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Each parish offers special sessions and special
resources for children and youth preparing for First Confession, First Communion, and Confirmation. A general
requirement is that a child preparing for a sacrament has been actively and regularly attending religious education
prior to beginning the sacramental preparation program. Baptismal certificates and other sacramental records are
required for the child or youth preparing for a sacrament and for his or her sponsor. Sacramental preparation programs
include special study, prayerful preparation, regular attendance at classes, participation of parents in programs
designated for, certification of readiness for the sacrament, and regular participation in the liturgical life of the parish.
The reception of sacraments is a right for baptized Catholics, a right which carries with it the responsibility for
conscientious and reverent preparation.
Along with textbooks and family-centered activities,
sacramental preparation programs may also include retreat days, special prayer events, and service requirements (the
latter particularly for Confirmation).
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