Catholic Update Guide To Confirmation

What is confirmation? Why do we need the gifts of the Holy Spirit? How can we prepare ourselves to receive this sacrament? > As one of the Church's sacraments of initiation, confirmation has often been thought of as a rite of maturity in the faith. How does this sacrament prepare us to live out and witness our Christian faith? Drawing on the popular and trusted Catholic Update newsletter, the Catholic Update Guide to Confirmation explains some of the history and meaning of the sacrament. It will guide you through the process of confirmation and inspire you to let it change your life.

The sacraments of reconciliation and the anointing of the sick are the Church's response to our need for healing, both physical and spiritual. The Catholic Update Guide to the Sacraments of Healing examines the healing power of both sacraments, dispels some misconceptions, and provides a historical, practical, and sacramental perspective that blends solid theology with liturgical experience. (From back cover).

What is the Catholic Church? How did it begin and develop into one of the largest religious organizations in the world? Why does it continue to grow when so many other Christian denominations have declined? The Catholic Update Guide to the Catholic Church gives readers a concise yet inclusive overview of the Church as we know it today. The book explores the history of how the Church came to be, looking at key moments in its development from the time of Jesus to the twenty-first century. It examines the structure and organization of the Church, highlighting the practical implications of what’s needed to run a worldwide institution while keeping an eye on the critical pastoral role of the Church. You’ll find out what makes the Church distinctly Catholic, identifying various qualities and characteristics of its members and solidifying the core tenets of Christianity inherent in the faith. More than just a religious organization, this book will show how the Catholic Church today holds the promise of a life filled with meaning and purpose, grounded in God and modeled on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The Catholic Update Guide to Confession offers a concise understanding of what confession is and does for Catholics, and gives a step-by-step guide to participating in the sacrament. There is information on how to prepare for confession, prayers including the Act of Contrition, and other helpful tips for making the experience meaningful and life-enriching. This resource is ideal for anyone returning to confession, preparing to receive for the first time, or those who want to review the sacrament of reconciliation as they prepare a child for the sacrament.

Knowing the content and meaning of God’s revelation in the Christian life are necessities in the sacramental preparation process. Every young person preparing for Confirmation and every adult Catholic should be able to answer the 50 questions presented in this book. 50 Things Every Catholic Should Know prepares young Catholics to take a significant step forward in their ongoing journey as disciples of Jesus Christ as they approach Confirmation, and it offers straightforward responses to many of the most basic questions on the Catholic faith. Catholics will grow in relationship with the living person of Christ, who is seeking them, and His Church, who is here to embrace and empower them. A great supplement for sacramental preparation for families, parishes, schools, and small faith-sharing groups!

The third edition of Confirmed in a Faithful Community includes major revisions and updates, and it carries with it the firm conviction that Confirmation preparation for adolescents can be theologically sound, developmentally appropriate, and pedagogically exciting. The Catechist's Guide includes new prayer services and significant session rewrites for the reflection period.