Sacrament Preparation

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Click on the following links to download free booklets to assist you in using the Faith First® program to prepare students to receive sacrament preparation.

Preparing for Confirmation Using Faith First & Faith First Legacy Edition Grade 6

Preparing for Confirmation will assist you in using Faith First Grade 6 to prepare students for receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.

Preparing for Confirmation focuses on three chapters in Faith First Grade 6. These chapters present concepts that are an essential part of a sound catechesis for sacrament preparation for Confirmation. There are suggestions to be used as part of the long-range preparation for the celebration of Confirmation, as well as to be taught immediately prior to the celebration of the sacrament. A Confirmation retreat program is also included.

The booklet consists of two, two-page spreads for presenting each of the chapters. You will find in each lesson, a brief explanation that places the chapter in the context of preparation for Confirmation, containing a brief background essay and a list of helpful resources that can be used to enrich the teaching of the lesson.

Also included in the lesson plan is a step-by-step process for teaching the lesson.This lesson plan contains materials not included in the Faith First Grade 6 Catechist Guide and focuses the presentation of the lesson as part of the sacrament preparation process. The reproducible handouts contain activities that will help the students apply and integrate the faith themes of the lesson into their daily living.

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Preparing for Confirmation: Using Faith First Grade 6

Preparing for Confirmation: Using Faith First Legacy Edition Grade 6 Parish

Preparing for Confirmation: Using Faith First Legacy Edition Grade 6 School

Preparing for First Eucharist Using Faith First Grade 2 and Grade 3 and Preparing for First Reconciliation Using Faith First Grade 2

RCL has produced three booklets that will help guide you through preparing children for the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation for the first time--Preparing for First Eucharist Using Faith First Grade 2, Preparing for First Reconciliation Using Faith First Grade 2, and Preparing for First Eucharist Using Faith First Grade 3.

The two booklets, Preparing for First Eucharist Using Faith First Grade 2 and Preparing for First Reconciliation Using Faith First Grade 2, each contain five lessons that are designed to be used in conjunction with the Faith First Grade 2 teacher and catechist guides. There are six lessons in the booklet Preparing for First Eucharist Using Faith First Grade 3 that are designed to be used in conjunction with the Faith First Grade 3 teacher and catechist guide.

The lessons in Preparing for First Eucharist and Preparing for First Reconciliation focus on the essential concepts that are part of a sound catechesis for sacrament preparation. Using these lessons with your children can make the immediate preparation a truly grace-filled time.

The two-page lesson plans that are a part of Preparing for First Eucharist and Preparing for First Reconciliation include additional resources and practical suggestions along with a step-by-step teaching plan. There are also parent letters that encourage parental involvement in sacrament preparation.

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First Eucharist: Using Faith First Grade 2	First Eucharist: Using Faith First Legacy Edition Grade 2 Parish	First Eucharist: Using Faith First Legacy Edition Grade 2 School	First Reconciliation: Using Faith First Grade 2
First Reconciliation: Using Faith First Legacy Edition Grade 2 Parish	First Reconciliation: Using Faith First Legacy Edition Grade 2 School	First Eucharist: Using Faith First Grade 3	First Eucharist: Using Faith First Legacy Edition Grade 3 Parish
First Eucharist: Using Faith First Legacy Edition Grade 3 School

Preparing for Confirmation Using Faith First Junior High Liturgy and Morality, Faith First Legacy Church & Sacraments, & Church History

The preparation for Confirmation is a grace-filled time. Preparing for Confirmation will assist you in using Faith First Junior High Liturgy and Morality to prepare students for celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation.

Preparing for Confirmation focuses on four chapters in Faith First Junior High Liturgy and Morality. These chapters present concepts that are an essential part of a sound catechesis for sacrament preparation for Confirmation. It is suggested to use Chapters 3, 5, and 7 as part of the preparation for the celebration of Confirmation. Chapter 11 can be used as part of this preparation, or it may be presented after the celebration of Confirmation to help the students discover the life-long decision that each of us makes to live out our baptismal promises. Chapter 5 has been divided into two lessons. Thus there are a total of five lessons that can be used for Confirmation preparation. A prayer ritual, an activity page, and a family page are included for each of lesson. A Confirmation retreat program is also included.

Preparing for Confirmation is simple, clear, and easy to use. The booklet consists of five pages for presenting each of the lessons. On the first page for each lesson, you will find a brief background essay that places the chapter in the context of preparation for Confirmation. This page also contains the objectives for the lesson and a list of helpful resources that can be used to enrich the teaching of the lesson.

The second page of the lesson is a step-by-step process for teaching the lesson. This lesson plan contains materials not included in the Faith First Junior High Liturgy and Morality Catechist Guide and focuses the presentation of the lesson as part of the sacrament preparation process. The third page is a ritual prayer. Each lesson begins with ritual prayer in which the students celebrate the theme of the chapter with words and actions. The fourth page is a reproducible activity. The activities help the students apply and integrate the faith themes of the lesson into their daily living. The fifth page is a reproducible handout that provides families the opportunity to remember, share, pray, and get ready for the celebration of Confirmation.

The final section of this booklet contains a suggested plan for a Confirmation retreat. The plan can be used for a full-day retreat or adapted to be used in a shorter time period.

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Preparing for Confirmation
Using Faith First Junior High Liturgy and Morality


Preparing for Confirmation
Using Faith First Legacy Junior High Parish Church & Sacraments

Preparing for Confirmation
Using Faith First Legacy Junior High School Church & Sacraments