"I admire your work and am particularly touched by the efforts you make to integrate formation for the sacraments into family life. I am therefore very happy to give my authorisation for your proposed booklet on Confirmation...Congratulations on another good effort."
Philip Wilson, Archbishop of Adelaide.
Confirmation is one of the sacraments that have received particular renewal following the Second Vatican Council. It is now seen, along with Baptism and Eucharist as part of the process of initiation into the Catholic Church. Reception of the sacrament varies from diocese to diocese; some offer the sacrament together with First Eucharist; others separately at the end of primary school.
Kathy Horan explains the changes that have taken place and points out that, whatever the diocesan practice; Confirmation is seen by all as the second formal step of initiation. She provides ten themes around relevant scripture passages to help parents explain the sacrament to their children.
Jesus is baptised
Baptism: the journey begins
The Church: a community of disciples
Pentecost
The Spirit of Jesus is alive in us
Confirmation: confirming Baptism
Celebrating Confirmation
Being a follower of Jesus
Living as a Spirit-filled follower of Jesus
Called to mission
Each session contains a scripture story, family reflection and prayer time. With the help of Ian James's illustrations, she clearly describes the ceremony itself.
Worksheets for each session are included in the book.
Kathy Horan has worked extensively in leadership positions in Catholic schools in South Australia. She is currently Deputy Principal and Religious Education Coordinator at Rosary School, Prospect. Kathy holds Masters Degrees in Theology and Educational Leadership and a Graduate Certificate in Catholic Studies. She has been a Religious Education consultant for the Archdiocese of Adelaide and has a particular interest in supporting the faith formation of families.
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