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Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation and Received: Your Journey to First Communion
Leader's Resources
Free Resources
Videos and Downloadable Resources for Leaders, Parents, and Students
Program Materials
Starter Pack Walkthrough
Join Renewed & Received presenter Jackie Angel for a step-by-step video walkthrough of how the program materials work together to equip your leaders or catechists and engage your students.
Product Flip-Throughs
Explore the program’s materials playlist to walk through some of the individual components (available in English and Spanish), giving you a closer look at the resources and tools that make the program effective and engaging.
Downloadable Leader's Resources
- FAQs
- 1st Edition vs 2nd Edition
- Lesson Titles
- Explaining Sin Age-Appropriately
- Retreat
- Certificates
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about this program? Explore our FAQ document for answers and guidance.
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What's the Difference Between the 1st Edition and 2nd Edition?
Are you unsure whether to which edition of Renewed & Received is the perfect fit for your parish or school? Explore this document to discover the differences between the two editions.
Lesson Titles
Explore all of Renewed & Received's lesson and video segment titles to gain a clearer understanding of what the program offers.
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Explaining Sin in an Age-Appropriate Way
Use this resource as a guide to discussing sin in a straightforward and honest way, while helping children understand it without leading them to dwell on guilt.
First Reconciliation & First Communion Retreat
Using this document, create a retreat to inspire students and awaken in them a desire for a deeper life of faith. This retreat is designed to help them fully engage in their preparation for their First Reconciliation and First Communion.
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Certificates of Completion
Finished with the program? Celebrate your participants by awarding them a certificate of completion.
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Family Faith Formation Guides
Parish Session Guides
These at-home resources for both Renewed & Received guide parents step-by-step in fulfilling their role as primary catechists for their children, helping them actively nurture their children's understanding and faith.
At-Home Lesson Guides
These materials for parishes empower DREs to catechize parents and families in structured monthly sessions and offer additional resources to share during the sessions.
These guides are the perfect supplemental resources for those looking for a family-centered program. The guides help establish ongoing faith practices within the family and strengthen the relationship between the family and the parish.
Parent Information Session
Parent Information Session Videos
Parents can watch these videos to become familiar with Renewed & Received, deepen their understanding of First Reconciliation and First Communion, embrace their role in their child’s faith formation, and learn how to use key resources to support the journey.
Parent Information Session Guide
Invite parents to join their children on the journey to First Reconciliation and First Communion. Leaders can use this session guide to learn how to successfully organize a parent information night.
Downloadable Student Resources
- Examination of Conscience
- Nightly Examen
Examination of Conscience
First Reconciliation students can prepare for a meaningful confession through these important and reflective questions.
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Nightly Examen
Students preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion can use this resource each night to reflect on their day and grow closer to Jesus.
How to Get Buy-In at Your Parish or School
Are you ready to bring Renewed & Received to your parish or school? Take a look at the program’s “How to Get Buy-In” guide along with the overview sheet. These resources are designed to walk you through every step of implementing this award-winning program.