Confirmation Preparation:
- Final Preparation for 2nd Year Confirmation Students Only:
- February & March 2021
- Sunday, February 21, 7pm Zoom Gathering (see email for Zoom link)
- if you were unable to attend the Zoom Gathering, please watch the makeup video and answer these reflection questions. (if you attended the Zoom, you do not need to answer the reflection questions) Chapters 13 & 14 in your "Catholic Connections" handbook provides additional information
- Sunday, February 28 (suggested date) Topic: Grace. Video and Reflection Questions - (Chapters 13 & 14 in your "Catholic Connections" handbook provides additional information) - Self Study
- Sunday, March 14 (suggested date) Topic: Social Sin. Video and Reflection Questions (Chapter 16 in your "Catholic Connections" handbook provides additional information) - Sponsor (or other adult) and Confirmation Candidate together
- Sunday, March 28 (suggested date) Video and Reflection Questions - Self Study
- December 2020 & January 2021 (links to videos and reflection questions will be available after December 7
- Sunday, December 6, 7pm Zoom Gathering (see email for Zoom link)
- if you were unable to attend the Zoom Gathering, please watch the makeup video and answer these reflection questions. (if you attended the Zoom, you do not need to answer the reflection questions) Chapter 9 in your "Catholic Connections" handbook provides additional information
- Sunday, December 20 (suggested date) Topic: Hebrew Scriptures. Video and Reflection Questions - (Chapter 6 in your "Catholic Connections" handbook provides additional information) - Self Study
- Sunday, January 3 (suggested date) Topic: Living as Disciples: Trinity & Community. Video and Reflection Questions (Chapter 18 in your "Catholic Connections" handbook provides additional information) - Sponsor (or other adult) and Confirmation Candidate together
- Sunday, January 17 (suggested date) Video and Reflection Questions - Self Study
- October & November 2020 (links to videos and reflection questions will be available after October 19)
- Sunday, October 18, 7pm Zoom Gathering (see email for Zoom link)
- if you were unable to attend the Zoom Gathering, please watch this make up video and answer these Reflection Questions. (if you attended the Zoom, you do not need to answer the reflection questions) Chapter 29 in your "Catholic Connections" handbook provides additional information
- Sunday, October 25 (suggested date) Topic: Sacraments of Service. Video and Reflection Questions (Chapter 31 in your "Catholic Connections" handbook provides additional information) - Self Study
- Sunday, November 8 (suggested date) Topic: 10 Commandments & the Beatitudes Video and Reflection Questions - Sponsor (or other adult) and Confirmation Candidate together
- Sunday, November 22 (suggested date) Topic: Justice & Solidarity Video and Reflection Questions (Chapter 39 in your "Catholic Connections" handbook provides additional information) - Self Study
Preparation for Confirmation is a two year process that usually happens in 8th and 9th grade, and is composed of 34 topics over the two years. A parent information meeting will be held in early fall (an online parent meeting will also be available).
The content for Confirmation this year will be covered through four Zoom gatherings (a make up video and activity will be provided for those that cannot attend the zoom class), four videos to be watched and discussed with their sponsor, and eight videos with reflection questions to be watched on their own.
In addition to this there will be:
- A retreat on April 17, 2021 at St. Patrick, Aurora
- A personal prayer journal (meant to offer the opportunity to go beyond the mind to the heart. This are confidential and will not be turned in).
- Service opportunities
- Second year students will take part in two additional immediate preparation gatherings in person or online at the end of the year, as the circumstances at the time allow.
NET Catholic Confirmation Parent Overview
Good Shepherd Confirmation Parent Overview