RITE OF CONFIRMATION2011/2012

R.O.C. PacketFor Students & Parents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents & Contact Information 2 Welcome Letter 3Checklists & Assignments 4Calendar of Confirmation Events 5Attendance and Discipline Policies 6Spirit Day and Confirmation Workshops 7Retreat – Driving Directions, Arrival & Pick Up Times 8Retreat – Things to Bring 9Community Service - Details 10Saints Report 11“What is Plagiarism & Citation” 12Letter to the Bishop - Details 13Qualifications for Sponsor and FAQs 14“A Practicing Catholic” 15 Glossary of Terms 16Sponsor Interview Form 17-18Service Hours Journal Page 19-20Confirmation Commitment Contract 21

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE (F.F.) OFFICE: 903-482-6322, Leave Message Lydia Ford- PCL: HOL150@Verizon.netDenise Kurtt: - Faith Formation Admin: Denise@holyfamily-vanalstyne.org

www.holyfamily-vanalstyne.org

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Dear Candidates & Parents

Welcome to the R.O.C. (Rite of Confirmation)! I am very excited that you have chosen to receive this sacrament! I pray that this year will show your whole family what it is to receive this amazing sacrament. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “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…[and] strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community.” - CCC 1309

Our goal is to be true to this statement of preparation for Confirmation.PLEASE KNOW THAT BY THE END OF THIS YEAR YOU WILL NOT KNOW EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, but it is my hope that you will know more about your faith, feel a sense of belonging, and grow closer to Christ and His Church.

Parents, we hope that through the course of this year you will actively participate in your child’s Confirmation. You can continue to encourage your child in his or her faith by asking them about the different events they attend, by volunteering for Confirmation related events and most importantly… Pray. This can be as much a life-changing process for you, as it can be for your child!

Candidate, receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will complete yourSacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) but it is far from the end of your spiritual growth! This year is a chance for you to continue to grow, go deeper into the beauty of the Catholic Church, and the love of Christ. The ROC Team: Fr. Salvador, Fr. Arthur, Jim Rountree, the teachers, volunteers, church staff, and I are all here for you. God bless you in this coming year!

His Servant,

Lydia Ford Director of Youth FormationCoordinator of Confirmation

CHECKLIST FOR COMPLETION OF THE3 | P a g e

CANDIDATES’ CONFIRMATION PROCESSCandidates will need to complete all the following requirements and assignments.

R EQUIREMENTS FOR C ANDIDATES ’ R EGISTRATION Submitted F.F. Registration Form. Submitted Medical Release FormSubmitted your Child’s Baptismal Certificate (if not already turned in) Full Payment of Fee(s) (Fee structure based on Registered vs Non Registered Parishioner)

Second Year Registration Fee Plus $150 (Confirmation Sacrament Fee) for the Retreat, Spirit Day and Robe.

R EQUIREMENTS TO BE C OMPLETED BY THE C ANDIDATE

Read, Sign and Turn in Confirmation Candidate Commitment (in this packet) Fill out and turn in Sponsor/Candidate Interview Form 20 Community Service Hours. (See Service Hours Journal Pages)

20 Spiritual Service Hours. (See Service Hours Journal Pages)

A TOTAL OF 40 Service Hours Required

Attendance at Retreat

A SSIGNMENTS TO BE C OMPLETED BY THE C ANDIDATE

The following assignments may be found in this ROC Packet. Please note the due dates and be sure to turn it all in. These assignments may be turned in early to the F.F. Office. It is the Candidate’s (Student) responsibility to turn these assignments in on time. Thank you for helping your child receive the most out of their Confirmation!

Write a Saint ReportFill out and turn in Sponsor/Candidate Interview Form Write a letter to the Bishop stating your desire to receive Confirmation

**All Information, Forms, Papers and Money must be turned into Lydia in the Faith Formation Office.**

CALENDAR OF CONFIRMATION EVENTS

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CHECK BULLETIN AND/OR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES or CHANGES

ATTENDANCE POLICY

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9/21..6:00pm-7:00pm Class 1

9/28..6:00pm-7:00pm Class 2

10/5..6:00pm-7:00pm Class 3

10/12 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 4

10/19 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 5

10/26 6:00pm-7:00pmClass 6

LETTER TO THE BISHOP DUE!

