Sacraments
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Planning a liturgy for First Eucharist
Planning a liturgy for First Eucharist is a real challenge; there are so many things to consider! Yet each year, when I see the excitement in the eyes of our second graders, I find new energy and excitement myself. I think of the process as similar to building… read more
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Tips for teaching about the sacraments
Sacraments are gifts that are part of who we are and who we will become. In order to encourage the children to learn about the sacraments, you need to find ways to involve them in what they are learning. Baptism Through the sacrament of baptism we… read more
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What family meals teach us about Eucharist
If Julia Child is not a saint, she is at least a “blessed” in my book. She changed how Americans understand meal sharing, and meal sharing is central to our lives as Catholics. We can learn some essential principles from Julia about the … read more
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In trying to live out the challenge of the bishops, St. Stephen’s Parish in Croghan, New York, has worked to assist families preparing for first communion to realize this very simple yet profound message. Our community sees this assistance as the… read more
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“Is there power in that water?” ten-year-old Hector asked as we stood next to a gurgling baptismal font waiting to go into church. As any astute catechist would do, I seized the moment and let the symbol of water teach Hector about the meaning … read more
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Yesterday one of our directors of religious education expressed her frustration over people’s attitudes towards sacraments. She lamented the fact that last year she had 250 children in first communion preparation and had only 15 of these same children register… read more
