The sacraments the Church celebrates are signs of grace that make a deeper reality present to us. One reality we encounter through the sacraments is Christ's presence in the Church community, his body. This recognition of Christ's presence in the community should lead to a stronger awareness of being sent on mission to engage in concrete, love-inspired action in the world. (www.usccb.org)
Father Stan Fortuna explains the Amazing Gift that is the Eucharist. Awe inspiring!
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Sacramental formation is a spiritual journey that seeks to deepen faith in Jesus Christ and conversion to Christian living. It is an intense and immediate period of time where children, youth and adults are led to grow in faith through immersion in the mystery they are about to celebrate.
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Reconciliation and the Eucharist
Through the celebration of the sacrament of Reconciliation, you will experience the unending mercy of God. The Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ, help us to be the Body of Christ.
Discernment for Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a spiritual preparation consisting of one retreat and three small group gattherings for Reconciliation and two retreats for Eucharist and four small group gatherings, with the candidate along with their parents/guardians. This includes a mystagogy retreat after the celebration of their First Eucharist. You will then be able to participate fully in the worship life of your parish by receiving Jesus in the Eucharist each week. So, this discernment is not just for your “first” Communion; it is a preparation for a lifetime! |
What requirements are there before I can begin formation for Reconciliation and Eucharist?
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Confirmation
All individuals who fulfill the basic requirements set down by Canon (Church) and Diocesan Law and feel they are spiritually open and ready to make a public commitment to Jesus Christ and receive the power and grace of the Spirit will be asked to present themselves to the Church.
Discernment for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a spiritual preparation consisting of two Spiritual Retreats, and four small group gatherings with the candidate, their sponsor, and for adolescent candidates, their parents/guardians. There also is mystagogy retreat after the celebration of Confirmation. |
What requirements are there before I can begin discernment for Confirmation?
http://bustedhalo.com/features/100-words-give-or-take-on-confirmation
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