11/2 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 7

11/9 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 8

11/16 6:00pm-7:00pmClass 9

SAINT REPORT DUE!

11/30 6pm-9pmConfirmation Workshop #1 (Parent/Guardian and Youth are to attend)

12/7 6pm-7:30pmConfirmation Workshop #2 (Parent/Guardian and Youth are to attend)

12/14 6pm-7pm

Confirmation Workshop #3 (Parent/Guardian and Youth are to attend)

Sponsor interview form due!

1/4/12 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 10

1/11 6pm-7pm PARENT MEETING about Retreat

1/13-1/15Confirmation Retreat – for more important information, see Retreat Pages in the ROC Packet.

2/1 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 11

2/8 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 12

2/15 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 13

2/29 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 14

3/7 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 15

3/21 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 16

3/28 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 17

4/4 6:00pm-7:00pmClass 18

Service Hour Journals due!!!

4/18 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 19

4/25 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 20

5/2 6:00pm-7:00pm Class 21

5/9 6:00pm-7:00pm Rehearsal at Saint Michaels Church (Candidate & Sponsor)

5/12 9:30

Confirmation Mass 10AM

(Meet at 9:30am - Candidate & Sponsor – St. Rose Hall, St. Michaels Church)

5/23 6:00pm-7:00pmClass 22 LAST CLASS

Parents;

Together we will prepare your child for this once in a lifetime Sacrament of Confirmation. Each and every event and class is vital to your child’s formation and attendance is extremely important.

- We suggest that your child arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the start time of class. T

- Attendance at a minimum of 19, of the 22 Class Sessions, is required. In addition, Students must attend all Confirmation Workshops - with a parent or guardian. Make-up work is required for anyone who

misses a workshop.

- If your child must miss a class or other event, please call our office to let us know.- A message on voicemail or email is sufficient – Contact Office. - If your child misses more than 15 minutes of a class he or she will be considered absent.- If your child must miss multiple classes for whatever reason, please Lydia Ford in the Faith Formation Office know so that we can keep your child on track for his or her Confirmation.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Goal Statement: The purpose of this policy is to ensure that every student attending Confirmation at Holy Family Quasi-Parish has the opportunity to participate in a positive and safe learning experience. The goal of the staff is to establish a learning environment that fosters spiritual and intellectual growth. Because the optimum learning environment is free of distractions, certain expectations must be placed on all participating members.

Expectations:

Students: 1) Be courteous and respectful* 2) Respect church property and equipment 3) Adhere to all risk reduction and safety policies

Staff/Teacher/Volunteers: 1) Be courteous and respectful* 2) Be fair 3) Maintain risk reduction and safety policies

* Includes no electronics during events and classes – examples: cell phones, mp3 players, iPods, cameras etc.- Any electronics found will be taken and given to a church staff member in the Faith Formation Office. A parent must meet with the staff member in order to get the item back.

Teacher/Volunteer Guidelines: The following is a multi-step approach to group management.

Step 1 –1st Warning Verbal warning Step 2 - 2nd Warning Teacher/Volunteer speaks privately to student about behavior Step 3- Action:

Student will be escorted by a teacher/volunteer to F.F. Staff member, and will remain for a minimum of 15 minutes.

Parents will be notified when a student has reached Step 3 more than once.

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CONFIRMATION WORKSHOPS

Confirmation Workshops are the teaching part of the Confirmation Program. These sessions include topics like: “What is Confirmation?”, “Personal Prayer”, “The Bible”, “Chastity and Purity”, “Moral Decision Making”, “Sacraments of Initiation”, “What do we believe?” and “Mary and the Saints”. Please contact the Faith Formation Office if you would like more details about the confirmation curriculum. The sessions are done in a large group, and also with activities and small group discussion times to help the Confirmandi to better understand the subjects being taught.

Please note that the Confirmation Workshops are specifically set up for both Youth and Parent/Guardian to attend. ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED!!!

Workshop #1 Nov. 30th6-9pm

Workshop#2 Dec. 7th 6-7:30pm

Workshop#3 Dec.14 6-7pm(bring completed sponsor interview form)

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Come to the EDUCATION BUILDING. It will be past the lake on your left side.

