Parent/Candidate Information Session
Candidates & Parents: These sessions are required by the Diocese of Youngstown as part of Confirmation Preparation.
Opening PrayerTogether, read John 14:15-26. Then complete the discussion and reflection questions below.
Together, discuss:
What is an advocate? Name someone who is an advocate in your life. Why? |
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Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Sophia SketchPad ConfirmationThis year the faith - passed down to you at Baptism, made tangible at your First Communion - will be strengthened by Confirmation.
Watch the Sophia SketchPad video on Confirmation to learn more about the Sacrament of Confirmation: the roots of the sacrament and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. |
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The gifts of the Holy Spirit enable you to receive God’s inspirations more effectively. You can accept these gifts and fully develop them by spending time with God in prayer and striving to live a good and virtuous life. Over time, you’ll find yourself responding to the promptings of the Holy Spirit more naturally as you become more and more like Christ.
Together, discuss:
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Confirmation FoldersA Red Confirmation Folder will be provided to you in either your SMS classroom or by your FGF teacher. In this folder, there are the following items:
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For Candidate
❖ Candidate Confirmation Journal ❖ Schedule ❖ Expectations for Preparation ❖ Service Hours Suggestions ❖ Service Hours Form ❖ Additional Information... For Sponsor ❖ Schedule ❖ Sponsor Verification Form |
Please ensure all items are in your journal and that you reviewed every item in its entirety.
If you have questions or any items are missing, please contact Rachel Shumar at [email protected]
You are also able to find and download digital copies of the folder contents HERE.
If you have questions or any items are missing, please contact Rachel Shumar at [email protected]
You are also able to find and download digital copies of the folder contents HERE.
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Choosing a Confirmation SponsorWhat does the word “sponsor” mean?The word “sponsor” comes from the Latin word spondēre, which means to "give assurance, promise solemnly"
By definition “sponsor” means:
Basic Church requirements to be considered as a sponsor: A Confirmation sponsor must:
A sponsor CANNOT be a parent of the one to be confirmed. Because the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are so closely connected, Church teaching states that it is “desirable that the godparent at Baptism also be the sponsor at Confirmation”, however the selection of a special sponsor is also permitted.
Things to think about before you ask someone to be your sponsor:
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Choosing a Confirmation NameWhat’s in a name? When you were born, your parents chose your name. They may have chosen your name in honor of a special person in their lives: a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or close friend. They may have chosen your name for the meaning behind it. Perhaps they chose your name because they felt a close connection to a holy man or woman of our faith - one of the saints. Maybe they just really liked your name! Most likely, it was a combination of many factors.
Now it is your turn! Your name gives you an identity; it tells others who you are. Throughout our lives, we will identify ourselves with many names - the name of the mascot of our high school or college; the name of the region of the country we live in; the title of the career we choose.
At your Baptism, you were called by name, and christened to become a child of God. As a part of your preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, you have the privilege and responsibility, just like your parents did when you were born, to choose a name.
Where should I begin to choose a Confirmation name?
There are a variety of books depicting the lives of the saints and a book is a great place to start! Some of the books tell the life story of one saint in particular, and others give a brief story about the lives of numerous saints so you can read about many holy men and women all in one place. You can use the internet to research the saints. You can Google a Saint name, just be sure you check the source (is it Catholic?). Here are a few sites to check out that may be helpful: http://www.catholic.org/saints/ http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/byname.aspx https://lifeteen.com/blog/biggest-best-list-confirmation-saints-guys-girls/ |
Closing Prayer
Parents, outstretch your hand towards your child as together you pray:
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Let us pray to God the almighty Father,
For these, his adopted sons and daughters, Already born again to eternal life in Baptism, That he will graciously pour out the Holy Spirit upon them To confirm them with his abundant gifts, And through his anointing conform them more fully to Christ, the Son of God. Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who brought these your servants to new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, Freeing them from sin: Send upon them, O Lord, the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete; Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and fortitude, The spirit of knowledge and piety; Fill them with the spirit of the fear of the Lord. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
Thank you for completing the Make-Up assignment
for the Candidate/Parent Information Meeting!
Join us next month on November 5th for the Sponsor/Candidate Meeting.