welcome to the 2018-19 confirmation orientation!confirmation is a sacramental outpouring of the holy...
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Welcome to the 2018-19 Confirmation Orientation!
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What is Confirmation?
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Is it…-a rite of passage? -a cultural tradition? -graduation?-choosing my faith?
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Confirmation is a sacramental outpouring of the Holy Spirit that leaves
a permanent imprint on the soul, completes Christian initiation, and
empowers us to be witnesses to Christ
-see CCC 1302-1305
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Confirmation is all about the fact that you are
CHOSEN by God!
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How do I prepare?
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-Pray! -Go to Mass every Sunday -Go to Confession regularly-Get involved in the parish community-High School Youth Ministry! -Talk about your faith and ask questions-Attend Confirmation sessions
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AMPLIFYHigh School
Youth MinistrySunday Nights, 7:00pm-8:30pm
This semester- All about QUESTIONS
Tijuana Flats- once a month
All are welcome- bring a friend!
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Class Details
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- 9 Sunday Sessions (4:15-5:45, Bethany & Cana Upstairs)
- Amazing leaders! - Small groups
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Each Class, you can expect to find…
-A community where you belong-Thought-provoking teachings and videos-Time to reflect, express your thoughts, and ask questions-Fun opportunities to connect with others
-An Encounter with Jesus Christ
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New this year- Cliffton Strengths- Strengths-based assessment, used by over
19 million people across the world! - Discover the unique person that God has
created YOU to be! - Learn to use your gifts and talents to live the
life He is calling YOU to live!
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Cliffton Strengths-We will have access codes to distribute by the first class (Sept. 16)-Plan to complete ASAP (by Sept. 19) - Only take the assessment once- Parents, if you are interested in taking this assessment, I can provide you with an adult access code for $20
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September 30 Class
-Don’t miss it! -Led by Dennis Johnson, certified Strengths coach and national retreat leader-All about understanding your strengths and how to use them!
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Policies
-No cell phones -No switching small groups-Small groups are randomly assigned-Be on time-Be respectful at all times-Pay attention
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Other Required
Events
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177 Project Concert and
AdorationSaturday, Oct. 13, 6:45-9:00pm
Josh Blakesley Band!
Invite friends and family!
Tickets are free, but required for admittance
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Vocations NightSunday, November 4th
7:00-8:30pm
What is a vocation?
Do I have a vocation? (yes!)
What is my vocation?
Invite friends and family!
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Confirmation Retreat
-Saturday, January 19th, 9am-6pm (concludes with 5pm Mass)-Parents are invited to join us for Mass-Led by PJ Anderson!
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What if I miss a class?
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Make-up policy
-Email Hunter prior to missing class -Make-up instructions will be emailed and on the website-Watch the videos from the class and answer reflection questions-Assignment is due no later than the next class-Miss more than 2 classes- meet with Hunter
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Stay in Touch!
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Check your emails regularly!
-Flocknote email and messaging system
-Emails from “mail.flocknote.com” or “SMM Confirmation
-LOTS of important information!
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Saint Reflection
Paper
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“I want to spend my heaven in doing good on earth”
- St. Therese of Lisieux
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Choose a Confirmation saint as your role model and guide!
- You will have a special relationship with this saint for the rest of your life!
- Start learning about different saints now (I will send you helpful links)
- Ask friends and family
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Writing your saint reflection- Due in class Sunday, October 21- At least 250 words - Specific name of your saint (i.e. “St. Thomas
Aquinas”- not just “St. Thomas”) - In your own words: the background of your
saint and why you chose them. - Remember- it is a reflection, not an academic
research paper!
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PLEASE Do not
plagiarize!
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Community Service- How many hours??
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“Catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal
Church as well as the parish community”
- CCC 1309
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Do I feel like I belong here? - Complete at least 5 hours of service within a
ministry here at SMM- Submit online or hard copy- Due January 27- Have I found a ministry I enjoy giving my time
and talent to? - Many opportunities! - Cliffton Strengths- use your strengths to serve
and build God’s kingdom!
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Parish Service Night- Sept. 29 - Open to everyone! Help make toiletry
kits for a local crisis shelter- Students especially needed for
setting up event, serving dinner, cleaning up, etc.
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Parent Sessions
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“Parents are the first and most important educators of their own children, and they also possess a
fundamental competence in this area: they are educators because they are
parents.”
- Pope St. John Paul II, Letter to Families
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This journey is for you and your child- Our goal is to empower and encourage you as
you raise holy families- Parent sessions run concurrent with student
sessions- How do I apply this material in my family?- Must attend at least 3, encouraged to attend as
many as you can - Parent’s guide- use to start discussions
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Choosing a sponsor
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Being a sponsor is a serious commitment to guiding and supporting
the Candidates as they prepare for Confirmation as well as assisting them
throughout the rest of their faith journey
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Choose someone who will help you along your journey to heaven- Someone whose faith you look up to- Someone you feel comfortable discussing your
faith and life with- Someone who will not let you settle for
mediocrity, but will call you on to greatness
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Requirements for sponsors- Must attend at least one class with Candidate (not
parent’s session) - At least 16 years old- Practicing Catholic, leading a life in harmony with
the faith- Fully initiated Catholic- has received Baptism,
Communion, and Confirmation- If married, must be married in the Catholic Church- Parents cannot be sponsors
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Paperwork
- If they are an SMM parishioner- fill out their name, etc. on the registration form
- If they are not an SMM parishioner, they must complete the Sponsor Certificate of Eligibility
- Must be signed by their pastor, with church seal- Due no later than Monday, Dec. 10
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Paperwork
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Youth Ministry Registration Form
- Must be filled out (front and back), regardless of youth group involvement
- Only need to pay the $50 youth ministry fee if you plan to join us for youth ministry meetings separate from Confirmation (highly encouraged!)
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Image Release Form
- MUST be filled out- Confirmation Mass will be livestreamed.
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Coalition for the Homeless
- Not required, but please fill this out- If your child decides to participate in Coalition at
some point this year, it is much easier if we already have this form on file.
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Consent form for Communication
- Must be filled out- Please include accurate contact information for
your student if you would like them to be included in our communications
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Parental Opt-Out Form
- Must be filled out (regardless of whether you attend the class)
- Your child is still highly encouraged to attend the Learning about LIFE class.
- We need the opt-out form on file for our records in case they are unable to attend for any reason.
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Confirmation Candidate Commitment
- Must be signed by both student and parent - Don’t just sign it, READ it and COMMIT to it! - These are the standards you will be held
accountable for- you CAN do this!
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Questions?
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Remember...The purpose of this programAnd YOUR LIFEIs TO ENCOUNTER CHRIST AND BE A SAINT!
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Turn in Paperwork!-Go to the table with the letters of your last name-Fast Lane- pick up books if you’ve already completed all paperwork-Come see me for further questions