What God's Word Says
Read these passages in context and listen for what God exposes, promises, and gives in Christ.
What Does the Catechism Say?
Benefit, power, worthy reception, and Christian Questions with Their Answers
What does this mean?
Christ's words give forgiveness, life, and salvation in the Supper. Worthy reception trusts His promise, given and shed for you.
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What truth does God's Word expose?
Sin and unbelief leave us unworthy in ourselves, and careless reception refuses the seriousness of Christ's words.
Gospel
What does Christ give or promise?
Christ gives forgiveness, life, and salvation; worthy reception trusts His words, given and shed for you.
Jesus at the Center
Worthiness does not mean becoming good enough. Faith receives the promise of the crucified and risen Jesus.
In Real Life
Faith where life actually happens.
- Use self-examination to lead toward repentance, faith, reconciliation, and Christ's comfort.
- Bring questions about admission or readiness to the pastor rather than guessing.
South Lake Confirmation Book
Catechism in Real Life
Week 6Lord's Supper, benefit and worthy receptionPages 153-160
Look for: The gifts Christ promises and the faith that receives His words for you.
- The Sacrament gives forgiveness, life, and salvation.
- Christ's words make the Sacrament effective.
- Questions of readiness remain pastoral.
Discuss
Ask how given and shed for you shapes preparation for the Lord's Supper.
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How to Receive This Sacrament Worthily
This lesson keeps worthy reception centered on repentance and faith in Christ's words, while admission and readiness remain matters for pastoral care.
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Questions for honest conversation.
- Why is worthy reception about faith in Christ's words?
- How do self-examination and Gospel comfort belong together?
At the Kitchen Table
What questions would help us better understand Communion and South Lake's practice?
Ten thoughtful minutes is plenty. Listen before correcting, welcome honest questions, and end in prayer.