Welcome to Confirmation

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Welcome to Confirmation
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• Parents,
• Thank you for viewing this PowerPoint show on
  our Confirmation program. Please read through
  the Confirmation packet available on the website
  and call or e-mail us if you have any questions.
  Thank you for your support.
• Leann Jerkins

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What is Confirmation?

• Sacrament of Initiation
• Fulfills Baptismal promise
• Is necessary for completion of baptismal grace
• The responsibility of the entire Faith Community

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Confirmation IS NOT

• A graduation
• About becoming an adult Catholic
• Something you get if you are not ready

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Confirmation is about

• A Conversion of Heart

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Visiting with Christ while on your faith journey
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The Effects of Confirmation

• The confirmed persons bond with the Church is
  strengthened
• United More Firmly with Christ
• Deeper Participation in the Church
• The person is enriched with an outpouring of the
  Holy Spirit
• Strengthened to Spread the Faith
• Increased Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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Pastoral Practices

• Was your Confirmation marked by
• Becoming a soldier of Christ, a slight tap on the
  cheek by the bishop, memorizes facts about faith,
  prepared to defend ones faith against
  Protestants?
• Emphasized Confirmation as a rite of passage into
  adulthood, referred to as the sacrament of
  maturity. Prepares to be strengthened by the HS
  to accept the challenges of adult faith choose
  freely what had previously been chosen for the
  candidates at ones baptism formation was
  experiential of the heart commonly informed
  passively in formation?
• Emphasized formation as part of lifelong journey
  within ones community of faith fostered
  communal support and witness needed to experience
  the HSs presence in everyday life relational
  community involved actively in formation?

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Confirmation FormationA Shift in Emphasis

• Graduation Terms
• Tested
• Successful completion
• Robes procession
• Sponsor a formality
• Mandatory Requirements
• Service Hours
• I choose to be confirmed
• Does it count?
• I am finished with CCE!

• Invitation Terms
• Come and See
• Ongoing formation
• Conversations of faith
• Sponsor guide, mentor
• Covenant agreement
• Gifts Talents for service
• My response to Gods love
• How can I grow in my faith?
• How can I serve?

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A Ministerial Perspective

• Our efforts call us to
• Welcome all
• Invite hearts to change
• Challenge yet remain flexible to life situations
• (formation involves commitment sacrifice)
• Offer life-giving and reasonable expectations
• Include shared communal ownership
• (adult witness and participation in mission)
• Provide a variety of youth ministry opportunities
  for engaging young people

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Catechesis

• Sacramental vs. Systematic
• Systematic Catechesis is life-long and covers the
  6 tasks of Catechesis
• Sacramental Catechesis is sacrament specific and
  occurs separate, but possibly at the same time as
  Systematic Catechesis
• ex. First Communion prep in 2nd grade

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Goals of the Catechist

• The catechist should strive to help the
  candidates1. Deepen their union with Christ and
  familiarity with the Holy Spirit2. Reaffirm and
  deepen their commitment to living their baptismal
  vows3. Learn how to articulate and live the
  Creed in daily life4. Live as Christians through
  the communion of saints

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The Confirmation Catechist will

• Exhibit a mature and active Catholic faith life
• Demonstrate an openness and willingness to serve
  as a model and Catholic witness to the teens both
  in and out the classroom
• Fully embrace the teachings of the Catholic
  church
• Work collaboratively with the Confirmation team

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Ministering to the Adolescent Soul

• Relational
• Build trust
• Honesty no liars
• The Young Rich Man (Mt 1916-22)
• Jesus is offering a relationship that will give
  peace of mind and heart a conformity to Christ
  more than a conformity to requirements
• A commitment of discipleship to live out ones
  baptismal calling

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Norms for Confirmation Preparation as directed by
Archbishop DiNardo Cannon 775 CG, 8

