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		<title>Parent meeting for child&#8217;s sacraments</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/08/16/faithlife/introduction-and-information-for-parents-concerning-their-childs-sacraments-of-first-reconciliation-confirmation-and-first-eucharist/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Bourdon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The date is set for the parent meeting for information on their child&#8217;s sacramental preparation.  Please plan on attending the Wednesday night meeting, September 8, 2010, 6:30-7:30 pm at Nativity Church.  Question and answer time with Fr. Tom Feltman and Kathy Bourdon.]]></description>
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		<title>Charity and Mercy: Love in Action</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/04/19/faithlife/charity-and-mercy-love-in-action/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:35:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Video and Discussion) My neighbor is just beginning to embrace the faith, having been raised as an agnostic. We&#8217;ve discussed spirituality and living our faith. I grew up believing in God, praying and attending Mass. How does one start from scratch as an adult to develop a relationship with God? We all have a relationship with God, defined and measured in various ways. At the very least, we can say God is Creator and we are his creation. But to take it to a more personal level, look for patterns in your friendships. How did you and your neighbor get to be friends? How did you begin to discuss such a personal topic as faith? The answers to these questions give you an idea as to how your own relationship with God grows. Communication, spending time together and getting to know each other are essential to forming the bonds of a relationship. In faith formation, these same things are important. We all come to know God and know about God through prayer, the church community, the Bible, sacraments, the faith witness of others, the saints, and our own backyard discussions. &#8220;Cradle Catholics&#8221; had the teaching and example of their parents. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Candles and Light</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/04/03/faithlife/candles-and-light/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Video and discussion) What does the large Easter candle mean? The Easter Vigil begins in darkness as a symbol of Christ&#8217;s tomb, as well as of the multiple occasions when darkness enters our lives. The parish community, with unlit candles, gathers outside in the darkness around dry, dead wood that will soon be brought to life by a spark. The resulting flame dispels the darkness while symbolically affirming our resurrection belief. A tall, large, decorative candle is lit from the Easter fire, symbolizing the risen Christ, the light of the world. This Easter candle is the prominent Easter symbol of the risen Christ, of his Pasch or Pass-over from death to new life. As we process into church proclaiming Christ as our light, individual candles are lit from the Easter candle and we share Christ&#8217;s light with others. Once all have gathered with lit candles, the Exultet, a hymn of joy and praise to God for the gift of new life in Christ, is chanted. The Easter candle is prominently placed in the sanctuary as a constant reminder of the risen Christ and our undying hope for resurrection. The Easter candle is kept lit during all the liturgical celebrations of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I Confess</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/03/22/faithlife/i-confess/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/?p=1320</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Why do we confess to priests? Can&#8217;t we just confess to God? Let&#8217;s just suppose for a moment that I, as an underpaid writer, decided that I needed some fast cash and so I rob a store! Whom would I owe an apology to? Certainly I would apologize to the store&#8217;s owner, as well as my family, friends, parishioners, bishop, and the community in general. My bad act reflects on me and all who know me. People would say, &#8220;I heard your priest robbed a store&#8230;&#8221; Well, sin is much the same way. We are all affected by each other&#8217;s sin since we are all members of the same body. Each of us is called to live out the baptismal call to make Christ more visible in the world. When we sin, we fail to hold up our part. Confession is not only reconciliation with God, but also with the church. The priest represents the church community in the sacrament, so that as we are reconciled with God (who does not need a &#8220;middle man&#8221;), we are also reconciled with the church. Two other thoughts: We know the time, place and moment we sin. With confession, we also know the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Water, Water Everywhere</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/03/01/faithlife/water-water-everywhere/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Video discussion) What is holy water and how do I explain the reason that it is placed at the entrances of churches to my non-Catholic friends? Holy water is a sacramental; a reminder of the life of the church expressed and celebrated through the sacraments. By blessing ourselves with holy water as we enter the church, we are reminded of our own baptism and our call to conversion. Much as we are baptized and then journey through life, we bless ourselves and move through the church, symbolizing again the guiding presence of the Lord, which comes to us through baptism. Remember, the church is sacramental, that is, God&#8217;s grace is mediated through word and gesture (the outward signs). This comes to us through Jesus (instituted by Christ) as he entrusts to the church his saving mission (to give grace). In turn, the church, through sacraments, shares that grace and mission with us. We especially use holy water during Easter when the priest sprinkles the people. It serves to remind us that we are indeed on a journey of faith that makes us one with Christ. So blessing ourselves not only reminds us that we are baptized into a community of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Sacraments</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/01/11/faithlife/the-importance-of-sacraments/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are some sacraments more important than others? At times, yes. Perhaps instead of thinking of importance in terms of ranking one as first or greatest, it might be easier to think of them in terms of significance. As we grow in age and in faith, sacraments take on a different meaning and significance for us. Obviously, baptism is important because it is the first one we receive and officially begins our journey of faith. The Eucharist is important because it is the body and blood of Christ and nourishes our faith. And the vocational sacraments of marriage and holy orders have their place, too. But sacraments are dynamic realities that bring God&#8217;s grace to us at various moments of our life. So not only are they a kind of reminder that God is always present with us, but sacraments also are the way God&#8217;s presence comes to us, since grace is a share in God&#8217;s life. When we are spiritually in need, it is the grace we receive and the particular sacrament that is of greatest significance to us. If I am no longer able to receive the Eucharist, perhaps the most important sacrament would be the anointing of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Forgotten Sins Forgiven?</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2009/12/08/faithlife/are-forgotten-sins-forgiven/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:49:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I go to confession regularly and try to live my life based on my faith. On one or two occasions I have forgotten to mention a sin, and now do not recall if I ever mentioned it. Are forgotten sins forgiven? We cannot stop the flow of God&#8217;s love and mercy, especially when we act with sincere hearts. People often worry that they have not said prayers with enough devotion, or that they have forgotten a grace before meals, and that their human weakness (i. e., loss of memory) is cause for God to be offended. When we strive to do the right thing and we honestly seek to live our faith, our foibles and miscues are not occasions of sin, but gentle reminders that we are human and imperfect. God loves us anyway! So when we fail to live up to our own expectations of perfection, because of lack of sleep, memory lapse, illness or whatever, we do not sin. And yet, people will often confess that they missed Mass because they were in the hospital! Our judgment is much stricter than God&#8217;s! So, forgotten sins are forgiven, by the overwhelming mercy and love of God. If it is [...]]]></description>
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