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Chapter 1 - Confirmed in the Spirit
Learn: The Spirit sent by Jesus comes to us at Baptism and Confirmation and gives us the ability to live the Christian life. Confirmation is an opportunity to renew our commitment to Jesus and the Church. We will learn how the Spirit is at work in the world and our lives.
Faith Video: Watch this video, The Church, from Matthew Kelly's Decision Point Confirmation program. The first early Christians were amazing. They changed the world with agape love. You will too!
Holy Spirit: Look up each Scripture passage from Getting to know the Holy Spirit (page 5). Write a reflection on what you learned about the Holy Spirit.
Music Video: Watch this music video, Holy Spirit, You Are Welcome Here with Abigail, Nathan, and Peta. Ask yourself: How can I welcome the Holy Spirit everyday into my life?
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read "Catholic Connection, Come Holy Spirit" on page 1443 of your CYB. Follow up with reading Acts 2:1-13 (p. 1441).
Journal, When I'm Feeling . . . In Awe of God's Creation. In your CYB turn to page 1775. Locate the section entitled, "In Awe of God's Creation." Read the suggested scripture verses that correspond to this feeling. In your journal write about a time when you experienced awe in God's creation and how these scripture verses validate and support that experience.
Action: Reach out to your Sponsor with a card or a phone call. Plan some special time together: share a meal, share your faith, talk about your dreams and life experiences.
Activity: Choose an activity from the September Family Page.
Sponsor Certificates: Sponsor Certificates are due to the YC office by September 30th.
Complete One:
1. Do the Chapter Review in Workbook and email a photo to YCfaithformation@gmail.com or return it to YC Office. OR
2. Complete the quiz HERE and click submit for the quiz to be sent directly to YC. OR
3. Write a short reflection on what you learned.
Chapter 2 - Confirmed in Discipleship
Learn: Through the Sacraments of Initiation, we become members of the Church and continue the mission of the Church. We identify how God keeps his promise to "bring us back" and how we receive grace to enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus and the Church. We also learn the meaning of anointing with oil, the role of the Bishop, and the sacramental seal in Confirmation.
Faith Video: Watch this video, Unopened Gifts, from Matthew Kelly's Decision Point Confirmation program. To activate the gifts of the Holy Spirit, you must know and understand their meaning. In each chapter, we will focus on learning each of these gifts.
The Gift of Wisdom: This gift of the Holy Spirit helps us understand the purpose and plan of God and live in a way that helps bring about this plan.
Song: Listen to the song "Living Water" by Ellie Holcomb. Think about the water used at your baptism and how water is vital to our every day living. Invite the Holy Spirit into your heart today and every day!
Baptismal Promise: Turn to the back inside cover of your workbook and find the Renewal of Baptismal Promises. You can pray them every day in preparation for your Confirmation.
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read "Growing in Faith, Ambassadors for Christ" on page 1544 of your CYB. Follow up by reading 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (p. 1545).
Journal, When I'm Feeling . . . Grateful for My Friends. In your CYB turn to page 1775. Locate the section entitled, "Grateful for My Friends." Read the suggested scripture verses that correspond to this feeling. In your journal write about a time when you experienced gratitude for a friend and how these scripture verses validate and support that experience.
Action: Identify at least one gift that you possess. Ask family or friends to help name your gift. Then, commit to using that gift to help others.
Complete One:
1. Do the Chapter Review in Workbook and email a photo to YCfaithformation@gmail.com or return it to YC Office. OR
2. Complete the quiz HERE and click submit for the quiz to be sent directly to YC. OR
3. Write a short reflection on what you learned.
Chapter 3 - Confirmed in Faith
Learn: The Spirit helps us believe in the Creed, the truths of our faith, taught by Jesus and His Church. Understand how God gave us the Law to teach us how to live as His people and what it means to believe in God as the Father and Creator, in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and in the Holy Spirit and the Church. Learn the four marks of the Church: one, holy, catholic and apostolic as they are proclaimed in the Nicene Creed.
Faith Video: Watch One Holy Catholic and Apostolic from Matthew Kelly's Decision Point Confirmation program. This short film explores the history and meaning of the Creed.
The Creed Video: Watch this animated fast-paced video on "The Creed." Did you know the Creed is a prayer where God expresses his love? Say the prayer on page 34 of your workbook. The Creed - pray it, love it, live it!
Catholic Youth Bible (CYB): Read "See God in Everything" on page 1489 of your CYB. Follow up with reading Romans 1:20 on the same page.
Journal, When I'm Feeling . . . Overwhelmed or Faced with Challenges. In your CYB turn to page 1770. Locate the section entitled, "Overwhelmed or Faced with Challenges." Read the suggested scripture verses that correspond to these feelings. In your journal write about a time when you experienced challenges in your life and how these scripture verses validate and support that experience.
The Gift of Understanding: This Gift of the Holy Spirit helps us make the right choices in life and in our relationship with God and others.
Action: You can see God in everything: our friends and family, nature, people in need. In prayer, ask God to open your heart so you can see God in all you do. Thank God for every blessing.
Activity: Choose an activity from the October Family Page.
Complete One:
1. Do the Chapter Review in Workbook and email a photo to YCfaithformation@gmail.com or return it to YC Office. OR
2. Complete the quiz HERE and click submit for the quiz to be sent directly to YC. OR
3. Write a short reflection on what you learned.