1. Inspired by the Spirit Confirmation Book Lesson Schedule

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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)

8. 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

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