Sacramental catechesis is a spiritual journey that seeks to deepen faith in Jesus Christ and conversion to Christian living. It is an intense and immediate period of time where children, youth and adults are led to grow in faith through immersion in the mystery they are about to celebrate.
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis seeks to provide parishes with assistance in designing models and processes for sacramental catechesis that emphasize its unique character. Such models are
- separate and distinct from regular catechetical programming
- liturgically-based
- inclusive of the parish community
Consultation is available for the sacraments of Baptism of Infants, Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation. The Office of Prayer and Worship, as well as the OEC, can provide assistance with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and the RCIA Adapted for Children.