Last Monday was Ms. Burrito's first confession. She received the second sacrament of being a Catholic. It is a very important sacrament as the kids learn how to ask for forgiveness. We came very early to church so I had the chance to take a picture of her in front of the altar while there were still no people in the church.
We took our son with us even though he was not feeling very well because he wanted to see how is it done as he will be doing the same in a couple of years. There were two priests and one of them was the one who baptized both of our kids. We let our daughter confessed to him. After the confession, my husband has accompanied Ms. Burrito to different stations where teachers gave them something that is relevant to the sacrament of reconciliation. My husband taught it was a very special bonding as he got to pray with her silently.
They serve some snack and beverage after the confession.
Ms. Burrito receive a book of prayers, a candle, certificate and a necklace with a pendant that says "Forgiveness: Heals and Renews".
Me: What are you going to confess?
Ms. B. That I fight with my brother sometimes.
Me: Doesn't it happen all the time?
Ms. B. (Looked at me smiling and said).. Yeah, I guess.
We both laughed.
It was a very beautiful experience both for the kids and parents.
