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Baptism: The water drops dispersed
by the shells represent the cleansing waters of baptism. The shell has long alluded to baptism, as a vessel to pour water over a person’s head at Baptism. The shell also symbolizes a pilgrimage. Finally, in the center is an eight-sided baptismal font. In the Bible the number eight denotes a new creation or new order. It also is symbolic of resurrection and regeneration.
Eucharist: Central is the host and chalice, representative of the Body and Blood of Christ. The wheat symbolizes the grain for the bread of the host. The grapes symbolize the fruit that becomes the wine used in the chalice. The “IHS” on the chalice is the abbreviation of the name of Jesus in Greek. It is also an acronym for the Latin phrase: Iesus Hominum Salvator, or “Jesus Savior of Mankind.”
Holy Orders: Central is the symbol
of the Eucharist which is consecrated through the ministry of the priest. The Bible symbolizes the gifts of the priest’s preaching and teaching. Also note the stole worn during priestly ministry, especially for hearing confessions, anointings, blessings, and other duties. Finally, the letters of P, F, and S are symbols for Latin words of blessing found in the Holy Trinity: P = Pater, or “Father”, F = Filius, or “Son”, and S = Spiritus Sanctus, or “Holy Spirit.”
Matrimony: This is the only sacrament whereby the ministers of the sacrament are the couple themselves, symbolized by the joining of the hands. Also present is the witness of the Church’s minister, as shown by the stole, and God who blessed the union, as represented by the rays coming from heaven.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Editor’s Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Creating a Lesson Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Lesson Plan Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Prayers for Lesson Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Online Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Monthly Liturgical
Sacrament Reference Guides:
Types of Sacraments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Baptism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Eucharist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Penance/Reconciliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Anointing of the Sick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Matrimony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Holy Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
EDITOR: Pat Gohn
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Ted Schluenderfritz
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Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17, 24-37 Mysteries of the Rosary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Works of Mercy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Books of the Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Common Catholic Prayers . . . . . . 38-40
Catechist.com Go to Catechist.com/HandbookTemplates to download printable templates for Attendance Logs and Student Information forms.
Sacraments
W The Faith Celebrated
elcome to Catechist’s Handbook and Planning Guide for 2019-2020 which we offer as a handy reference tool for both your year ahead and the sacraments — our faith celebrated! It is a pleasure
to support your catechetical mission.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us that “the seven sac- raments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life” (CCC, 1210). They are pinnacle events where we meet Jesus in a divine encounter. It is both a gift and a privilege to accompany others preparing to receive the sacraments. Indeed, the aim of catechesis is to put people
“in communion and intimacy, with Jesus Christ” (General Directory for Catechesis, 80).
This year’s edition of Handbook and Planning Guide offers a new lesson- planning template, and it also brings back the important liturgical calendar, common prayers, and other resources. Plus, we’ve included info-graphics for each sacrament for quick reference. (All are available for download at Catechist.com/SacramentInfo.) See the table of contents on this page for more.
Thank you for the valuable work you do on behalf of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
Pat Gohn Editor, Catechist magazine Pat.Gohn@bayard-inc.com
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