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Companion Library

Choose the sacrament companion that fits your next step.

These guides help organize preparation, parish questions, reflection, prayer, and role-based support.

Anointing of the Sick

Families

Anointing of the Sick Companion

A compassionate companion for preparing to request Anointing of the Sick with parish and pastoral care.

Preparation supports

A person who is seriously ill, Family or caregivers

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Baptism

Parents

Baptism Preparation Companion

A calm companion for preparing for Baptism with parish guidance, prayer, and family reflection.

Preparation supports

Parents preparing a child for Baptism, Adults beginning parish preparation

Open companion

Confirmation

Confirmation candidates

Confirmation Companion

A companion for Confirmation preparation rooted in the Holy Spirit, discipleship, sponsor support, and mission.

Preparation supports

Confirmation candidates, Parents

Open companion

First Communion

First Communion families

First Communion Companion

A family-centered companion for preparing for First Communion with reverence and gratitude.

Preparation supports

Children preparing for First Communion, Parents and families

Open companion

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation families

First Reconciliation Companion

A gentle preparation path for First Reconciliation and a peaceful return to confession.

Preparation supports

Children preparing for First Reconciliation, Parents helping a child prepare

Open companion

Holy Orders

Vocational discernment

Holy Orders Discernment Companion

A companion for prayerful discernment of Holy Orders with spiritual guidance and diocesan contact.

Preparation supports

Men discerning priesthood or diaconate, Families praying with a discerner

Open companion

Matrimony

Engaged couples

Matrimony Preparation Companion

A reverent companion for couples preparing for Matrimony through parish formation, prayer, and conversation.

Preparation supports

Engaged couples, Couples beginning parish marriage preparation

Open companion

OCIA

Inquirers

OCIA Companion

A companion for adults exploring or preparing to enter the Catholic Church through parish OCIA.

Preparation supports

Adults exploring Catholic faith, Catechumens and candidates

Open companion

Returning Catholic

Returning Catholics

Returning Catholic Companion

A gentle preparation companion for Catholics returning to Mass, confession, prayer, and parish life.

Preparation supports

Catholics returning after time away, Adults unsure where to begin

Open companion

Sponsor/Godparent

Godparents

Sponsor and Godparent Companion

A companion for preparing to serve as a sponsor or godparent with prayer, presence, and responsibility.

Preparation supports

Baptism godparents, Confirmation sponsors

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