CONFIRMATION DECISION POINT- THE HOLY SPIRIT ORIENTATION

ORIENTATION OVERVIEW Prayer Requirements Program Service Retreat Expectations Dates to Remember Questions

PRAYER 1Corinthians 12:3B-7 A reading from a letter to the Corinthians No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.

PRAYER 1Corinthians 12:3B-7 A reading from a letter to the Corinthians No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.

REQUIREMENTS Rite of Entrance 7 Growing in Faith Sharing Sessions (GIFS) *Online 7 Decision Point Sessions *In-Person 30 Service Hours 15 Parish 15 Community Saint/ Confirmation Name Report On-Site Retreat Letter to the Bishop Rite of Confirmation Rite of Covenant/ Reconciliation Rehearsal Confirmation Mass

PROGRAM 7 Small Group *In-Person Classes (8 peers, 1 adult, 1 peer minister) October-January 7 Supplemental GIFS *Online Classes (Same Small Group Format) October- February

7 SMALL-GROUP IN PERSON CLASSES 3 Day Options (First to Register Receives Priority) Sundays 1:30pm-3:00pm Ascension School (3 Groups) Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm St. Augustine School (2 Groups) Thursday 6:30pm-8:00pm Ascension School (3 Groups) Decision Point- Matthew Kelly

7 SUPPLEMENTAL GIFS ONLINE CLASSES Video Conference, Video Blog, Discussion Boards 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit College Campus Web Format Password Accessible Small Group Class Settings Tutorial (September 7 th 6pm-7:30pm St. Augustine Library)

PROGRAM Flex Program Model (1 year, 2 year, 3 year) 1 year Service Class Rites, Retreat, and Sacrament 2 year  Service Year  Class, Rites, Retreat, and Sacrament Year 3 year  Service Year  Class Year  Retreat, Rites, and Sacrament Year

SERVICE 15 Hours Parish Involvement VBS Mission Midway High School Youth Group Retreats Liturgy (Greeting, Lectoring, Ushering, Altar Serving) Peer Ministry Service Days 15 Hours Community Involvement Our Daily Bread Elkridge Food Pantry Senior Centers My Brother’s Keeper Grassroots My Sister’s Place Beans and Bread Sarah’s House Hours from 8 th Grade accepted/expected

EXPECTATIONS Due to the minimal In-Person and Online Work No More than 1 Class Can Be Missed Without Additional Make-Up Work Classes, Retreat, Interview, Service, and Rites are all REQUIRED Aspects in Order to Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, If This Poses A Problem Please Consider Our Flex Program To Assist With Scheduling Conflicts or Prior Commitments

EXPECTATIONS Due To Class Size and Capacity in Churches Confirmation Mass Sign-Ups Will Be Split Evenly Once Mass dates are announced we will open registration and as long as all requirements are met candidates will receive spots for the Mass of choice.

DATES TO REMEMBER September 7 th Online Tutorial St. Augustine Library 6:00pm-6:30pm 6:30pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:30pm September 10 th Meet and Greet (Candidates, Peer Leaders, Adult Leaders) St. Augustine Hall 1:00pm-2:30pm

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