The goal of preparing children to celebrate the sacraments for a lifetime is “…to integrate the knowledge of the faith while living the faith.” NDC 35B Reconciliation: Pardon and Peace and Eucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise A unique approach to sacramental catechesis which takes its vision, content, and direction from the National Directory for Catechesis and other recent documents. Reconciliation and Eucharist Ritual catechesis lays the foundation for an experience of the sacraments that leads children to an appreciation and knowledge of the mysteries of our faith. The Gift of Reconciliation and The Gift of Eucharist Everything in life is a gift and that we respond to God’s gifts with thanks and praise in our celebration of the sacraments. Confirmation An immediate preparation program that invites both younger and older adolescents to experience God through ritual and to become active disciples of Jesus Christ.