• Confirmation preparation should be understood
  within the context of forming disciples (RTV, 9)
• Adolescent discipleship is a movement toward
  adult discipleship. Confirmation is not the
  sacrament of maturity but rather a strengthening
  of baptismal grace in the ongoing commitment as a
  disciple of Christ.
• Confirmation candidates should be living their
  baptismal call to discipleship through
• Weekly participation in the liturgical and
  sacramental life of the Church
• Participation in ongoing, systematic catechesis
  and sacramental catechesis for Confirmation
• Active participation in the mission of the church
• Consistent living of the moral life
• Engaging in personal and communal prayer

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Norms for Confirmation Preparation as directed by
Archbishop DiNardo Cannon 775 CG, 8 NDC,
36,A.2

• Confirmation formation should emphasize
• Leading the young person toward a more intimate
  union with Christ and a deepening familiarity
  with the Holy Spirit his action, his gifts, and
  his bidding. Within this loving experience which
  God has initiates, God invites a response to bear
  much fruit CCC 1309
• That Confirmation involves the completion of
  Baptism and the strengthening of Baptismal faith.
• Understanding and articulating the Creed which is
  rooted in Scripture. This includes recognizing
  how the Trinitys creative, redemptive, and
  sanctifying love is alive and active in the
  Church and in their daily lives.
• Understanding and articulating the meaning of a
  sacrament.
• Understanding and articulating the meaning of
  being strengthened, anointed with chrism, and
  sealed by the holy Spirit to be missioned.
• Developing a Catholic understanding of as well as
  love for Sacred Scripture.
• Ongoing , systematic catechesis as a separate but
  complementary dimension of faith formation. The
  Christian disciple should possess both and
  understanding and the ability to articulate the
  fundamentals of our faith.

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Norms for Confirmation Preparation as directed by
Archbishop DiNardo Cannon 775 CG, 8

• Pastors and priests they should be involved in
  some aspect of the preparation of the candidates
  (e.g. interviews, catechesis, retreats, etc)
• On sponsors catechists they should be persons
  exhibiting a mature faith and who are highly
  convinced that faith make a a difference in their
  lives.
• Age for preparation reception of Confirmation
  The 10th or 11th grades, preferably 10th grade,
  with at least one year for immediate sacramental
  formation and one year of foundational teaching.
• Catechetical Texts Every candidate should use
  sacramental (and systematic) catechetical texts
  in conformity with the USCCBs As Hoc Committee
  to oversee the use of the Catechism of the
  Catholic church (see www.USCCB.org)
• Christian Service should be viewed as an
  essential dimension in the invitation to
  discipleship which fosters the Churchs mission.
  The Service section of the Guidelines offers
  more specific information.
• Retreats The National Directory for catechesis
  (NDC, 36, 2) directs that Confirmation
  sacramental catechesis is developmentally
  appropriate and includes retreat experiences.
  The Retreat" section of the Guidelines offers
  more specific information.

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This year is a

• Transitional Year!!!

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• Confirmation class is to prepare the Candidate
  to receive the Sacrament, both mentally and
  spiritually, and to complete their initiation
  into the Catholic Church
• CCE class is to build upon your knowledge and
  understanding of the teachings, practices, and
  theology of the Catholic faith

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• Confirmation class meets monthly on Sundays
• CCE class meets weekly on either Tuesday or
  Wednesday from 700pm-815pm

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Previously
9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
CCE CCE CCE and Confirmation Class CCE with the Sacrament of Confirmation in October
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9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
CCE CCE CCE and Confirmation Class CCE with the Sacrament of Confirmation
9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
CCE CCE and Confirmation Class CCE and Confirmation Class CCE with the Sacrament of Confirmation
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Christian Prayer
Creed
Liturgy Sacraments
Morality
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This year is a

• Transitional Year!!!

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If your child is a Junior

• 9th grade foundational year in CCE
• 10th grade foundational year in CCE
• 11th grade CCE class (any missed pillars,
  Christian Prayer, Theology of the Body,) and
  Confirmation class
• 12th grade Sacrament of Confirmation in the
  winter and Continue with faith formation through
  CCE, bible study, etc
• Nothing Changes

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If your child is a Sophomore

• 9th grade foundational year in CCE
• 10th grade CCE class and Confirmation class
• 11th grade CCE class and Sacrament of
  Confirmation in the winter
• 12th grade Continue with faith formation through
  interactive faith experiences.

