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Especially first communion and confirmation. Both are typically scheduled in the spring in our diocese and preparation is done throughout the school year. My son who is just now entering grade 7 has mused about if his confirmation will take place next spring. And it is all unknown. And this book helps us address some of those questions and gives us tools for living the faith better. \r\n\r\nOne of the sections that resonated with me the most is:\r\n\r\n“Though the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of churches around the world is unprecedented, there may be other situations where parishes and members of the faithful have to face local and individual emergencies that seriously disrupt normal sacramental life. Or we may face an emergency where circumstances make it impossible for us to reach a priest. It is a frightening prospect to face the possibility of being denied the sacraments during an emergency, especially if it is life-threatening. 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