<< 1 >>
Rating: 
Summary: A solid "textbook"
Review: This is a companion volume to The Gift of Confirmation For Parents of Children Being Confirmed. In fact, the bulk of the material is identical.This volume is, as its title states, for the sponsors of children being confirmed. It tries to be appropriate for all ages for confirmation, succeeding best for the younger ages. The writing in clear and simple, requiring no knowledge or reading skills beyond the average high school education. It covers history, theology, ritual, preparation ... It includes a clear (if ideal) description of the role and requirements of the sponsor. It provides specific hints on fulfilling the sponsor role in preparation and an ongoing manner - things as simple as sending the child a card on the anniversary of their confirmation. The result is a book that is genuinely useful for nearly any parish, nearly all parents.
Rating:
Summary: A solid "textbook"
Review: This is a companion volume to The Gift of Confirmation For Parents of Children Being Confirmed. In fact, the bulk of the material is identical. This volume is, as its title states, for the sponsors of children being confirmed. It tries to be appropriate for all ages for confirmation, succeeding best for the younger ages. The writing in clear and simple, requiring no knowledge or reading skills beyond the average high school education. It covers history, theology, ritual, preparation ... It includes a clear (if ideal) description of the role and requirements of the sponsor. It provides specific hints on fulfilling the sponsor role in preparation and an ongoing manner - things as simple as sending the child a card on the anniversary of their confirmation. The result is a book that is genuinely useful for nearly any parish, nearly all parents.
<< 1 >>
| 
