recommended books and video series
1) The free Dynamic Catholic Blessed programme for First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation is popular. Click here.
2) The free Dynamic Catholic Decision Point programme for Confirmation is also widely used. Click here.
3) Campa Mhuire Mháthair Sacramental prep series. Four for First Communion here, here, here and here and six sessions for Confirmation here, here, here, here, here and here.
4) iCatholic videos here on Confirmation and Confession and First Holy Communion.
5) Little Way Sunday School Confirmation prep episode here.
6) Brother Francis animated episodes on the Sacraments called Forgiven, Bread of Life and Confirmation here.
7) YouCat Confirmation book here.
8) ‘An examination of conscience for little ones’ by Kimberley Fries here.
9) Ascension have new programmes for First Reconciliation and First Communion here.
series of videos to help children prepare for first holy communion
Click here to view the series of videos from the Archdiocese of Armagh to help children prepare for First Communion. The video series explores the Mass and its importance in the life of the Church.
confirmation resources
Click here for a series of videos on the Sacrament of Confirmation by the Diocese of Limerick.
gift
GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) is a post-Confirmation programme that brings the former 6th class pupils back together in the first term of them leaving primary school to reflect on the Sacrament of Confirmation, the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and how they can help the students navigate the challenges and excitement of starting a new school. Click here (page 10 of the PDF) for more information on GIFT.
campa mhuire mháthair
Click here to access the wonderful Sacramental preparation resources by Holy Family Mission in Co. Tipperary from their online summer camp 2020 (2nd and 3rd last listing).