Seven from Heaven

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Content -- Dedication -- Preface: An Undiscovered Treasure -- Introduction: The Seven Sacraments. God's Special Protection from Birth until Death -- The Answers to Life's Difficulties -- The Power of Love -- The Power of Community -- Our Role in the Sacraments -- 1. Immersed in Grace: The Sacrament of Baptism -- What Catholic Baptism Means -- Baptism Class -- Baptism Preparation Activities -- Educational Opportunities for Baptism -- Family Traditions for Baptism -- Baptism and Beyond -- The Family Mass Survival Guide -- 2. Font of Forgiveness: The Sacrament of Reconciliation -- Misconceptions -- Miracle of Mercy -- Negative Perceptions about Confession -- Confusion Over Sin -- Other Hurdles to Overcome -- Building a Positive Perception -- Grace and Forgiveness: The Two-Part Gift of Reconciliation -- Forgiveness Starts at Home -- Preparation Activities -- Preparing for a Visitor -- Confession for the Past, Encouragement for the Future -- 3. Sacrament of Sacraments: Holy Communion -- The Real Deal -- Preparing for and Responding to the Eucharist -- Preparation Activities -- Reverence for the Blessed Sacrament -- Eucharistic Adoration -- Eucharistic Miracles -- The Miracle of the Mass -- 4. Sealed with the Spirit: The Sacrament of Confirmation -- The Origin of the Sacrament -- Protestant versus Catholic Confirmation -- A Serious Commitment -- The Gifts of the Spirit -- A Call to Witness and Evangelize -- A Beginning, Not an Ending -- Saints Alive! -- Choosing a Confirmation Name -- Choosing a "Saint for a Year -- Life After Confirmation -- The Importance of Youth Ministry -- Getting Young People Involved in Parish Ministry -- 5. Reflection of God's Love: The Sacrament of Matrimony -- More Than a Piece of Paper -- My Own Marriage as Sacrament -- God's Strengthening Presence