Called to Knighthood: The Sacrament of Confirmation In the Kingdom Family of God. Thomas K Sullivan

      

      CALLED TO

      KNIGHTHOOD:

      The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Kingdom Family of God

      Thomas K. Sullivan

      “Tom Sullivan embodies the apostolic zeal that every Catholic adult should share. It's a pleasure to encourage him in his important work.”

      -- Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M Cap

      Archbishop of Denver

      Finally, a book that unlocks the power of confirmation in a practical, life-transforming way! In an era when confirmation is not well-understood by many Catholics, “Called to Knighthood: The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Kingdom Family of God” is an excellent resource for parents, priests and catechists who want to make this sacrament come powerfully alive for young people and adults preparing to be confirmed. I have recommended this to my graduate students preparing for catechetical work, and it is easily readable for the average lay person as well.

      --Edward Sri, S.T.D.

      Provost & Professor of Scripture and Theology

      The key to holiness is learning how to harness the power of God's grace which is available when we seek it. Tom Sullivan has done each of us a great service with “Called to Knighthood: The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Kingdom Family of God”. The Sacrament of Confirmation is always important, but never more so than when the vibrancy and power of Christianity seems to dim in a culture. The grace of Confirmation and a proper understanding of its power will unleash the capacity for spiritual awakening in our world.

      --Curtis Martin

      President and Founder of FOCUS

      The Catholic Church tells us Confirmation is the sacrament that empowers us “to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses” (CCC 1303), which is why every Christian's job description is to be nothing less than a soldier of Christ. Tom Sullivan writes like a drill instructor preparing recruits to fight and win the battles of everyday life, and to engage in the spiritual warfare that makes us saints. Here is an inspiring summary of 2000 years of basic training from Scripture, the early Fathers, and the Church's official teaching.

      --Scott Hahn

      Professor of Scripture and Theology

      Franciscan University of Steubenville

      Unless otherwise noted, Scripture citations used in this work are taken from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, Second Catholic Edition (Ignatius Edition), copyright © 2006 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.

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      DEDICATION

      This book is dedicated to my father and mother, Thomas Andrew and Pauline Sophia Sullivan. To my father, for always demonstrating the true character of a man and teaching me by his example what it means to be a godly man, a loving husband and a strong father. To my mother, for her unwavering love, patience, faith and endless hours she spent on her knees in prayer for me throughout the course of my life, especially in the most difficult of times. It is with the deepest of love and devotion I dedicate this book to them.