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If your child is a Sophomore

• They began Confirmation preparation last year and
  didnt even know it.
• Foundational year of Catechesis

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Should my 10th grader begin now?

• If they have a firm foundation in the Catholic
  faiththen YES!
• If they feel they are not readythen NO! There
  is always next year.
• Remember, next year will just be more hectic as
  they near graduation from HS.

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My 11th grader didnt come to CCE last year

• Register them for Confirmation and CCE
• Come talk to one of us tonight, or call for an
  appointment.
• We can make it work!!

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Prerequisites

• Be a registered parishioner of Sacred Heart
  Catholic Church
• Be in the 10th grade or higher
• Have celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism,
  Reconciliation, and Eucharist
• Have a firm foundation in the Catholic Faith (CCE
  Attendance)

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CCE Attendance

• Last year No more than 5 absences from CCE class
  last year
• If you think your teen has more than 5 absences
  from last year, please talk to us tonight.

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If poor CCE attendance

• Sophomores -we may delay the start of
  Confirmation until next year
• -must have good attendance in CCE this year
• Juniors -will begin Confirmation class this year
• -must maintain good attendance in CCE
• -will complete final pillar of foundational
  catechesis next summer through home study

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We will work together to meet everyone's unique
needsTalk to us!
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So How do we do all that?
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Confirmation FormationA Shift in Emphasis

• Graduation Terms
• Tested
• Successful completion
• Robes procession
• Sponsor a formality
• Mandatory Requirements
• Service Hours
• I choose to be confirmed
• Does it count?
• I am finished with CCE!

• Invitation Terms
• Come and See
• Ongoing formation
• Conversations of faith
• Sponsor guide, mentor
• Covenant agreement
• Gifts Talents for service
• My response to Gods love
• How can I grow in my faith?
• How can I serve?

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Call to Celebrate Confirmation

• Liturgical Emphasis work of the people, larger
  faith community
• Ritual Emphasis Rite
• Role of Sponsor is strengthened

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What can we do?

• Build relationships
• Be visible in their lives
• Model the faith
• -mass attendance, behavior
• -loving attitude
• -gossip dont feed the Bad Dog
• Challenge them to grow in their faith

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How can I help?
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How can I help?

• Lead Catechist teach a Confirmation class
• Supporting Catechist assist with a Confirmation
  lesson
• CCE Teacher Systematic Catechesis
• Retreat Team
• Prayer

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Overview
P.5

• Parent Information Meeting
• Registration in Confirmation Formation
• Entrance Interview
• Opening Day of Prayer
• Sponsor-Candidate Retreat

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Overview

• 2 Weekend Retreats
• 5 Confirmation classes
• 1 Additional Youth Faith Experience
• Exit Interview

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Overview

• Weekly Mass Attendance
• Regular Sacramental Life
• Regular, Weekly Faith Formation Attendance (less
  than two absences per semester during formation
  years)
• Active participation in the Mission of the Church
  through a life of service to others

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Parent Information Meeting

• DONE

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Registration in Confirmation Class

• Registration Form
• Parent and Candidate Inscription Promise
• 25 deposit on Confirmation formation fee
• Last day to register October 7, 2012

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Entrance Interview

• Call the Faith Formation Office to schedule
  before October 17, 2012
• Times available Monday-Thursday
• 5pm-8pm
• Sunday mornings
• 15 minutes long
• For the candidate only

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Opening Day of Prayer

• Sunday, October 28, 2012
• 200pm-400pm
• Sponsors are welcomed but not required

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Sponsor-Candidate Retreat

• Choice of two dates
• Sunday, November 11, 2012 or
• Sunday, December 2, 2012
• 930am-230am

