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CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Sacraments Baptism
Reconciliation
First Eucharist
Confirmation
Protection of Children and Youth
Efforts to protect children and young people
FUZZIE Program
Virtus Training
Including Children with Special Needs in Faith Masses for Children w/Special Needs and their families
Ministry with Persons with Special Needs
Guidelines for Inclusion of Children with Special Needs
For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
CATECHIST RESOURCES
The Catechist in the Third Millenium: Call, Mission, Formation
Loyola Press
Sadlier
Harcourt/RCL/Benzinger
St. Mary’s Press
The Rosary is Alive Picture Book
Children Helping Children
Herald of Faith: Reflections on Social Justice
Family Activities in English
Family Activities in Spanish
DIOCESAN POLICY
Catchetical Guidelines for Confirmation Preparation
Approved Catechetical Materials
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Adult Faith Formation Resources
Religious Studies
Basic and Advanced Course Offerings
Pastoral Formation Institute
Distance Learning Online
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Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most enriching experiences in the lives of Catholics. Reconciliation is a time of healing and reconciling that invites all to experience God’s love and forgiveness through the actions of the priest.
Parents/Family
 Since family is intimately involved with the formation of a child’s moral conscience, parents/guardians should be involved in the preparation of the children for this sacrament.
The Catechesis, through the Faith Formation Programs:
- Helps students to acknowledge God’s unconditional love
- Helps students to understand they can turn to Christ and the church for sacramental forgiveness and reconciliation
- Helps students recognize the existence of good and evil in the world and our human capacity to choose between right and wrong
- Helps students recognize the need for forgiveness, not only from parents or those we have hurt, but also from God
- Explores the meaning of the symbols, prayers, gestures and scripture stories of Reconciliation
- Teaches the Sacrament of Reconciliation as an ongoing conversion and encourages the regular celebration of the sacrament
Readiness:
Preparation for this Sacrament will precede the preparation for First Eucharist (First Holy Communion).
- Has knowledge of the person Jesus and His Gospel message of forgiveness
- Has knowledge of sin and its effect on our lives
- Has understanding and experience of sorrow, forgiveness and conversion
Information from the National Directory for Catechesis,#36, B2
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