Inspired by the Spirit Confirmation Book Lesson Schedule

Chapter 1 Week 1: Faith Words: April 9– Read Chapter 1 Holy Spirit April 9 – Define all Faith words April 10 – Read this power point and answer the question on page 9 April 11 – Worksheet Faith Words: Holy Spirit Blessed Trinity Messiah Baptism Original Sin Kingdom of God Disciples Apostles Passion Transfiguration Last Supper

What is Confirmation? Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation It is a sacrament through which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way and enables us to profess our faith as strong and perfect Christians of Jesus Christ.

The sacramental for Confirmation is… the dove Overall, what does the dove represent in the Christian faith? The Holy Spirit

Confirmation is… “Insurance” A sign of maturity Makes us certain that we will always be followers of Jesus Christ A sign of maturity strengthens our bond within the Catholic Church as we reach adulthood this is why we are Confirmed in our teenage years

How to prepare for Confirmation… We receive the sacraments of Baptism, Penance and Holy Eucharist prior to Confirmation Participate in voluntary works/community service (ministers to our community) Choose a saint that you would model yourself after. This will be your “Confirmation name.” Attend Mass every Sunday during the course of preparation.

How to prepare for Confirmation… Grow in pray and deepen awareness of God Candidates will choose a sponsor (someone above the age of 16 and a practicing Catholic) to assist in the Confirmation process Along the same lines as a godparent Candidate should choose someone who can be a good role model We receive Confirmation in the presence of a Bishop (not a priest)

Confirmation in the future… Our graces after Confirmation can also be restored by consistently attending confession. Confirmation also leads to Sacraments of Service such as Holy Orders and Matrimony

Personal Response Why do you think it is necessary to participate in community service in preparation of Confirmation?