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Carpe Sacramentum! Parish-Wide Formation for Confirmation, Reception and Renewal of Vows

As whole congregations participate in the formation of new Christians, every person is invited to go deeper into their own vows, …

With so many well-crafted resources available, there is no reason to write your own. We adapted activities from My Faith, My …

"I really believe that when someone else does us harm, we're connected to that mistreatment like a chain. So what if …

"Often 'the way we’ve always done things' is the way we continue simply because we know it works...Our flexibility allowed us to …

We can easily fall into the trap of talking about Sabbath rather than experiencing it. Ironically, this can make keeping Sabbath …

"Our students spent a full half-hour focused on interpreting and communicating the ideas we discussed in Confirmation Class …

"The catechumenate evolved to be a process that nurtured growth in faith and ‘experiencing a change of heart’ to truly be a …

"The Confirmation Project data is convincing. Healthy confirmation programs exist and they can be found in tiny congregations and …

"This modeling of care for the other, illustrated by mentors in their care for confirmands, also teaches confirmands that we are …

"How does your confirmation program fit into overall formation programming? What are strengths and weaknesses of existing …

"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning …

"This study will settle the debate once and for all: confirmation is not a sacrament in search of a meaning. It is an opportunity …