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Faith Formation - School of Religion
(CCD)
The School of Religion allows children to develop their faith through the
witness of adults. They provide a comprehensive and systematic program of
instruction and formation in the different dimensions of the Christian
faith.
The goal in our parishes is twofold:
• To introduce children to the person of Jesus Christ and present his
teachings, ministry and major events of his life.
• To assist children in learning the parables, formal prayers, sacred
Scripture and meaning of the Sacraments.
Baptism
For infant baptism, parishes are expected to provide catechetical
preparation for parents, candidates’ siblings, godparents and liturgical
assemblies. This sacramental catechesis flows from the liturgical rite and
draws on the signs and symbols used in the rite of baptism. Preparation
should also include catechesis on the role of the Christian family and the
rights and responsibilities that parents accept in presenting their child
for baptism.
Reconciliation
First reception of this sacrament takes place during the Advent season in
any of the following ways:
• Individually at the regular parish worship
• At a parish reconciliation service
• At a special reconciliation service where families receive the sacrament
together
Confirmation and First Eucharist
For individuals baptized in infancy, the sacrament of confirmation will
ordinarily be received at the age of discretion, 7 years old, at the same
celebration as first Eucharist at a Sunday liturgy during the Easter
season.
Catechesis for confirmation and first Eucharist should emphasize the
theology of Christian initiation, which links baptism, confirmation and
Eucharist as one process incorporating one into a lifelong journey of
conversion in faith.
The primary focus in preparing children for these sacraments of initiation
should be spiritual formation.
If you have any questions,
please contact
Linda
Benko at 724.254.1045
Thank-you! |
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