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Faith Formation - Sacramental
Preparation
Baptism
For infant baptism, parishes are expected to provide catechetical
preparation for parents, 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.
Additional Information
Information in regard to sacrament preparation will be mailed to
individuals families.
If you have a child who should be preparing to receive the Sacraments of
Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist during the upcoming year and
you do not receive information by mail contact the Faith Formation Office
at 724.254.3041.
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