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Our team is working to bring new materials to this area to provide better assistance to our rural catechetics.

Sacramental Preparation PROGRAMS

All programs are available from Universal Church Supplies in Saskatoon
Toll-free: 1-888-316-8648 e-mail: univch@sasktel.net

First Reconciliation

On Our Way with Jesus We Discover God's Paths

  • Four themes for preparation for Reconciliation
  • Child's book includes pages for parents
  • Leader's Guide includes preparation for both First Reconciliation and First Communion.
  • Published by Novalis

First Communion

On Our Way with Jesus We Share in the Eucharist

  • Seven themes for preparation for First Communion
  • Child's book includes parent pages
  • Shared Leader's Guide with preparation for First Reconciliation
  • Published by Novalis

Supplementary materials for On Our Way with Jesus

  • Program videos for catechists and parents showing the program in use in a family situation.
  • The Catechist Companion (one for reconciliation, one for first communion) developed by Diocesan Rural Catechetics coordinators to provide additional strategies for catechists to supplement what is done by the parents with the program.
    *These are available by contacting the Rural Catechetics office.

Confirmation

Come Spirit of God

  • Six sessions for the preparation for Confirmation at approximately the Grade 2 level.
  • Includes a Leader's Guide and Family Book
  • Suitable for parishes using the On Our Way with Jesus program to prepare children for First Communion.
  • Published by Novalis

Supplementary Lessons for Preparation for Confirmation

  • A set of three lessons prepared by the Rural Catechetics office.
    May be used to prepare children for the preparation for confirmation by parishes using the On our Way with Jesus program for preparation for first communion

A number of programs are available to assist with preparing students at an older level for Confirmation. Pleas contact the Diocesan coordinator assigned to your parish or call the Diocesan Pastoral Centre

Confirmation / First Communion

Come Join Us at the Table

  • Six lessons and celebrations for the preparation of a joint celebration of confirmation and First Communion .for children approximately age 7.
  • Includes a Leader's Guide and Family Book
  • Published by Novalis.

Together in Jesus

  • Eight lessons for preparing children for a joint celebration of confirmation and first communion at around age 7
  • Includes a set of leaflets with student activities and a catechist/parent edition.
  • Useful for very small numbers or for preparing individual children
  • Published by Pflaum