Confirmation Syllabus For 2021 (click to view PDF)
CONFIRMATION SYLLABUS FOR 2021
GIFTED WITH THE SPIRIT/DECISION POINT/GOSPEL READING
During the week of 1/10/2021-1/16/2021 Read Lesson 1: Gifted With the Spirit (pg. 2-8)
and be prepared to discuss at class.
January 17, 2021 For students and Sponsors in the Church Hall
Discuss Lesson 1: Gifted with the Spirit pgs. 2-8
Presentation for Sponsors and Students to do the Online Overview (faithsharing)
Decision Point: Session 9:1 The First Christians and the Early Church (Click to view video)
Questions for discussion:
1. When you think of church, what comes to mind?
2. If you could ask a group of early Christians one question, what would you ask?
3. Why is it difficult to practice agape love?
Gospel: John 1:35-42 The First Disciples of Jesus pg. 167
Celebration of Rite of Enrollment at 11:00 AM Mass (Students, Sponsors, Parents)
During the week of 1/18/21 – 1/23/21 Read Lesson 2: Accepting God’s Call
January 24, 2021 Discuss: Lesson 2: Accepting God’s Call pgs. 2-8
Decision Point: Session 6:1 What is the purpose? (Click to view video)
Questions for discussion:
1. Who are the most important people in your life?
2. What is the purpose of relationships?
3. What are you pretending to not know about your approach to relationships?
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20 The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry pg. 64
During the week of 1/25/2020 – 1/30/2021 Read Lesson 3: Building a Friendship with God
January 31, 2021 Discuss: Lesson 3: Building a Friendship with God pgs.2-8
Decision Point: Session 4:3 The Prayer Process (Click to view video)
Questions for discussion:
1. Has anyone ever taught you how to pray? Who? When?
2. Which of the seven steps of the prayer process intrigued you the most? Why?
3. If you were going to set aside 10 minutes to pray at the same time every day, what time of day would be best for you?
Gospel: Mark 1: 21-28 The Man with an Unclean Spirit pgs. 64-65
February 6, 2021 CONFIRMATION RETREAT 11:00 am – 3:50 pm and 4:00 pm Mass with family
February 7, 2021 NO CLASS FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS
During the week of 2/8/2021 – 2/13/2021 Read Lesson 4: Recognizing the Holy Spirit in Your Life
February 14, 2021 Lesson 4: Recognizing the Holy Spirit in Your Life pgs. 2-8
Decision Point: Session 8:1 Who is the Holy Spirit? (Click to view video)
Questions for discussion:
1. In your words, who is the Holy Spirit?
2. Describe a time in your life when you felt inspired by the Holy Spirit?
3. Would you like to learn how to experience joy even in the midst of great suffering like St. Paul? What do you think his secret was?
Gospel: Mark 1: 40-45 Jesus Cleanses a Leper pgs. 65-66
During the week of 2/15/2021-2/20/20 Read Lesson 5: Receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
February 21, 2021 Discuss: Lesson 5: Receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit pgs. 2-8
Decision Point: 8:2 Unopened Gifts (Click to view video)
Questions for discussion:
1. Have you ever given someone a gift and felt he or she was ungrateful? How did that make you feel?
2. Which of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit do you feel most in need of at this time of your life?
3. How would your life be better if you really opened yourself up to the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Gospel: Mark 1: 12-15 The Temptation of Jesus pg. 64
During the week of 2/22/2021 – 2/27/2021 Read Lesson 6: Experiencing God’s Love
February 28, 2021 Discuss Lesson 6: Experiencing God’s Love pgs. 2-4
Decision Point: Session 9:4 Ten great reasons to be Catholic (Click to view video)
Questions for discussion:
1. What do you think is the best reason to be Catholic?
2. What did you learn in this session that really made you stop and think?
3. How did the top 10 reasons to be Catholic change the way you view Catholicism?
Gospel: Mark 9: 2-10 The Transfiguration pg. 81
March 7, 2021 CELEBRATE WEEKEND – NO CLASS
During the weeks of 3/1/ 2021 – 3/13/2021 Read Lesson 6: Experiencing God’s Love
March 14, 2021 Discuss: Lesson 6: Experiencing God’s Love pg. 5-8
Decision Point: Session 9:5 Decision Point (Click to view video)
Question for discussion:
1. Share something from this session that you did not know before?
Gospel: John 3: 14-21 Nicodemus Meets Jesus pg. 169-170
During the week of 3/15/2021 – 3/20/2021 Read Lesson 7: Celebrating the Sacrament
March 21, 2021 Discuss: Lesson 7: Celebrating the Sacrament pg. 2-5
Decision Point: 10:1 What is Confirmation (Click to view video)
Questions for discussion:
1. Do you believe that God has good plans for you?
2. What can you do to find out the plans that God has for you?
3. How has your idea of Confirmation changed since your time together with your sponsor?
Gospel: John 12: 20-33 Jesus Speaks About his Death pgs. 191-192
During the week of 3/22/2021 – 3/27/2021 Read Lesson 7: Celebrating the Sacrament
March 28, 2021 Lesson 7: Celebrating the Sacrament pgs. 6-8
Decision Point: 10:3 How will Confirmation change you? (Click to view video)
Questions for discussion:
1. In what practical ways do you think Confirmation will change you?
2. Who has been your spiritual coaches or mentors in your life?
3. When did you last pray to the Holy Spirit asking for help to make a decision?
Gospel: John 20: 19-31 pgs. 207-208
April 1, 2, 3 HOLY TRIDUUM – COME CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENTS OF HOLY WEEK
April 4, 2021 EASTER SUNDAY – COME TO MASS WITH YOUR FAMILY
During the week of 4/5/2021 – 4/10/2021 Read Lesson 8: Making a Difference as Disciples
April 11, 2021 Discuss: Lesson 8: Making a Difference as Disciples pgs. 2-4
Decision Point: Session 12-1 The Holy Moment (Click to view video)
Questions for discussion:
1. Who is the holiest person you know? What makes that person holy?
2. Who is your favorite saint? Why?
3. What is the one thing that you have learned that has surprised you?
Gospel: John 20: 19-31 Jesus Appears to the Disciples pg. 207
During the week of 4/12/2021 – 4/17/2021 Read Lesson 8: Making a Difference as Disciples
April 18, 2021 Discuss: Lesson 8: Making a Difference as Disciples pgs. 5-8
Decision Point: Session 12-3 Your YES can change the world! (Click to view video)
Questions for discussion:
1. Are you ready to let God come and fill you up in all the ways you need and want to be filled?
2. What have you said yes to in the past that you know was not for you?
3. How available are you to God today?
Letters to Fr. Mike requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation are to be turned in today.
April 25, 2021 Confirmation Rehearsal in the Church for Candidates and Sponsors 12:15 PM in the Church (after the 11:00 AM Mass)
April 29, 2021 CELEBRATION OF CONFIRMATION AT 7:00 PM IN CHURCH