Contents

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1. The Christian FamilyThe Holy FamilyOur FamilyThe Family of the ChurchJoining the Family of theChurchThe Sacrament of BaptismSigns and Symbols used inBaptismPromises made at Baptism

2. Mary, Mother of GodThe AnnunciationMary visits ElizabethThe Mystery of theIncarnationAdventThe Birth of JesusThe ShepherdsVisit of the Wise Men

3. Sacrament of ReconciliationThe Great CommandmentCalled to ChangeGod’s LoveThe Sacrament ofReconciliationReceiving the Sacrament ofReconciliation

4. Celebrating the MassHow the Mass beganThe Last SupperThe Sacrifice of the MassThe New CovenantThe Beginning of the MassThe Readings at MassThe Offertory andConsecrationHoly CommunionOur Parish Church

5. Celebrating Easterand PentecostCelebrating New LifeCelebrating EasterJesus is RisenJesus appears to the ApostlesThe AscensionCelebrating PentecosThe Fruits of the Spirit

6. Being a ChristianThe ChallengeLoving My NeighbourSt. PaulMeeting JesusUsing Gifts to Help OthersPrayer