Confirmation

Eight 8-page units, 7 7/8” x 10 7/8” #T2110

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Each lesson helps catechists lead candidates to strengthen their relationship with Jesus as The Way, The Truth and The Life. Photos help them visualize meaning (so important today), written material is clear and concise, and activities are both thought-provoking and involving.

Prayer, sacraments, and service are explored in depth as the framework for a Catholic lifestyle. Each unit includes a prayer service, the rela-tionship among sacraments is explored, and the topic of service is presented fully both in photos and text.

The spiral-bound Catechist Edition includes easy-to-follow lesson plans for lively sessions of 60 to 90 minutes each, and reproducible hand-outs for parents, sponsors, and candidates.

Sample pages you’ll find in this Product Preview • Contents – with Themes Covered in Each Unit • Complete Candidate Edition Unit 1 • Complete Catechist Edition Unit 1

Receiving the Gift of the SpiritFor Senior High Teens

Confirmation: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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ContentsUsing Confirmation: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit........................................................................................................................4Notes for Parents: Reproducible Resources for Parents....................................................................................................................6Notes for Sponsors: Reproducible Resources for Sponsors...............................................................................................................8

Lesson PlansCandidate Unit 1—Your Journey of Faith...........................................................................................................................11sharing faith stories • recognizing how the Sacraments of Initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist—are related

Handout 1—Steps for Candidates...................................................................................................................................................... 22Handout 2—Defining Important Terms............................................................................................................................................. 23Handout 3—Prayer to the Holy Spirit; Prayer of St. Francis......................................................................................................... 24

Candidate Unit 2—Your Faith Community......................................................................................................................... 25believing • deepening relationships with Christ • living out Christian values • praying

Handout 4—Guidelines for Pray-ers.................................................................................................................................................. 35Handout 5—Litany of Those Preparing for Confirmation.............................................................................................................. 36

Candidate Unit 3—Your Faith.................................................................................................................................................. 37reflecting on images of God • recognizing God’s presence in the world • exploring the Creed

Handout 6—Defining Important Terms............................................................................................................................................. 45Handout 7—Te Deum........................................................................................................................................................................... 46Handout 8—Rite of Confirmation: Renewal of Baptismal Promises............................................................................................. 47

Candidate Unit 4—Your Journey of Initiation.................................................................................................................. 48receiving the support of the Church • building the Church with the gifts of the Spirit

Handout 9—Blessing of Water........................................................................................................................................................... 57

Candidate Unit 5—Your Life as a Disciple.......................................................................................................................... 58exploring guidelines for Christian living • Commandments • Beatitudes • Jesus’ life • the works of mercy

Candidate Unit 6—The Church and the Sacraments..................................................................................................... 67receiving and responding to God’s love in the sacraments • joining together as God’s people

Handout 10—Diagram for Steps 2, 3, and 4.................................................................................................................................... 76Handout 11—The Seven Sacraments................................................................................................................................................. 77

Candidate Unit 7—Your Call to Service and to Witness.............................................................................................. 78sharing in the Church’s ministry • word • worship • service

Candidate Unit 8—Come, Holy Spirit!.................................................................................................................................. 87recognizing the Spirit in unity, enthusiasm, and courage • learning about the Rite of Confirmation

Handout 12—Blessing of Candidates................................................................................................................................................ 95Handout 13—Journal Starters............................................................................................................................................................ 96

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