CONFIRMATION

FACILITATOR:  Joe Rinaldi, Youth Minister  (joerinaldi@stbridgetchurch.org)

MEETING DATE:  After 10:30 Mass on selected Sundays for six weeks.  Offered every two years, next session will begin January 2008.

CONFIRMANDI:  At least a Junior in high school or 16 years of age by the time confirmation takes place.

GOAL:  Confirmation is a commitment of time and energy on the part of the confirmation candidate and their sponsor.  In addition to scheduled sessions, there will be a service project as well as an overnight retreat. The program is an exploration of the candidates belief systems that should lead to a reaffirmation of the candidates Catholic Christian Commitment.

DESCRIPTION:  Confirmandi must prepare for confirmation through a series of gatherings where they can explore Christianity and the meaning of the promises they will make. 

HOW I CAN GET INVOLVED:  Each confirmandi needs a sponsor.  The roll of the sponsor is to be present in the candidates life.  Answer questions that they might have and explore with them through there own experience what it means to be a Catholic Christian.

Chaperones and drivers are needed for the various community and faith building activities that the confirmandi attend.

Confirmation 2008

Syllabus  

Session 1 – Jan 13:       We will explore who we are as children of God and how we live out God’s will for us.  A review of the Ten Commandments will help remind us of our responsibilities as sons and daughters of God.

 Session 2 – Feb. 10:      We will explore the difference between spirituality and religion.  Some of the youth will put on a skit for the group.

 Session 3 – Feb. 24:      Our expectations in life versus reality.  Parishioner Matthew Ford will speak to the group about his life journey.

 Session 4 – Mar. 16:     A close look at the Beatitudes and how they apply to us.

 Session 5 – Mar. 30:     Paul Sweeny, a young man who has overcome a long battle with cancer will talk to the group about hope.

 Retreat – Apr. 5:           A day of prayer, praise and reconciliation. 

                                      Practice at 1 p.m. for both confirmandi and sponsors.

 Celebration – April 9:   Mass with Archbishop Brunett begins at 7 p.m.

Confirmandi and Sponsors must arrive no later than 6:20.