GROWING FAMILY FAITH
RECONCILIATION
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​Family life offers countless opportunities for parents to model reconciliation for their children. How do you and your spouse/partner resolve conflict? Do your children hear you say "I'm sorry" to each other? Children learn about relationships first in the home. Click here to learn more.
RCIA FOR CHILDREN
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Children ages seven and over who have not been baptized are prepared for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) through the Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for Children. Click here for more information.
FIRST SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM
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With Baptism, a new Christian is welcomed into the family of God.
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Parents seeking Baptism for their infants and young children (under age seven) should contact their parish to initiate a request for Baptism. Click here to locate a parish near you.
EUCHARIST
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​Family meals reinforce the meaning of the Eucharist when families . . .
-give thanks to God for their blessings -share their joys, challenges and hopes with each other
-invite others to family meals
-contribute to charities that alleviate hunger
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Photo Credit:
Baptism: 426 X 640 - pixabay.com
Reconciliation: 300 X 350 - afrospear.com
Eucharist: www.flickr.com - "Katie's First Communion;" Dana Beveridge.
RCIA: www.flickr.com - "Holy Baptism;" 2304 X 3072 Messiah Lutheran.
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