Table of Contents I.     Responsibility of Parents in Sacramental Preparation         1. Parents as the Primary Educators in Their Children’s Faith         2. Commitment to Sacramental Participation Journey and Membership in the Church         3. The Sacraments and Commitment to the Christian Life         4. Active Participation in Children’s Preparation

As decreed by Bishop Richard W. Smith, effective June 11, 2006, Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. I. Introduction Death: Its Significance The death of one who is close to us is a difficult moment in the life of a family and perhaps also the community. It involves a sense of