1. Welcome Confirmands! Confirmation Preparation Class #1
Confirmation Candidates = Confirmands
Parents & Sponsors
Teen Helper(s)
Catechist: Mr. Marty Beaulieu
Catechetical Leader: Mrs. Laura Lang
Pastor: Father Jerry
Confirmation is a milestone on your journey of faith, not a destination!

2. Opening Prayer
Each week we will ask a different confirmand to offer a spontaneous prayer
Spontaneous prayer = informal, unrehearsed
Blessing / praise / adoration = tell God that He’s great
Petition / intercession = ask for your/others needs
Thanksgiving = thank God for good things
Contrition = express sorrow for sin
Traditional prayers (should be memorized)
Sign of the Cross
Our Father
Hail Mary
Act of Contrition
Apostle’s Creed or Nicene Creed

3. Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And you shall renew the face of the Earth.
Let us pray:
O God, by the light of the Holy Spirit
you have taught the hearts of your faithful.
In the same Spirit, help us to know what is
truly right and always to rejoice in your consolation.
We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

4. Introductions
Let’s get to know each other as fellow travelers on this journey of faith.
In a loud, clear voice, tell everyone:
Your name
Your school
Any clubs you are in, sports you play, hobbies or activities you enjoy
Why you are taking this class?
What are your expectations for the class?
What is your name? Which school do you attend? What are your favorite activities? Why you are here? What are your expectations for this class?

5. How is this class going to run?
We may play games if it fits in and if we have time – Saints Bingo, Bible Trivia, Jeopardy-style Review
We would like you to review homework material before class – at least skim it for familiarity
Interactive - You will get more than you give
Requires participation – THIS MEANS YOU
Ask questions & share your thoughts
Mix of reading, DVDs, Q&A, and learning games
Preparation is strongly encouraged
Respect others’ right to speak - ONE (1) person talking
Please use the restroom before class starts
Do not bring electronics to class – we see it, we keep it
Keep your hands out of the desks – respect others’ things
Leave the room better than we found it – clean messes
Remain seated until your parent is at the door

6. Confirmation Requirements
Confirmands must:
Be baptized
Be in a state of grace
Have studied the faith
Confirmation name may be a saint’s name or confirmand’s baptismal name
Sacrament of Reconciliation
CP1 & CP2 or RCIA

7. Documentation Requirements
Church Registry Sacramental Information Form
Confirmation Sponsor Certificate
Saint Report
Letter to Bishop
Community Service (15 hours) Journal
Altar Serving or Choir may count for 5 hours
Living Stations may count for 5 hours
Confirmation Retreat - Field Trip Permission Form

8. Sponsor Requirements*
Confirmands must choose a Sponsor that:
Has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, & Confirmation;
Is at least 16 years of age;
Is a single or a validly married Catholic
Attends Mass weekly; receives Eucharist at least once during Easter season;
Will support the Confirmand with their prayers and by their example;
Is not bound by any canonical penalty; and
Is not the father or mother of the one to be confirmed.
* Baptismal Godparent desired but not required to be Confirmation Sponsor

9. Confirmation Retreat Mandatory attendance One day – all day Saturday
Cost for two meals
In planning stages – more details will be forthcoming

10. Schedule Sundays 1015-1115 @ LFS Service events
Reconciliation – once each during Advent & Lent
Service events
Jesse Tree – sort & distribute food & gifts
Three Oaks – make a meal
Chesapeake Shores – visit the sick
Spring Festival
Living Stations of the Cross
3-4 rehearsals during Lent
Performance on Good Friday
First Reconciliation & First Communion Retreats

11. Homework Read the Apostle’s Creed Read the Nicene Creed
Be prepared to discuss similarities & differences