On Our Way with Jesus: A Leader's Guide (for Both Reconciliation and Eucharist)This innovative approach to the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation is built on the belief that children grow in faith best when their parents and parish community accompany them on their faith journey. |
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Pedagogical Approach and Resources | 15 |
Roles and responsibilities of the participants | 25 |
Formation of catechists | 31 |
Putting the Program into Action | 37 |
Enrolment week | 58 |
First Stage of the Journey of Initiation Preparation for Reconciliation | 59 |
Review and preparations for Advent | 65 |
Second Stage of the Journey of Initiation Preparation for the Eucharist | 83 |
Family mass | 90 |
Celebration of the paschal mystery | 96 |
Preparation for the celebration of First Communion | 104 |
Enrichment for parents | 110 |
Family Advent project | 116 |
Artwork | 122 |
Thank You Card | 134 |
Common terms and phrases
activities Advent wreath assembly Baptism beginning blessing BOSS bring catechists cele celebration of Reconciliation chil child children of God children's books Choir choose Christ Christian community Christian initiation Christmas Church commitment contract Communion confessors cross Discover God's Paths dren Easter encourage enrich ents Eucharistic prayer experience facilitator faith family mass Father feel forgiveness friends friendship gesture give God's love going Gospel greeting hand happiness hearts Holy Spirit Holy Week important invite the children Jesus journey of initiation lectern light liturgical Lord meal Novalis offer option Oregon Catholic Press panels parents and children parish meetings participants paschal candle Paschal Mystery pastoral team peace Pentecost pray preparation for Reconciliation presiding priest Reader refreshments remind responsible rite role sacrament of Reconciliation share silently sing songs sponsors suggestions sure tell thank themes tion trust visual week YPG&P