Confirmation - Levels 7 to 9
Levels 7 & 8 Confirmation Preparation continues with Youth gathering at the 7 PM Mass on January 9th, 2012. Level 7 youth will be welcomed by Robert and Monique Cormier in Kinsella Room 1 & 2 to explore Chapter 13 from the “Christ our Life” series. Youth in Level 8 will be welcomed by Ron Chisholm in Kennedy Room to explore Chapter 13 from the “Christ our Life” series.
We recently welcomed Sharon Doggett to assist with our “Home Study Guide” along with Marlene Whitehead.
Confirmation Preparation Level 9 continues on Jan. 9th, 2012 ~ Our Confirmation Team welcomes our Level 9 candidates to continue in their preparations to ask to be confirmed in May 2012. Our Team will gather together in Campbell Hall at 5PM with the candidates to explore Chapter Five-Confirmed in Holiness from the "Confirmed in the Spirit" series student books and journals. The faith focus in Chapter Five is: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit help us to be the people God calls us to be. Please pray for our Youth that they may identify with Jesus, and so experience a greater time of witness to Christ and more generous service to neighbor through involvement in parish ministries and activities.
What is Confirmation?
"Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit" (Acts 8:14-17).
Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.
Confirmation, like Baptism, imprints a spiritual mark or indelible character on the Christian's soul; for this reason one can receive this sacrament only once in one's life. (CCC 1315, 1316,1317)
Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit - his actions, his gifts, and his biddings - in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. To this end catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community. The latter bears special responsibility for the preparation of confirmands.
To receive Confirmation one must be in a state of grace. One should receive the sacrament of Penance in order to be cleansed for the gift of the Holy Spirit. More intense prayer should prepare one to receive the strength and graces of the Holy Spirit with docility and readiness to act.
Candidates for Confirmation, as for Baptism, fittingly seek the spiritual help of a sponsor. To emphasize the unity of the two sacraments, it is appropriate that this be one of the baptismal godparents. (CCC#1309,1310,1311)
CCC- Catechism of the Catholic Church visit:
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
Bob & Monique Cormier ~ Level 7 Catechists
Responsible for Level 8 gathered catechesis. Shares “Christ Our Life” series with youth and Unit reviews with parents. Participates in adult formation and webinars. Communicates with parents, coordinator and Pastor.
Ron Chisholm ~ Level 8 Catechest
Responsible for Level 8 gathered catechesis. Shares ”Christ our Life” series with youth and Unit reviews with parents. Participates in adult formation and webinars. Communicates with parents, coordinator and Pastor.
Marlene Whitehead & Sharon Doggett ~ Home Learning Guide
Responsible for Faith Focus for level 7 & 8 parents. Online lesson planning, communicates directly with parents, pastor, communicator and confirmation coordinator researches and organizes webinars through Loyola Press.
Robert Kennedy ~ Level 9 Youth Catechist
Youth catechist for gathered catechesis. Responsible for small group discussions, Lectio divina for Youth, witness talks. Retreat leader for youth.
Emma Gillam ~ Level 9 Youth Catechist
Youth catechist for gathered catechesis. Responsible for small group discussions, Lectio divina for Youth, witness talks. Retreat leader for youth.
Danny Orozco ~ Level 9 Youth Catechist
Youth catechist for gathered catechesis. Responsible for small group discussions, Lectio divina for Youth, witness talks. Retreat leader for youth.
Taylor Thibeau ~ Level 9 Youth Catechist
Youth catechist for gathered catechesis. Responsible for small group discussions, Lectio divina for Youth, witness talks. Retreat leader for youth.
Eric Roy ~ Level 9 Youth Catechist
Youth catechist for gathered catechesis. Responsible for small group discussions, Lectio divina for Youth, witness talks. Retreat leader for youth.
Betty Chapman ~ Confirmation Communicator
Responsible for registration, all Level 7-9 communications for confirmation, reports to Pastor, parents and confirmation coordinator, and sponsors, adult and youth catechists. Phone calls. Retreat Team & Spirit Day registrations.
Br. Grant McLean ~ Confirmation Coordinator
Responsible for faith formation of level 7-9 families. Coordinating gathered and non-gathered activities for level 7-9. Faith formation of Catechist parents, sponsors and youth. Coordinates service projects, retreats for catechists, parents, youth. Discerns and assesses programs with the Pastor. Web-site content for confirmation and Loyola Press. Liaison with archdiocese.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church identifies three important areas that are at the heart of every parish community: Liturgy and Worship; Evangelization; and Justice and Charity; and Outreach.
If you have any questions, please contact Br. Grant at 893-7188 ext. #223 from Monday to Thursday between 9am and 5pm or email me at:coordinator.icc.confirmation@gmail.com
A reminder regarding Responsible Ministry Protocol; Adults involved in the program and working with children must receive a police check. Forms are available at the Parish Office. Please take the time needed and complete this procedure.You can find all the required forms available to download under the "Forms" header in the Main Menu. Should you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office for more details.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION FORM
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