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Becoming Catholic – A Leader’s Guide to Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist & Reconciliation is the essential companion for anyone guiding children and families through the journey of sacramental preparation.
Practical, inspiring, and rooted in Scripture, this guide equips teachers, catechists, parents, and parish leaders with ready-to-use themes, meaningful reflections, and engaging activities that bring the sacraments to life. Whether preparing for Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, or Reconciliation, you’ll find clear pathways to nurture faith, build community, and deepen understanding.
A standout feature of this resource is its section on the Rite of Christian Initiation for Older Children, addressing a growing pastoral need and helping ensure every child experiences full initiation into the Church.
Written by experienced educator and pastoral leader Kathy Horan, the Becoming Catholic series combines faith formation with creativity and accessibility. The activities and journalling pages encourage families to journey together, making sacramental preparation a joyful and memorable experience.
If you are seeking a trusted, engaging, and faith-filled guide for sacramental preparation – this book will become your go-to resource.
Kathy Horan has worked extensively in a range of leadership roles within Catholic Education in South Australia. These roles include RE coordinator in parish schools, Deputy Principal and RE consultant in the Adelaide Archdiocese and the Diocese of Port Pirie. She holds a Master of Theology and a Master of Educational Leadership. A focus of her work is family based catechesis, particularly in the role of Sacramental preparation. Now newly retired, Kathy continues to work in a voluntary capacity to support parish family sacrament preparation and RCIA
