer

Have your child write as if they are writing a letter to Jesus. In this chapter they will be writing a letter about when they are the best version of themselves.

Watch Episode 7 and read the closing prayer on page 66-67.

Family Connection Activity

Practicing random acts of kindness ideas at home with your children can be a lot of fun! It’s also an excellent way to model kindness while encouraging your kids to be kind to everyone they meet.
Being kind to others teaches your children that they can have a positive effect on the world.

Pray this Prayer with Your Child Each Day this Week

Loving Father, I pray my heart shares love, that my hands help others and that my life shine light into the world. Help me to remember that being the best-version-of-myself will help others see You in me. Amen.

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