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Retreats

• Confirmation Retreats
• One retreat at the beginning, one retreat
  immediately before Confirmation

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Retreats

• Sponsor-Candidate Retreat choose one date
• Candidate Retreat choose one date
• Final Candidate retreat choose one date

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5 Classes

• On Sunday
• 1230pm-200pm
• No admittance after 10 minutes into class
• If you have to leave early, you may have to
  repeat class
• Two date choices for each lesson
• No make-ups!
• Feb, March, April, September, October

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Each Class

• Begins after the 1115 Mass
• Will include a light lunch provided by the parents

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Additional Youth Faith Experiences

• CATHOLIC
• Youth Conference
• Extra Retreat
• Work/Service Camp
• Leadership Formation

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Exit Interview

• Call the Faith Formation Office to schedule

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Weekly Mass Attendance

• Weekly attendance at Sunday liturgies or Saturday
  vigils
• Attendance at Holy Days of Obligation liturgies

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Regular Sacramental Life

• Eucharist
• Reconciliation

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Faith Formation Attendance

• CCE Faith Formation
• Must be registered in both Faith Formation and
  Confirmation
• Not too late to register for Faith Formation
• No more than 2 absences per semester this year
  AND next year for ALL Confirmation candidates

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Service

• Goal to foster a sense of Christian service to
  our parish family and community
• To answer your Baptismal call to serve others
• To develop a life of service to our brothers and
  sisters in Christ
• To be the face of Christ to those in need

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Service

• Service to our parish faith community
• Service to our larger, global community
• Serve as a group and/or individually
• Life of Service in Mission of the Church
• Due at exit interview

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Catholic School Students

• Must attend
• Opening Day of Prayer
• All 5 classes
• Sponsor-Candidate retreat
• Weekend candidate retreat
• Final candidate retreat in August
• Are encouraged to attend but not required
• weekly CCE classes

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Students with Disabilities

• Please speak with one of us tonight or call to
  set up an appointment so we can develop a plan to
  meet your students needs.

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CCE Attendance

• Weekly attendance at CCE classes
• Must be registered in CCE and Confirmation
• Not too late to register
• No more than 2 absences per semester

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Essential Components

• Regular, weekly Mass Attendance
• Active Participation in Sacramental Life
• -Communion
• -Reconciliation
• Regular, weekly attendance at CCE Class or
  Catholic School

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Sponsors

• Practicing Catholic in both word and deed
• Have received the three sacraments of Initiation
  in the Roman Catholic Church
• Participate weekly in Sunday Mass
• Not bound by any canonical penalty
• Not the Mother or Father of the Candidate

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Sponsors

• Willing to share their faith with candidate
• Open relationship with candidate
• Able to relate and connect with candidate
• Willing to have monthly conversations with
  candidate on faith topics/lesson
• Attend Sponsor-Candidate Retreat on Sunday,
  November 11, 2012 or Sunday, December 2, 2012

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Mass Attendance

• Faithful, weekly attendance and participation in
  Sunday liturgies
• Member of Sacred Heart faith community

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So How do we do all that?
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• We need YOUR help

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Light Lunch

• Parents as volunteers
• Must take Virtus (safe environment)
• Sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie, drink
• Looking for family/couple to organize the ten
  lunches

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Small Group Leaders

• We will provide training
• Virtus trained
• Willing heart to share faith with teens
• Ability to listen

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Registration Form

• Teens Cell Text reminders
• Best e-mail e-mail blasts
• Cost 195 asking for a 25 deposit with
  registration. Includes cost of retreats.
• Pay balance before October 20, 2013

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What to do tonight

• Read Confirmation packet
• Complete registration form
• 25 deposit
• Parent and Candidate sign Inscription Promise
• Schedule Entrance Interview
• Ask us questions!

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Questions???

• Leann Jerkins
• 281-342-8371 x.337
• leann_at_sacredheartrichmond.com
• Confirmation Coordinator
• Coordinator of Religious Education
• 6th-12th grade

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