CONFIRMATION SYLLABUS FOR 2025-2026
PFLAUM GIFTED WITH THE SPIRIT/DECISION POINT
November 2, 2025: Lesson 1: Called by the Holy Spirit (pg. 2-8)
Decision Point : Session 9:2 The First Christians and the Early Church (link)
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?
November 9, 2025: Lesson 2: Accepting God’s Call (pg.2-5)
Decision Point: Session 6:2 What is the purpose? (Link)
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?
November 16, 2025 Lesson 2: Accepting God’s Call pgs. 6-8
Decision Point: Session 1:3: God’s Dream for You (link)
Questions for discussion:
1. Have you ever met someone and discovered that person was nothing like what you though he or she would be like?
2. Who in your life is helping you become the-best-version –of-yourself?
3. What are 2 things you can do to become a better-version-of-yourself?
November 23, 2025: Catechetical Session on the Sacrament of Reconciliation
(For Candidates, Sponsors and Adults)
Prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, 12/17/25 at 6:30 PM in the Church
Prepare for the Rite of Enrollment at the 10:30 AM Mass
November 30, 2025: NO CLASS–THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
First Sunday of Advent–Come to Mass with your family.
December 7, 2025: Lesson 3: Building a Friendship With God (pg. 2-4)
Decision Point: Session 6-3: What is Love? (link)
Questions for discussion:
1. What did you learn about love in this session?
2. Who models selfless love in your life?
3. How does your relationship with God influence your relationships with other people?
December 14, 2025: Lesson 3: Building a Friendship With God (pg. 5-8)
Decision Point: Session 4:4 The Prayer Process (Link)
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?
December 21, 2025: PSR Christmas Party
January 11, 2026: Lesson 4: Recognizing the Holy Spirit in Your Life (pg. 2-5)
Decision Point: Session 8:2 Who is the Holy Spirit? (Link)
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 was his secret?
January 18, 2026: Lesson 4: Recognizing the Holy Spirit in Your Life (pg. 6-8)
Decision Point: Session 8:4: Prompted (link)
Questions for discussion:
1. When was the last time you felt the Holy Spirit prompting you to do something? Or not to do something?
2. What is your favorite part of the Prayer Process? Why?
January 25, 2026: Lesson 5: Receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (pg. 2-8)
Decision Point: 8:3 Unopened Gifts (Link)
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?
January 31, 2026: Generations of Faith Festival
(Saturday) Candidates & Parents (Sponsors invited too)
4:00—5:00 PM Attend Mass 5:15—6:15PM Attend PSR 6:15: Dinner to follow
February 8, 2026: Lesson 6: Experiencing God’s Love in the Church (pg 2-5)
Decision Point: Session 7:4: The Power of the Eucharist (link)
Questions for discussion:
1. What is your favorite thing about being Catholic?
2. Which of Jesus’ teachings do you find most difficult to live?
3. If you had to spend the rest of your life on a desert island and you could only take 5 people with you, who would you take?
February 15, 2026: NO CLASS—HOLIDAY WEEKEND
February 22, 2026: Lesson 6: Experiencing God’s Love in the Church (pg. 6-8)
Decision Point: Session 7:4: Get Close and Stay Close (link)
Questions for discussion:
1. If you could visit one of the most beautiful churches in the world, which would you choose?
2. At this point of your life, what question would you like Jesus to answer for you? (Your question should be about something that applies directly to you.)
3. What quiet places have you found to spend a few minutes in each day?
February 28, 2026: CONFIRMATION RETREAT AT St. Nicholas Church in Struthers (9:00 AM—5:00 PM)
March 1, 2026: NO Class for 8th Graders only
March 8, 2026: Lesson 7: Celebrating the Sacrament (pg.2-8)
Decision Point: 10:4: How Will Confirmation Change You (link)
Questions for discussion:
1. In what practical ways do you think Confirmation will change you?
2. Which of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit could you most use at this time of your life?
3. When did you last pray to the Holy Spirit, asking for help to make a decision?
March 15, 2026: NO Class—Come to Parish Mission (TBA)
March 22, 2026: Lesson 8: Making a Difference As Disciples (pg.2-5)
Decision Point: Session 11:3: Finding Your Mission (link)
Questions for discussion:
1. Who do you know that has found and followed their mission in life?
2. Have you ever asked God what mission he has for you?
3. How do you think what you want for yourself is different from what God wants for you?
March 29, 2026: PALM SUNDAY
Lesson 8: Making a Difference As Disciples (pg. 6-8) & Rehearsal
(Sponsors & Candidates in Church Hall and attend Mass)
Decision Point: Session 11:4 Your Untapped Greatness (link)
Questions for discussion:
1. Who do you know that is great at serving other people?
2. What does the story about the rich man and Lazarus make you think about?
April 5, 2026: EASTER SUNDAY – NO CLASS
Come to Mass with Family
April 11, 2026: Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
11:00 at the Cathedral of Saint Columba
April 19, 2026: Generations of Faith Festival (For the whole family, sponsors may be invited)
9:00 AM—10:15 AM Class for the entire family
10:30 AM—11:30 AM Attend 10:30 AM Mass followed by dinner in Church Hall
(We will recognize our newly Confirmed class of 2026)
April 26, 2026: Last day of Class—Come to 10:30 AM Mass
1:00 PM The Sacrament of First Holy Communion