Novena for First Confession
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The sacrament of confession is a wonderful gift God has given to us. We are very blessed to be able to come to the sacrament of confession for forgiveness whenever we have sinned and repented.
The occasion of First Confession can be a very significant event in one’s spiritual life. A person’s first encounter with Jesus in the confessional can help set one on the path of frequent confession and of turning to God in repentance at every instance of sin.
One’s First Confession can also be a time of great anxiety and fear. Many children and even adults who are preparing to make their First Confession are afraid of saying their sins aloud in front of a priest or are fearful of forgetting the proper way to do so.
Let’s offer prayers in this Novena for First Confession that God may bless all who are preparing for their First Confession and may lead them to the holy habit of frequent confession.
Why Pray the Novena for First Confession?
You can pray the Novena for First Confession if your child is preparing to make their First Confession. You can pray this novena if your child is fearful or anxious about their First Confession, or you can use this novena to ask for abundant graces for your child during his or her First Confession.
You can also pray the Novena for First Confession if you yourself are preparing for your First Confession. You can pray this novena to ask for help in preparing for it or for many graces for yourself through this sacrament. Or you can use this novena to seek grace and assistance for a godchild, friend, or other loved one who is preparing for their First Confession.
Novena for First Confession Prayers
Novena for First Confession - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us the sacrament of confession. We ask You to bless and prepare all who will soon make their First Confession.
Preparation to receive the sacrament of confession for the first time can be a very significant time in one’s life. As children prepare to make their First Confession, they are in great need of Your grace to be able to begin a lifelong habit of frequent confession and of returning to You at each instance of sin.
Please help all people who are preparing to make their First Confession, and we particularly ask today that You bless all children who will soon make this sacrament for the first time.
Help us to grow in union with You each day of our lives. Give us the grace to seek deeper holiness at every opportunity.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for First Confession - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us the sacrament of confession. We ask You to bless and prepare all who will soon make their First Confession!
Not all people are able to receive the sacrament of confession during their childhood. Converts to the faith and those Catholics who never received all of their sacraments as children must prepare for their First Confession as adults. You can bring great peace and blessings to all adults preparing for their First Confession.
Please help all people who are preparing to make their First Confession, and we particularly ask today that You bless all adults who will soon make this sacrament for the first time.
Help us to always rely on You for all that we need in our lives. Give us the grace to make our relationship with You our top priority in life.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for First Confession - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us the sacrament of confession. We ask You to bless and prepare all who will soon make their First Confession.
It can seem very difficult to say our sins out loud in front of a priest. Many people struggle with fear at the thought of going to confession. But we know that this sacrament is a great gift from You and that You bring forgiveness through it.
Please help all people who are preparing to make their First Confession, and we particularly ask today that You assist all who are struggling with fear or anxiety over their upcoming First Confession.
Help us to always turn to You in moments of difficulty. Give us the grace to submit ourselves to You even when we are afraid or anxious.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for First Confession - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us the sacrament of confession. We ask You to bless and prepare all who will soon make their First Confession.
You have given us a great gift by giving us a sacrament for the forgiveness of sin. Though Your Church requires us to make use of this sacrament once per year, we are also privileged to be able to make use of it much more often.
Please help all people who are preparing to make their First Confession, and we particularly ask today that You help all preparing to make their First Confession to grow in the habit of frequent confession.
Help us to always make use of all the helps You give us for our salvation. Give us the grace to grow in holiness and virtue at every opportunity.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for First Confession - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us the sacrament of confession. We ask You to bless and prepare all who will soon make their First Confession.
Preparing to go to confession for the first time can often be difficult. Many who are preparing for their First Confession might feel nervous about confessing their sins and afraid they will not remember their sins. You can help all penitents to remember their sins well.
Please help all people who are preparing to make their First Confession, and we particularly ask today that You help all preparing to make their First Confession to have a clear recollection of their sins.
Help us submit ourselves fully to You in every circumstance. Give us the grace to grow in true friendship with You each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for First Confession - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us the sacrament of confession. We ask You to bless and prepare all who will soon make their First Confession.
We all commit sins, even when we try very hard to cease offending You. You know our weakness and inability, but You are always ready to forgive us when we come to You in true repentance.
Please help all people who are preparing to make their First Confession, and we particularly ask today that You help all preparing to make their First Confession to be truly repentant of their sins.
Help us to grow to a deeper devotion to You each day of our lives. Give us the grace to make our relationship with You our top priority in life.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for First Confession - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us the sacrament of confession. We ask You to bless and prepare all who will soon make their First Confession.
It is not always easy to confess our sins aloud in front of a priest as You call us to do in the sacrament of confession. Doing so can require great humility. You can help us to grow in the humility we need to make a good confession.
Please help all people who are preparing to make their First Confession, and we particularly ask today that You help all preparing to make their First Confession to grow in humility.
Help us to grow in all the virtues we need for our holiness. Give us the grace to dedicate ourselves more fully to You each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
Novena for First Confession - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us the sacrament of confession. We ask You to bless and prepare all who will soon make their First Confession.
It can be difficult to submit ourselves fully to God and to the rules His Church calls us to follow. At times, we can feel tempted to follow our own will. But You can help us to submit ourselves to You and Your Church as Your humble servants.
Please help all people who are preparing to make their First Confession, and we particularly ask today that You help all preparing to make their First Confession to grow in submission to God.
Help us to make use of every opportunity to grow in holiness. Give us the grace to grow closer to You each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Novena for First Confession - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us the sacrament of confession. We ask You to bless and prepare all who will soon make their First Confession.
You give us many graces and helps on the path through life. You continually show Your love for us and You call us to love You in return. You can help each of us to grow in our love for You through the many powerful helps You have given us.
Please help all people who are preparing to make their First Confession, and we particularly ask today that You help all preparing to make their First Confession to grow in love for God.
Help us to take every opportunity we encounter to grow in intimacy with You each day of our lives. Give us the grace to strive to become saints at all times.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.