CONFIRMATION INFORMATIONAL SESSION JANUARY-OCTOBER 2016

OVERVIEW  Prayer Prayer  Program Program  Requirements Requirements  Service Service  Retreat Retreat  Expectations Expectations  Questions Questions

“The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road, and it was trampled under foot and the birds of the [a] air ate it up. 6 Other seed fell on rocky soil, and as soon as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. 7 Other seed fell among the thorns; and the thorns grew up with it and choked it out. 8 Other seed fell into the good soil, and grew up, and produced a crop a hundred times as great.” Luke 8: 5-8a

 We Have Heard You :  Less Conflict With School Days  Moved to Sunday Afternoons  Less Demand of Classes  Majority Online  Options, Options, Options  Flex Program (1.5 Year, 2 Year, 3 Year)  No Stigma in Waiting  Confirmation Designed For When You Are Called

 7 Growing in Faith Sharing Sessions (GIFS- In Person) 7 Growing in Faith Sharing Sessions (GIFS- In Person)  10 Decision Point Online Sessions 10 Decision Point Online Sessions  30 Service Hours 30 Service Hours  Saint/ Confirmation Name Report  Retreat  Rite of Confirmation  Rite of Covenant/ Reconciliation  Rehearsal  Confirmation Mass

10 DECISION POINT ONLINE SESSIONS  Online Blog (Not Just For Candidates) Online Blog  Online Test  Passing 9/10 (Unlimited Tries)  Discussion Post  Post A Question  Answer One

10 DECISION POINT ONLINE SESSIONS  What’s Holding You Back?  Jesus  The Holy Spirit  Made for Mission  Choices  Relationships  Prayer  The Bible  The Eucharist  Confirmation

 See Blog Handout For Instructions on How To Create Your Own Blog Page  Don’t Have Access To a Computer, Tablet, or Smart Phone?  No Problem! All Tests are Printable, DVDs Are Available, and Discussions can be Typed 10 DECISION POINT ONLINE SESSIONS

GROWING IN FAITH SHARING (GIFS) SUNDAY AFTERNOONS 1:30PM-3:00PM BREWER HALL  7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit  January 24 th Gift of Knowledge  February 21 st Gift of Wisdom  March 6 th Gift of Right Judgement  March 20 th Gift of Fortitude  April 3 rd Gift of Piety  April 17 th Awe and Wonder  January 10 th Lifeteen Night on Understanding  6:15pm-8:15pm

30 SERVICE HOURS  15 Hours Involvement in Parish 15 Hours Involvement in Community  Lifeteen Our Daily Bread  Altar Serving My Brother’s Keeper  LectoringSarah’s House  Clean-Ups Elkridge Food Pantry  Peer Ministry Grassroots  Greeting Senior Living Center  Others (VBS, Steubenville, Summer Stretch) Others (Coaching for Youth, Mission Trip)  Need Worthy of the Call Training  Contact Viktor

 We Will Be Having An On-Site Retreat at St. Augustine on April 23 rd (7pm-9pm) and 24 th (10am-6pm)  First Evening will be Adoration and Bon Fire  All Day Retreat with Key Note Speaker and Mass

 Due to the minimal GIFS and Online Work No More than 1 GIFS Can Be Missed Without Additional Make-Up Work  Make-Up Sessions Are Scheduled in Case Of Snow or Emergencies Not As Alternative 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

 Our Class Size Currently is Between Candidates  As A Result 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 Service, GIFS, Online Requirements, and Interviews are Met Your Candidate Will Received Spots for the Mass of Choice

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