After school, the two of us sat down to discern her sins. This was new for her, obviously, but I've done it with Finn. It was good and she was honest about what sins she had committed. We wrote them down in list form because I've realized it is easier for kids to take a list in with them and then they aren't worried about remembering everything during the sacrament.
We arrived at church...and yes, Finn and Mac had to come with (Jim was traveling this week and after all the reschedules, how can you plan for it?!?!). I planned ahead and made sure their tablets were charged, so they would be quiet at the very least, which worked for the most part other than Mac being tired.
After a nice prayer service, Korri was the fourth to have her First Reconciliation. I was so proud of her:
She was so brave and honest, two things that I think are hard when you're 8 and doing something unfamiliar. The look on her face when she was done was worth it a thousand fold...smile from ear to year. While she was giving her confession, Finn and I prayed for her, which I think was a powerful moment for Finn and I. And then, of course, I cried when she got back. I was/am just so proud of her. She has a heart of gold and I think confession is such a good tool to keep you on track and to also keep track of your sins so you are aware and accountable. It was honestly a beautiful experience.
After she came back to her seat, two of her friends had their confessions and she and I prayed for them during theirs, which again, was so powerful!! I love God and the power of prayer and having faith.
After everybody was done, we finished the prayer service and had a little reception with cookies and juice. It was a really nice night. I told her that her soul was clean afterward and asked her if she knew the last time it was and she responded: at my baptism!!! Such a smart girl. Her love for life and God are huge and will take her places.
Finn loves going to Reconciliation because of the feeling afterward and I hope Korri has that same passion. Here's hoping!!!!
