Coming to God's Life: Keystone Parish Edition

by Thomas H. Groome

COMING TO GOD'S LIFE Dear Young People, This book, Coming to God's Life, was written to help you understand more about the sacraments - the special ways we share in God's life and love. In the sacraments, the Church recalls and carries on the work of Jesus Christ. You will learn that, through the sacraments, we are to become signs of God's love by welcoming, forgiving, healing, and serving others. We are to live as Jesus' disciples, sharing his good news with others. When you use this book, as the Holy Spirit to help you share more fully in the life and mission of the Church, especially in the celebration of the sacraments; celebrate the sacrament of the Eucharist weekly and Reconciliation regularly; discover ways that you can be a sign of God's love for your family, your friends, and your neighbors; learn to be like Jesus in his healing, forgiving service to everyone; imagine how Jesus wants you to continue his work and be a person of justice and peace.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Thomas H. Groome is chair of the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry and professor of theology and religious education at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry and author of What Makes Us Catholic?