IgNites

Ignite—as in “to start a fire” are our monthly gatherings for Confirmation Formation. They take place in four parts, following the pattern of the Mass:

Gather—we come together in the Church as a community on a common journey: to grow as disciples and to prepare for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation

Proclaim—we share the Greatest Story Ever Told, and not just the amazing things Jesus did 2000 years ago, but everything He has done in the lives of people since, and what he desires to do in our lives

Break—we break into small groups to discuss the proclaim, and to grow together with our peers in that group. Discipleship isn’t about just knowing what the Church teaches, but living a life of faith and holiness in every one of our unique situations. Each group will have the same teens and adult leader all year to foster that growth.

Send—after we gather together again, we pray and are sent forth to go and live our faith in the world. Most months, there will be a challenge to complete before our next meeting (like finding your Confirmation name, for example)

There are 5 Ignites throughout the year, roughly once a month, from 5:00-6:30pm (please arrive early for check-in!)

The topics are meant to draw us deeper into our Christian Faith and our understanding of the Sacrament. They aren’t a comprehensive study of the Church, but launching points for prayer and spiritual growth.

Meeting monthly underscores the reality that formation is a process, a journey—it can’t be completed without a community of support and a willingness to experience. That is also the reason formation differs from PSR or day school Religion Classes. Our aim isn’t to attain mastery of a subject or earn something like a diploma. It is to open our minds and hearts to receive the graces that God desires to pour out upon us, to increase the vocabulary of the Holy Spirit in us, and to mature as disciples.