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Post by Flo (Host) on Oct 18, 2014 19:44:09 GMT -5
So I take my youngest to the church for her Reconciliation classes. I was amazed at the turnout. We have a small church and our city is growing so we have been looking to expand, ect. Well, if the turnout was any indication as to growth in not only our city but our Catholic community...wow! We have almost 70 kids for their reconciliation! I was amazed! We've only had large groups like that for Confirmation! I can only imagine how many kids will be there for their First Communion next spring!  |
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Post by John on Oct 18, 2014 21:27:22 GMT -5
Wonderful Flo! It's always nice to hear of growing numbers when it comes to the Sacraments..
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Post by Bob4BVM on Oct 19, 2014 14:45:15 GMT -5
Wow Flo, that is terrific ! Yes, I know as they grow into teens some lose interest, but try this-- when they get to be 12 or 13, give them copies of The Holy Mass booklet, and get them to read it, it WILL help with confirmation numbers ! |
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Post by Flo (Host) on Oct 19, 2014 17:05:59 GMT -5
I think it was when my kids received their first commumion they received a small booklet of the mass but the kids were never interested in reading it unfortunately.
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Post by cartoonistguy on Oct 29, 2014 18:50:47 GMT -5
...that's great! Theres a good amount of people who go to confession at our church, but I'd say far more than half of the huge parish, do not, sadly.
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Post by Flo (Host) on Oct 30, 2014 9:00:11 GMT -5
Not many in our church go either actually. And when I take my kids I usually go as well because I want them to see that I am human like they are, that we all need to go now and then. I want them to get used to going. I always enjoy when my oldest goes because when he comes out, more often than not he is so joyful...he can't stop smiling. LOL!
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