In Galatians, St. Paul says that in Baptism we "put on Christ like a garment." What is one way we can "put on Christ?" *
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What part of the Rite of Baptism has the most impact on you, giving you the deepest sense of the beauty and power of the Sacrament? *
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What would you personally promise God if you had not been baptized before? What would you like to promise God now, approaching Confirmation? Design one or two of your own "baptismal promises." *
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Exploring the Sacrament of Confirmation
How might you experience the work of the Holy Spirit in your life? For what do you need courage, strength, and wisdom? *
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What is one way we can bear witness to our faith with our actions, not words? *
How might Confirmation strengthen your conscience as you face the challenges of being a Catholic Christian in today's world? *
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Exploring the Sacrament of Eucharist
Why is it important that Jesus washed the feet of his followers? What does this teach us? *
Describe your own experience as you receive the Eucharist. How does receiving the Eucharist touch your life and heart? *
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How do you experience being part of the Body of Christ in our parish community? How could we make our community more welcoming? *
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Exploring the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
Of the ways mentioned, which one do you currently engage in that you find most helpful in "correcting the course" of your life? Which one do you not do that you think would be helpful to add? *
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Give one example of a mortal sin and one example of a venial sin. *
What do you remember about the experience of Confession from the last time you went? *
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Think back to a time when you were struggling (physically, mentally, or emotionally) and you called on God for help. How did you experience any healing from God? *
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Have you ever experienced or witnessed the Anointing of the Sick? If yes, can you describe what it was like? *
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Exploring the Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony
Name one way you see the common priesthood and/or ministerial priesthood doing the work of God in our parish community. *
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What is one way you witness or experience the "servant leadership" of our local bishop, priest, or deacons? *
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What does it mean to you that the Church places so much emphasis on service as a form of leadership and governance? How does this reflect the way of Christ? *
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Name one way you experience the grace of love from someone else and one way you demonstrate the grace of love by "taking up your cross" to love others. *
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Why do you think the Catholic Church sees marriage as a vocation? *
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What is one way that your home is a household of faith? *