CLASS OF 2020 - CONFIRMATION PREPARATION SYLLABUS 2nd Wednesdays at 6pm; 2018 - 2020 SACRAMENTAL GOALS The Dynamic Catholic Point” program will be used for preparation of High School students to receive “Decision the Sacrament of Confirmation beginning in January of the ninth grade year. EXPECTATIONS AND RESOURCES Faith Formation Completion of this formation program includes the following: Participate once a month on the second Wednesday evening of the month (unless noted otherwise by an asterisk *). Participate in 3 service projects offered at St. Michael Parish or another approved Parish. Complete an additional 10 hours of community service (or Parish service). Attend weekly Sunday evening CYO or Wednesday evening High School Didache when they are in session throughout the school year (August - May). Materials Decision Point workbook provided by St. Michael Parish. Open heart and mind, and a willingness to share and explore the faith in a new way. COURSE SCHEDULE 2018 Session Description January 12-14 1.0-1.5 Opening Retreat What are you doing? 2.0 * February 7 2.1 The Quest for Happiness Feb. 14 - Ash Wed. 2.2 Stinking Thinking 2.3 Hungry for the Truth * March 7 2.4 This is personal Mar 14 - Spring break 2.5 Decision Point 3.0 Looking for Judas April 11 3.1 Who is Jesus 3.2 The Problem and the Solution 3.3 Jesus was a Radical May 9 3.4 Second Chances 3.5 Decision Point June July Service Projects* – 4.0 Silence August 8 4.1 Why Pray 4.2 The Big Question 4.3 The Prayer Process September 12 4.4 The Best Way to Learn 4.5 Decision Point 5.0 Unexpected Gifts October 10 5.1 A Map for the Journey 5.2 Introduction to the Bible 5.3 How Should I Use the Bible November 14 5.4 The Power of Habit 5.5 Decision Bear Bait 6.0 December 12 6.1 What is the Purpose? 6.2 Choose your Friends Wisely Revised February 6, 2018
CLASS OF 2020 - CONFIRMATION PREPARATION SYLLABUS 2nd Wednesdays at 6pm; 2018 - 2020 SACRAMENTAL GOALS The Dynamic Catholic “Decision Point” program will be used for preparation of High School students to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation beginning in January of the ninth grade year. EXPECTATIONS AND RESOURCES Faith Formation Completion of this formation program includes the following: Participate once a month on the second Wednesday evening of the month (unless noted otherwise by an asterisk *). Participate in 3 service projects offered at St. Michael Parish or another approved Parish. Complete an additional 10 hours of community service (or Parish service). Attend weekly Sunday evening CYO or Wednesday evening High School Didache when they are in session throughout the school year (August - May). Materials Decision Point workbook provided by St. Michael Parish. Open heart and mind, and a willingness to share and explore the faith in a new way. COURSE SCHEDULE 2018 Session Description January 12-14 Opening Retreat 1.0-1.5 * February 7 Feb. 14 - Ash Wed. 2.0 2.1 2.2 What are you doing? The Quest for Happiness Stinking Thinking * March 7 Mar 14 - Spring break 2.3 2.4 2.5 Hungry for the Truth This is personal Decision Point April 11 3.0 3.1 3.2 Looking for Judas Who is Jesus The Problem and the Solution May 9 3.3 3.4 3.5 Jesus was a Radical Second Chances Decision Point June – July Service Projects* August 8 4.0 4.1 4.2 Silence Why Pray The Big Question September 12 4.3 4.4 4.5 The Prayer Process The Best Way to Learn Decision Point October 10 5.0 5.1 5.2 Unexpected Gifts A Map for the Journey Introduction to the Bible November 14 5.3 5.4 5.5 How Should I Use the Bible The Power of Habit Decision December 12 6.0 6.1 6.2 Bear Bait What is the Purpose? Choose your Friends Wisely Revised February 6, 2018
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