CONFIRMATION PREPARATION SYLLABUS - 2017-2019

2nd Wednesdays at 6pm

SACRAMENTAL GOALS

The Dynamic Catholic “Decision Point” program will be used forpreparation of High School students to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation to beginin January of their9th grade year.

NEEDS AND RESOURCES

Required Background

To successfully complete this preparation course, you must

  • Be able to participate once a month on the 2nd Wednesday evening of the month (unless noted otherwise by an asterisk *). If unable to attend the Wednesday class, the student is expected to complete work on their own.
  • Be able to participate in service projects offered through the Confirmation/CYO or other approved programs
  • Be able to complete an additional 10 hours of community service
  • Be attending either Sunday evening Life Nights or Wednesday evening High School Didachewhen they are in session.

Required Materials

To successfully complete this course, you will need the Decision Point Workbook, provided by St. Michael’s Parish, an open heart and mind, and a willingness to share and explore your faith in a new way.

COURSE SCHEDULE

2017 / Session / Description
January 13-15 / Opening Retreat / 1.0-1.5
February 8 / 2.0
2.1
2.2 / What are you doing?
The Quest for Happiness
Stinking Thinking
March 8 / 2.3
2.4
2.5 / Hungry for the Truth
This is personal
Decision Point
April 5
Note: April 12 during Holy Week / 3.0
3.1
3.2 / Looking for Judas
Who is Jesus
The Problem and the Solution
May 10 / 3.3
3.4
3.5 / Jesus was a Radical
Second Chances
Decision Point
June – July / Service Projects*
August 16 / 4.0
4.1
4.2 / Silence
Why Pray
The Big Question
September 13 / 4.3
4.4
4.5 / The Prayer Process
The Best Way to Learn
Decision Point
October 11 / 5.0
5.1
5.2 / Unexpected Gifts
A Map for the Journey
Introduction to the Bible
November 8 / 5.3
5.4
5.5 / How Should I Use the Bible
The Power of Habit
Decision Point
December 13 / 6.0
6.1
6.2 / Bear Bait
What is the Purpose?
Choose your Friends Wisely
2018 / Session / Description
January 10 / 6.3
6.4
6.5 / What is Love?
Your quest for love
Decision Point
February7
Note:February 14 is Ash Wed. / 7.0
7.1
7.2 / The Epidemic
The One Thing
The True Presence
March 14 / 7.3
7.4
7.5 / The Power of the Eucharist
Get Close and Stay Close
Decision Point
April11 / 8.0
8.1
8.2 / The Next Right Thing
Who is The Holy Spirit
Unopened Gifts
May 9 / 8.3
8.4
8.5 / Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Prompted
Decision Point
June – July / Group Service Project (s)
August8 / 9.0
9.1
9.2 / Counter Cultural
1st Christians and the Early Church
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
September 12 / 9.3
9.4
9.5 / The Good, Bad, Ugly and the Lies
10 Great Reasons to be Catholic
Decision Point
October 10 / 10.0
10.1
10.2 / If you get the Man right
What is Confirmation ?
The Power of Preparation
November 14 / 10.3
10.4
10.5 / How will Confirmation change you?
On the day
Decision Point
December 12
NOTE: This is a 2 Hour session & celebration / 11.0
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5 / Everything is Connected
The World is a Mess
A World without Neighbors
Finding Your Mission
Your untapped greatness
Decision Point
2019
TBD** / Closing Confirmation Retreat / 12.0-12.5
TBD** / Confirmation Practice and Mass
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

General:

Students wishing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation are expected to attend and participate in Confirmation preparationclasses. During class, students are to be respectful of their catechist as well as other student participants.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Attendance will be taken for each session. Students who miss class will be expected to complete the materials covered in the session on their own. This material is to be turned in for attendance credit.Any student missing 4 or more class sessions will need to meet with the PCL or Pastor.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Confirmation Catechist:Mrs. Stasia