Policy on Sacramental Preparation

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Sacrament Spirit/Word of God/Symbol Gift
Experienced
As fire transforms into itself everything it
touches, so the Holy Spirit transforms into the
divine life whatever is subjected to its power.
CCC 1127 Baptism and
Confirmation are not magical actions, but rather
occasions to experience themystery of Jesus
death and resurrection taking place within those
who are making a commitment to him.
Sacraments Encountering the Risen Lord, Rev.
Paul A. Feider, Pg. 20 Sacraments are actions,
not things. The Church is a we, not an ita
group of people with a strong common awareness
of being one in Christ. The Book of
Sacramental Basics, Tad Guzie, Pg.
32 Sacraments symbolic expressions of sacred
realities which are recognized and accepted by
those who have faith experienced revelation of
the holydoors to the sacred enter into a
religious dimension of human existence occasion
an alternative of a persons experience of space
and timean external present In a personal
experience, it makes my life meaningful. In a
social experience it makes our lives meaningful.
But sacred meaning, when it is experienced, is
also mystery. Sacred meaning, when it does
appear, does not have to appear does not have to
be experienced. So when it does appear it is
felt to be a gift, a grace.
Doors to the Sacred, Joseph
Martos, Ch. 1
Policy on Sacramental Preparation Taken from
faith formation Handbook 2006-2007 Reconciliation
and First Holy Eucharist Children in the 2nd
grade will receive the Sacraments of
Reconciliation (Penance) and First Holy Eucharist
(Communion) providing they have been baptized.
In addition, a minimum of one year of formal
religious education in a parish or Catholic
school program precedes preparation for the
celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
and First Holy Eucharist. Children in the 3rd
through 12th grades that have missed these
sacraments are offered an age appropriate
Sacramental Preparation class during the same
time and schedule as those students in 2nd grade.
After completing the course they will receive
the sacraments as scheduled. If this applies to
your child, please contact the faith formation
office at 822-3700. Children preparing to
receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and
First Holy Eucharist and their parents are
required to attend an Orientation Meeting,
preparation classes, a Reconciliation retreat,
and a First Holy Eucharist retreat. Confirmation
Youth, ages 14 through 16 are invited to receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation provided they are
current on all other sacraments. To be enrolled
in Confirmation preparation classes, the youth
must be in the early years of high school. The
youth must currently be attending St. Anthony
Youth Group sessions. In addition, a minimum of
two years of formal religious education in a
parish or Catholic school program precedes
preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament
of Confirmation. Confirmation preparation
classes will be held on Wednesday from 600-730
PM, in the Sacramental Preparation Room,
beginning in Early Spring and continuing through
the week prior to Confirmation Liturgy. Youth
and sponsor or parent are required to attend
orientation and all scheduled classes.
Preparation includes attendance at a spring
retreat! Attendance in both regular Religious
Education classes and Sacramental Preparation
classes will be closely monitored. An attendance
of 90 is required for the year prior to and the
current year while enrolled in Sacramental
Preparation classes to be eligible to receive
appropriate Sacraments. Registration Information
for Sacramental Preparation Registration cost is
30 per child/youth enrolled in Sacramental
Preparation. These fees cover costs of supplies,
textbooks, retreat, reception, and gifts received
during the preparation and receiving of the
Sacraments.
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Sacramental Preparation
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3700
Sacramental Record
The Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First
Eucharist, and Confirmation Name of
Child Address Home Phone
Work Phone Date and Place of Childs
Birth Date and Church Where Child was
Baptized Fathers Name as it appears on
Baptismal Certificate Mothers Name (With
Maiden Name) as it appears on the Baptismal
Certificate The Sacrament of
Confirmation ONLY Confirmation Saint
Name Age at Time of Confirmation Na
me of Confirmation Sponsor Parish and City
of Sponsor Proxys Name (if any)
Please Attach Copies of ALL Sacramental
Certificates... Baptism (First Eucharist and
Confirmation), First Eucharist (Confirmation)
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Sacramental Preparation
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3700
Sponsorship Certificate 2007 (Confirmation Only)
This certificate is due, signed by a priest or
deacon, by Wednesday, January 31st, 2007.
The Sponsor must be 1. A confirmed and
practicing Catholic in good standing with the
Catholic Church. 2. NOT the childs parents (by
birth, adoption, or marriage). 3. 16 years of
age or older. 4. If possible, the childs
Baptismal godparents. 5. One person. 6.
Available to work with the candidate on some
preparation activities, unless a proxy is chosen.
Confirmation Candidates Name Sponsors
Name Parish and City of
Sponsor Proxys Name (if any)
Statement of the Sponsor I recognize that in
accepting the role of sacramental sponsorship I
become responsible to be a model and example to
my confirmed as a committed and active Catholic
and to be a support to his/her life-long spiritual
growth. I hereby assure that I am not the
father or mother of the candidate by birth or
adoption, that I am committed to my Catholic
faith, that I myself have received all three
sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Holy
Communion, and Confirmation), that I am not
married outside the Church or am living in a
situation which keeps me from properly receiving
the sacraments, and that I try to lead a life in
harmony with the faith and role to be undertaken,
by witness to the values of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ, and by seeking to be of service to others
for love of Him.
Sponsors Signature Date The above
member of my parish, , is qualified to serve
in the role of Confirmation Sponsorship. Signatur
e of Priest/Deacon Date