CLASS OF 2020 - CONFIRMATION PREPARATION SYLLABUS 2nd Wednesdays at 6pm; 2018 - 2020 SACRAMENTAL GOALS The Dynamic Catholic “Decision Point” program will be used for preparation of High School students to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation beginning in January of the ninth grade year. EXPECTATIONS AND RESOURCES Faith Formation Completion of this formation program includes the following: Participate once a month on the second Wednesday evening of the month (unless noted otherwise by an asterisk *). Participate in 3 service projects offered at St. Michael Parish or another approved Parish. Complete an additional 10 hours of community service (or Parish service). Attend weekly Sunday evening CYO or Wednesday evening High School Didache when they are in session throughout the school year (August - May). Materials Decision Point workbook provided by St. Michael Parish. Open heart and mind, and a willingness to share and explore the faith in a new way. COURSE SCHEDULE 2018 Session Description January 12-14 Opening Retreat 1.0-1.5 * February 7 Feb. 14 - Ash Wed. 2.0 2.1 2.2 What are you doing? The Quest for Happiness Stinking Thinking * March 7 Mar 14 - Spring break 2.3 2.4 2.5 Hungry for the Truth This is personal Decision Point April 11 3.0 3.1 3.2 Looking for Judas Who is Jesus The Problem and the Solution May 9 3.3 3.4 3.5 Jesus was a Radical Second Chances Decision Point June – July Service Projects* August 8 4.0 4.1 4.2 Silence Why Pray The Big Question September 12 4.3 4.4 4.5 The Prayer Process The Best Way to Learn Decision Point October 10 5.0 5.1 5.2 Unexpected Gifts A Map for the Journey Introduction to the Bible November 14 5.3 5.4 5.5 How Should I Use the Bible The Power of Habit Decision December 12 6.0 6.1 6.2 Bear Bait What is the Purpose? Choose your Friends Wisely Revised February 6, 2018
2019 Session Description January 9 6.3 6.4 6.5 What is Love? Your quest for love Decision Point February 13 7.0 7.1 7.2 The Epidemic The One Thing The True Presence * March 20 3/6 - Ash Wednesday 3/13 - Spring Break 7.3 7.4 7.5 The of the Eucharist Get Close and Stay Close Decision Point April 10 8.0 8.1 8.2 The Next Right Thing Who is The Holy Spirit Unopened Gifts May 8 8.3 8.4 8.5 Fruits of the Holy Spirit Prompted Decision Point June – July Service Project (s) August 14 9.0 9.1 9.2 Counter Cultural 1st Christians and the Church One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic September 11 9.3 9.4 9.5 The Good, Bad, Ugly and the Lies 10 Great Reasons to be Catholic Decision Point October 9 10.0 10.1 10.2 If you get the Man What is Confirmation? The Power of Preparation November 13 10.3 10.4 10.5 How will Confirmation change you? On the day Decision Point December 11 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 without Neighbors Finding Your Mission Your untapped greatness Decision Point 2020 TBD** Closing Retreat 12.0-12.5 TBD** Practice and Mass Determined by Archbishop’s schedule POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Confirmation formation classes are a unique opportunity to learn about the gift God gives us through His Holy Spirit. During class, please be respectful of catechists and group leaders who freely give their time and love to prepare and provide instruction for you. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Attendance is taken for each session. If you are unable to attend a class, complete the work on your own – viewing video sessions and writing a reflection. Personal reflections will not be read, but can be shown to the catechist who will record it as class credit (CC). Please expect to meet with a priest or the PCL if you have excessive absences. CONTACT INFORMATION Confirmation Catechists: Email Mandy Reimer Sarah Ward Revised February 6, 2018