Confirmation Preparation

The Sacrament of Eucharist

(a required element)

Eucharist is one of the initiating sacraments of the church. Being involved in the preparation and celebration of this sacrament invites the candidate to reflect on the nature of blessing, breaking, and sharing in community that symbolizes the presence of Christ in the midst of the community of the church. Once or twice a month the candidate is invited to involve themselves more deeply in this sacrament in a variety of ways. It is a call for the candidate to "up" their involvement in the celebration of the Eucharist. In addition, the candidate is invited to become involved with the preparation process for those who are preparing to receive the sacrament for the first time. The candidate may choose to:

Acolyte
Lector
Be a Greeter
Join the Choir
Assist the catechists in the 2nd grade classrooms
Assist at the Parent meetings for First Eucharist Preparation
Assist at the celebration of First Eucharist (or any Eucharist)
Help at First Eucharist practice
arrange other possibilities that are mutually agreeable

After their involvement in the sacramental experience the candidate is asked to reflect on it and record their reflection in any medium the candidate chooses, such as:

Writing or journaling
Music
Poetry
Art

This reflection is then shared at a group meeting with sponsors, other candidates, Fr. Jack and Peg.

What will I be doing?

You will:

1) have an initial meeting with Father,
2) attend and be involved in the sacrament of Eucharist,
3) spend some time in personal reflection around what you have experienced,
4) record the process of your reflection through some medium comfortable to you,
5) attend a group reflection meeting with sponsor, other candidates, Fr. Jack and Peg.