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St. John's parish, we are committed to the idea that taking an active part in a
child's spiritual formation is the right and dignity of Christian parents.
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Sacramental Preparation
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St. John
Chrysostom Church, Newmarket, Ontario.
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Sacramental Preparation
Sacraments are vital expressions of who we are as Catholic Christians. Each time
we receive a sacrament we respond in a deeper way to Jesus' call to
discipleship. Since sacraments are so important to us, we take them very
seriously and prepare to receive them thoughtfully and thoroughly. All
sacraments are community events, and this is reflected in the preparation and
celebration of the sacraments at St. John's.
The Role of the Family in the Sacramental Preparation of Children:
In this parish, we
are committed to the idea that taking an active part in a child's spiritual
formation is the right and dignity of Christian parents. Parents are the "first
teachers" of their children in the vision and practice of the Christian way of
life. It is in the home that children primarily experience and come to know
about God. When children experience the loving care of their family members,
when they are challenged to be the best people that they can be by their
parents, and when they witness a family's unceasing striving for healing and
reconciliation, then children really learn about who God is. Parents are,
whether they realize it or not, the "sacrament" of God's presence to their
children.
Therefore, in all of our sacramental preparation programmes, we attempt to
nurture a strong partnership between families and the church. Parents are
encouraged to take on their central role. The parish and the parish schools
assist parents in this task. The church provides the immediate preparation for
all sacraments; our Catholic schools (or Sunday School for those in public or
private school) provide the initial or foundational preparation.
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