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CATECHISM
Part III
TEN LESSONS TO PREPARE
CHILDREN FOR CONFIRMATION
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LESSON 5 THEME: The sevenfold gift of the
Spirit 1. Show
them how the sacraments are signs of God’s life and love to us at different
stages of our life. We are the body of Christ and the body is looked after by
Christ who shows us these different signs of life and love which we call the
sacraments. Sacraments mean signs. They make us holy. a) Soon
after our birth we are born into God’s family and He calls us “son”. This
happens in the Sacrament of Baptism. b) When
we are old enough He gives us His Spirit in a special way so that we can
truly be His witnesses and make a choice for ourselves to want to be His
followers and to be Christians. This is called Confirmation. c) When
we are able to distinguish ordinary bread from the Body of Christ, we receive
His love and power in the Eucharist which feeds
our spiritual life. d) We,
being human, offend Him even though we know what is wrong and right and He
forgives us. This is the Sacrament of Reconciliation. e) When
we grow up some of us may want to marry nand raise a family if God wishes.
For this there is the Sacrament of Matrimony. f) For
the sake of ministering to the body of Christ on earth, Christ calls certain
men (/women) exclusively to his service and gives them the help of his
Spirit. For this there is the Sacrament of Orders. Through this
Sacrament God shows His care and concern for His people. g) Lastly
when we are sick and therefore we meet our God, He strengthens us in a
special way and comforts us too. This sacrament is called the Anointing
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