Order code: ROPG | 978-1-61671-671-4 | Saddlestitched | 5 3/8 x 8 3/8 | 16 pages | Language: English | Copyright Year: 2022
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In the restored order of the sacraments of initiation, children are confirmed before they receive their first Communion. Because this practice is most likely different from parents’ own sacramental experience, this book gives parents a brief but comprehensive overview of the restored order by answering some of the most frequently asked questions they have as their children prepare to receive the sacraments of confirmation and first Eucharist. Parents will come to a deeper understanding of the theology of the sacraments of initiation, their role in the process and the role of the sponsor, and the structure of the sacramental celebration. With concrete ideas for fostering faith within the life of the family, this book also equips parents to nurture their children’s spiritual growth and to encourage them to become active participants in the life of the parish community.
"In dioceses where the restored order has been implemented, parents are often surprised to learn that the age of confirmation has been lowered, and many find this change in practice to be unsettling. In this resource, Mikki Sciba addresses common questions that parents have while weaving in the theological reasoning behind the return to the original sequence of baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist. This book also provides parents with creative ideas for how to incorporate faith into daily life at home."
— Mary McManus, former Sacramental Preparation Coordinator, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Denver, Colorado
"This is a concise, user-friendly resource for parents as they accompany their child to full Christian initiation through the sacraments of confirmation and Eucharist. It provides an excellent overview of baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist, as well as a clear explanation of why and how confirmation became separated from the other sacraments of initiation in times past. This book is also a valuable tool for catechists to use in facilitating sessions for parents about the restored order."
— Mary-Ann Bates, R.S.C.J., retired Diocesan Director of Catechetics, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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