March Family Faith Formation @ Home Plan
March 2025 @ Home Resources
Theme: The Sacrament of Confession
Bible Verse for Memorization:
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” Luke 23: 34
Practice daily the Bible verse as a family --perhaps read it before dinner with your dinner prayer. Slowly try to memorize it and make it a fun game:0)
First Communion Prep for March
All First Communion Homework was handed out in your child's folder this month. If you have any questions or cannot find the forms, please feel free to email peggy@vincentcatholic.org
*Please also be sure that you are going to Mass every Sunday or Saturday vigil and have your child write down one thing that sticks out to them in their journal -- this will be the confirmation that they are regularly attending Mass each weekend to fulfill the requirement next year (even during the summer when we do not meet for Family Faith Formation, please have your child keep their Mass journal--just one word or phrase that stuck out to them and the date of the Mass).
Some extras for 2nd graders/First Communion Prep on the Sacrament of Confession are below. You may want to watch one a week with your child and discuss.
*Please also be sure that you are going to Mass every Sunday or Saturday vigil and have your child write down one thing that sticks out to them in their journal -- this will be the confirmation that they are regularly attending Mass each weekend to fulfill the requirement next year (even during the summer when we do not meet for Family Faith Formation, please have your child keep their Mass journal--just one word or phrase that stuck out to them and the date of the Mass).
Some extras for 2nd graders/First Communion Prep on the Sacrament of Confession are below. You may want to watch one a week with your child and discuss.
You can also check out the above video series on formed.org intended as prep for First Communion and First Reconciliation. These very short 3 minute videos may also be enjoyable for younger siblings as well!
For Parents for February
Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession
The Transforming Power of Confession series on Formed.org explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God's love. By looking at God's revelation of his mercy in Scripture and making a step-by-step examination of the Rite itself, Forgiven communicates God's invitation to each one of us to come experience his indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Transforming Power of Confession series on Formed.org explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God's love. By looking at God's revelation of his mercy in Scripture and making a step-by-step examination of the Rite itself, Forgiven communicates God's invitation to each one of us to come experience his indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Short videos -- above 7 minutes explaining the biblical reasons for the sacrament of Confession .
Below - 8.5 minutes inspirational and educational about Confession.
Below - 8.5 minutes inspirational and educational about Confession.
Just for Fun: The below video, made by Lifeteen, is meant for middle schoolers or high schoolers...but often adults find it more funny than the kids, so I'll leave it here for your entertainment....there is also some educational value in it if you deem it appropriate for your kids to watch and discuss with you (parents preview first...it's definitely too edgy for some age groups and possibly for some in general)!
For Preschoolers and Toddlers During March
Make sure you Sign Up for your FREE Formed.org -- Subscription
1) Go to www.formed.org
2) Click "Formed For Parishes" on the front middle of the homepage
3) Click "Find your Parish Subscription"
4) Enter zip code 92103 and click St. Vincent when it pops up
5) Enter your name and email and then respond to the email they send you
6) You should be all set after this (your computer will remember you). Should you get kicked out in the future you just click "sign in" and put your email in again and you're good to go!
In the search bar search for kids and find a plethora of great Catholic kids shows for all ages. Search for ydisciple or teens for other programs for teens. For adult faith formation content, just search the subject like "Eucharist" "prayer" etc. that you are interested in.
2) Click "Formed For Parishes" on the front middle of the homepage
3) Click "Find your Parish Subscription"
4) Enter zip code 92103 and click St. Vincent when it pops up
5) Enter your name and email and then respond to the email they send you
6) You should be all set after this (your computer will remember you). Should you get kicked out in the future you just click "sign in" and put your email in again and you're good to go!
In the search bar search for kids and find a plethora of great Catholic kids shows for all ages. Search for ydisciple or teens for other programs for teens. For adult faith formation content, just search the subject like "Eucharist" "prayer" etc. that you are interested in.
If you haven't yet filled out the medical release waiver & Turned in, please bring the below form in January or scan and attach to peggy@vincentcatholic.org
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