Sacramental Prep
The resources on this page are provided to help families prepare their children to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Please watch the videos below with your children and take time after watching to discuss them. Below the video links are additional resources for catechists and parents.
Videos
Reconciliation
Confession 101: What it is & how to do it (even if it's been a long time) pt. 1 - Busted Halo (2:43)
Confession 101: What it is & how to do it (even if it's been a long time) pt. 2 - Busted Halo (6:22)
How Do I Go to Confession? - VCAT by Outside da Box (4:28)
Sacraments 101: Penance (Why We Confess) - Busted Halo (5:09)
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Explained (6:06)
Forgiveness of Sins - VCAT by Outside da Box (4:09)
Confession - Four Reasons to Go (2:21)
Reconciliation | Catholic Central -(6:51)
The Power of Confession - Chosen by Fr. Mike Schmitz (7:59)
Making a Good Confession - Fr. Mike Schmitz (7:10)
Confession is a Place of Victory - Fr. Mike Schmitz (8:01)
Confession - Sophia Sketchpad (7:54)
The Eucharist
Sacraments 101: Eucharist (How We Receive) - Busted Halo (4:45)
Sacraments 201: Eucharist (What We Believe) - Busted Halo (9:18)
My Time with Jesus - My First Communion (animated) (25.49)
The Eucharist - Sophia Sketchpad (6:38)
Eucharist 101 | Catholic Central (7:22)
Grace in the Real Presence - Outside da Box (3:57)
We Adore - Outside da Box (3:25)
Why Non-Catholics Can't Receive Communion - Fr. Mike Schmitz (8:48)
Fr. Mike Schmitz SEEK talk on the Eucharist Part 1 (27:25)
Fr. Mike Schmitz SEEK talk on the Eucharist Part 2 (23:28)
Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano (2:34)
Dynamic Catholic Decision Point - Session 7 (best viewed in order)
7: Intro - The Epidemic (8:59)
7: 1 - The One Thing (5:33)
7: 2 - The True Presence (5:22)
7: 3 - The Power of the Eucharist (3:11)
7: 4 - Get Close and Stay Close (4:57)
7: 5 - Decision Point (3:21)
Eucharistic Adoration Minecraft-Style - Lumen Fidei (3:13)
Catholics Misunderstanding the Eucharist - Bishop Barron (5:48)
Resources for catechists
Reconciliation
The Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Examination of Conscious for Children
Tips for Making a Good Confession
Prayers to memorize in preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
In-depth Info on the Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Eucharist
In depth explanations to questions on the Eucharist
Quick Lessons on the Eucharist from the Catechism
All About the Eucharist - Q&As