The Restored Order Preparing for Confirmation and Eucharist is a convenient and practical resource for program directors and catechists responsible for preparing children to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist in the Restored Order. This product is not only appropriate for use in parishes, but also schools currently implementing the Restored Order as well as those with well-established Restored Order preparation processes. The book includes:

•    Historical and theological explanations of the Restored Order, as well as FAQs for parents, godparents, and catechists.

•    An optional lesson, written for both younger and older children, about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. This lesson includes reproducible pages for children and families.

•    A Family Retreat outline that includes activities, reflections, and prayers for children and their families to explore what it means to be born into the Church in Baptism, strengthened by the Holy Spirit in Confirmation, and nourished by Christ in the Eucharist. 

•    Additional resources including a Scripture play, sample intercessions for the Prayer of the Faithful, and a letter for parents.

The Restored can be used with any of the RCL Benziger Eucharist preparation programs.
 

NEW! By Word and Example - An Online Bridge to Sacramental Formation for Parents
In this new series, By Word and Example, parents nurture their children in preparing for the celebration and reception of a sacrament in the Catholic Church. Parents will be guided through some basic aspects of the Sacraments and will be provided space to journal about their experiences.

Key Features: 

• Online progress tracking and reporting
• Flexibility of use for both catechetical leaders and parents
• Spiritual formation that reflects the Catechumenate Model
• Reflective journaling opportunities for parents
• Engaging Activities for the whole family to witness their faith through service
• Includes a one-of-a-kind session on the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Blest Are We Faith in Action Sacrament Companion Level 1 - A Catechist Guide for Sacramental Preparation

Catechetical Leaders, Teachers and Catechists using Blest Are We Faith In Action and preparing students in first and second grades for the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.  

This resource enhances the lessons offered in Blest Are We Faith In Action series in order to address the skills, gestures, and practices related to each respective Sacrament, and offers proximate and immediate preparation options.  

Blest Are We Faith in Action Sacrament Companion Level 2  

This guide for Catechetical Leaders, Teachers and Catechists using Blest Are We Faith in Action extends the series to be used for sacramental preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, as well as for the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation for older students.