Here’s how you can help prepare your child for the sacraments.

FIRST RECONCILIATION:

• Sacrament of Reconciliation was instituted by Christ through the Apostles.

• Unique to Catholicism

• True Gift

• For their own comfort level, your child needs to have some understanding of the procedure for confession.

• Prayers: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Act of Contrition

FIRST EUCHARIST:

• At the hands of the priest, through the power of the Holy Spirit, the bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Christ. (Eucharistic Prayer).

• Unique to Catholic Theology

• Fast for one hour before receiving communion

• Show appropriate reverence and respect.

• Know proper way to receive the host and cup