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Sacramental Catechesis


The preparation for and celebration of sacraments are an important and privileged encouter with God's grace.

The National Directory for Catechesis (p. 114) states:

Dioceses and parish should present sacramental catechesis that
  • Is a comprehensive and systematic formation in the faith, one that integrates knowledge of the fiath with living the faith
  • Is fundamentally Trinitarian and centers on initiation inot the life of the Triune God
  • Presents Christian life as a lifelong journey ot the Father in the Son and through the Holy Spirit
  • Is appropriate to the age level, maturiuty, and circumstances of those being catechized
  • Is intended for all members of the Christian community, takes place within the community, and involves the whole community of faith\
  • Involves parents in the preparatiom of their children for the sacraments
  • Is integrated into a comprehensive catechetical program
  • Focuses primarily on the symbols, rituals, and prayers containted in the rite for each sacrament
  • Enables the believer to reflect on the meaning of the sacrament received by implementing a thorough experience of mytagogia following the celebration.
In light of this, the Office of Continuing Christian Education provides support for sacramental catechesis in the following areas: