Confirmation
NOTE: All Confirmation details and expectations are provided by the parish in which you child is being confirmed. You need to reach out to their Religious Education coordinator for details. I will share information provided to me to you via email for this parish ONLY.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Who: Any Confirmation Candidate in St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Spring 2025 and his/her parents
What: Confirmation Meeting (This meeting must be attended or an appointment must be made for individual discussion.)
When/Where: Sunday, October 6th at 12:45 in Keefer Hall (OLG) or Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30pm in Clairvaux Hall (STB)
Host: Ms Bethann Petrovich
bpetrovich@smapgh.org
Course name: Grade 8 Religion
Instructor: Miss Zappel
Contact information: mzappel@avemariapgh.org
Text Books: We Live Our Faith: As Members of the Church (Sadlier)
Course Overview:
One of our primary focuses this year is preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. Many of our discussions of topics in the curriculum as well discussions in general will support the students’ growth in and understanding of their faith and how it applies in “the real world” as they navigate their journey to adulthood. This is a very important time in a young person’s life because they are using their own free will to decide to follow the Catholic faith. It is important that they understand the significance of this sacrament, and how to live as a young Catholic follower of Jesus.
Topics Studied:
How We Nourish God’s Gift of Faith
Who Are Our Ancestors in Faith
How the Church’s Heritage Can Give Us Hope
What Does It Mean to be a Catholic
The Life of Jesus of Nazareth
Confirmation Preparation
Saint Study
Retreats
Fruits and Gifts of the Holy Spirit
What does it mean to become full adult members of the Church
How to select a sponsor