Parent’s Guide to the Restored Order

In the restored order of the sacraments of initiation, children are confirmed before they receive their first Communion. Because this practice is most likely different from parents’ own sacramental experience, this book gives parents a brief but comprehensive overview of the restored order by answering some of the most frequently asked questions they have as their children prepare to receive the sacraments of confirmation and first Eucharist. Parents will come to a deeper understanding of the theology of the sacraments of initiation, their role in the process and the role of the sponsor, and the structure of the sacramental celebration. With concrete ideas for fostering faith within the life of the family, this book also equips parents to nurture their children’s spiritual growth and to encourage them to become active participants in the life of the parish community.