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Sacraments 101: Eucharist (how we receive)
This video demonstrates the "dos" and "don'ts" of receiving Communion.
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Children Pray the Lord's Prayer
This video is an example of the video you can create with the children for an additional activity.
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The video "Gifts of the Holy Spirit," by Saint Mary’s Press, available on YouTube (0:51), offers a short, meditative reading on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and would make a good opening prayer for day 4.
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Where East Meets West
This worksheet guides students to make connections between Confirmation in the Eastern and Western Churches.
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Waters of Salvation
On this worksheet, students identify the Scripture passages associated with the various parts of the Blessing of the Water used at the Easter Vigil.
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A Sacred Family Meal
This worksheet guides students to make connections between the Mass and a special meal or tradition in their family.
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The Word God Speaks
This worksheet helps students to explore the meaning of “the Word” in John’s Gospel and throughout Scripture.
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Unlocking the Codes
This handout provides several short activities for students to complete as they learn about the symbolism of the Book of Revelation.
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Passover Parallels
This partner worksheet helps students draw connections between Old Testament passage about the Passover and New Testament passages about the Mass.
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2014 Rite of Ordination
The video "2014 Rite of Ordination," by Texas Catholic, available on YouTube (2:54), provides a helpful narrative for learning about the Rite of Ordination on day 4.
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The Rite of Ordination
The video "The Rite of Ordination," by Rome Reports, available on YouTube (2:30), provides background for day 4.
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Set Me As a Seal
The song/video "Set Me as a Seal," by Matt Maher, available on YouTube (4:16), is appropriate for use on day 3.
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Dominic's Vocation
The video "Dominic’s Vocation," by Catholic Diocese of Forth Worth, available on YouTube (7:38), is appropriate for use on day 2.
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Vocation 101: What Is Vocation?
The video "Vocation 101: What is Vocation?" by fteleaders, available on YouTube (2:42), is used on day 2.
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Beloved
The song/video "Beloved," by Tenth Avenue North, available on YouTube (4:30), is used on day 2.
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When I Say I Do
The song/video "When I Say I Do" by Matthew West, available on YouTube (4:02), is used on day 1. It offers a witness to the threefold love between wife, husband, and Christ.
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Sacraments 101: Anointing of the Sick (Who It's For)
The video "Sacraments 101: Anointing of the Sick (Who It’s For)," available on YouTube (6:29), is used on day 4.
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My Visit to a Leprosy Colony
The video "My Visit to a Leprosy Colony," by GospelForAsia, available on YouTube (3:35). is used on day 3.
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Healing Rain
The song/video "Healing Rain," by Michael W. Smith, available on YouTube (4:31), can be used for prayer on any day. It offers powerful imagery about God's healing love.
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How to Be a Confirmation Sponsor 101
The video "How to Be a Confirmation Sponsor 101," by Amanda Stoddard, available on YouTube (8:14), is used on day 4. The first 3:39 is sufficient.
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You Are More
The song/video "You Are More," by Tenth Avenue North, available on YouTube (3:37), offers a prayerful, uplifting and relevant introduction to a consideration of the Rite of Baptism on day 3.
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Water of Life
The song/video "Water of Life," by Michael W. Smith, available on YouTube (3:37), provides strong imagery and biblical text related to water. It is used for the opening prayer on day 2 and could be used again as the closing prayer for day 2.
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Remind Me Who I Am
The song/video "Remind Me Who I Am," by Jason Gray, available on YouTube (3:38) with lyrics, is a good option for opening or closing prayer.
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Behold the Lamb of God
The song/video "Behold the Lamb of God," by Matt Maher, available on YouTube (4:58), is used for opening prayer on day 2.
