archdioceseofkingston.ca

Sacramental Preparation



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      The Archdiocese of Kingston Pastoral Offices are happy to offer resources and assistance to parishes. 

       

      To connect with us:

      Mary-Jo McKinnon-Simms (Religious Education Office)
      [email protected]
       Taylor Lynch (Family Ministry Office)
      [email protected]




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    Resources
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      The following resources are available to order online.
      Links to order can be found below beside each resource.


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      First Reconciliation
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      We Prepare for Reconciliation

           Newly revised, contemporary design with easy-to-follow themes. Designed for families, it contains short stories and thought-provoking, colourful sidebars that invite children, parents, and catechists to enter into conversations about faith more deeply, to pray more often, and to experience the sacrament of Reconciliation more fully as joy-filled encounters with Jesus Christ. Written, edited, and revised by respected catechists in Canada and the U.S. Carries official imprimatur from Cardinal Collins. Includes additional 16-page pullout Family Guide.

      $11.95 each 
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      Making Things Right

           A great resource to help children prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation. Interactive print activities that help child learn about God’s love and mercy, loving God and others, sin and its effects, what it means to be sorry, and how to ask for forgiveness. Includes material at the end of the book to enrich the faith of the parent and help them prepare to present the content.

      $12.50 each 
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      Reconciliation Guide for Children
      Download PDF

       


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      First Communion
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      We Share in the Eucharist

           Newly revised, contemporary design with easy-to-follow themes. Designed for families, it contains short stories and thought-provoking, colourful sidebars that invite children, parents, and catechists to enter into conversations about faith more deeply, to pray more often, and to experience the sacrament of The Holy Eucharist more fully as joy-filled encounters with Jesus Christ. Written, edited, and revised by respected catechists in Canada and the U.S. Carries official imprimatur from Cardinal Collins. Includes additional 16-page pullout Family Guide.

      $11.95 each
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      Called to His Supper

            Designed for home preparation, Called to His Supper, Revised is the great way to help children prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Eucharist. Interactive print activities that help child gain a greater sense of the real presence of Jesus, their call to share the love that they have been given, their faith in Jesus Christ, their belonging to the Church and the Mass. Includes material at the end of the book to enrich the faith of the parent and help them prepare to present the content.

      $9.75 each 

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      Communion Activities

       

      Communion Activities

      (Communion Through Community)

       

       


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      Confirmation
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      How to Spiritually Prepare Your Teen for Confirmation

       

       

      Decision Point

      • Dynamic Catholic has an extensive online program “Decision Point” for Confirmation preparation. It has a student workbook that can be easily downloaded or a free copy can be ordered (just pay shipping & handling). There is also a leader guide online for parents.
      • The program was designed with 12 sessions for a full year of programming/catechesis. While all the content is excellent, browse through the themes and content of the various sessions and select a few of interest.
      • For immediate Confirmation preparation Sessions 8 (Holy Spirit, Session 10 (Confirmation) and Session 11 (Made for Mission) are suggested. Each session contains 5 video segments and then has complementary workbook reflections, questions & activities.
      • Visit www.dynamiccatholic.com/confirmation/program-view/ for more details and to download the free workbook.

      FREE Downloadable resource

       

       

       

      Chosen: Online Resource and Course

      by Ascension Press

       

      Videos for Teens

      Blogs

      Life Teen: 8 Things to Know About Confirmation


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      Adaptive Preparation Kits
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      For Children with Autism & Special Needs

           The Diocesan Centre has adaptive learning kits for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist & Confirmation available to borrow. For more information and details about this adaptive kit you can learn more about them at: 

      www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/special-needs




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    Additional Virtual Resources
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    Read-Along with author Christine Way Skinner
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      We Are Catholic
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      We Follow Jesus
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      We Pray Many Ways
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