CONFIRMATION RETREAT Our retreats are incredible events that allow you to encounter the Lord in a very real way. At this retreat we use talks, small group discussions, skits and more to show you that Confirmation is not just a onetime event but the beginning of your life of faith. A team of adults and Confirmed high school youth prepare for months to be ready for this retreat.

**Please be sure you have eaten dinner before you arrive on retreat.**

Drop Off at the Camp: 7:00pm – Friday at the Education Building

Pick Up from the Camp: 3:00pm – Sunday at the Education Building

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CONFIRMATION RETREAT Things to Bring:

Positive Attitude

2 sets of MODEST comfortable clothing

(Jeans, Shirt, Socks, Underwear, etc… Remember everyone will be sitting on the floor. Dress at all times should be casual but modest. No cutoffs or short-shorts, belly shirts or sports bras (exposed), band/concert t-shirts or t-shirts with suggestive or violent language will be allowed.

Quick Test for appropriate shorts: when wearing shorts properly around waist, the bottom of the shorts should minimally reach to the tip of your fingers as your arms rest along the side of your body.

Girls please do not bring shirts or blouses that have an open neck line. Guy’s pants/shorts must be pulled up to the waist.

Pajamas for sleeping

Bible (No Bible, No Breakfast-No Bible No Bed!)

1 set of appropriate Clothes for Mass

Tennis Shoes

Toiletries: Soap, Shampoo, Deodorant, etc…

Towel and Wash Cloth

Jacket

Flashlight

Snacks and 6 pack of water/ juice or soda to share with small group.

ALL THE ABOVE ITEMS MUST BE PACKED IN ONE BAG THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO CARRY.

Sleeping Bag & Pillow or Sheets, Blanket & Pillow (Please put these bed items in a plastic garbage bag.)

Things NOT to Bring:

NO Watches or Phones NO Music Players (CD Player, MP3 Player, etc…) NO Video Players (DVD Player, VCR, TV, etc…) NO Video Games of any kind NO Weapons (Pocket Knives, etc…) NO Alcohol, NO Drugs – See note below about Prescription and Over the Counter Medications NO Combustible Items (Matches, Fireworks etc…)

(Please bring Prescription Drugs to the Medical Personnel as you arrive at the Camp on Friday Night. All prescriptions must be in their original bottle with instruction on amount and frequency of use. The church will provide all other over the counter medication like Tylenol, Advil etc… these will be dispensed by the Medical Personnel throughout the weekend as needed per the instructions on the box or bottle)

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COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT

Each Candidate must turn in their completed service hour journals on the 4 th of April

One of the effects of Confirmation is “it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1303). Service Hours are required as you prepare for Confirmation because service to the community is part of being a “true witness of Christ”.

The Community Service Requirement must be fulfilled through participation in 40 service hours total. Must have 20 Spiritual and 20 community plus service journal pages.

20 Spiritual: is completed by helping in various ways at the Church. Some possibilities are: altar serving, choir, usher with your parents, cleaning, teacher’s aide,

church garden patrol etc… The best way to know if you are doing Spiritual Service hours is if you are physically on church property.

20 Community: is completed out in the Community at Large.The other Community service hours can be fulfilled in a variety of ways, as long as the project

meets the following conditions:

1. Must benefit others in the community… this means you can in no way receive gifts, money or other compensation for your work.

2. Volunteer Positions: helping coach a sports team for younger children, Local Library, Samaritan Inn, Community Christian Action (CCA), Your School, Your City (McKinney, Melissa, Anna... ), Elderly Neighbor, Your Apartment Complex, etc…

Service Journal Pages: Each Candidate must complete a journal entry by answering three questions about his or her experience. We hope that through your participation in these projects you will incorporate service to others as an important part of your faith.

**You are not limited to these service projects. If you have an idea or a question about something you are doing or want to be involved with, just ask.**

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SAINT REPORTREQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS

DUE: Wednesday –November 16

A part of your Confirmation process is choosing a saint you look up to and writing a report on that saint. You may decideto choose a saint based upon what they are the patron (protector or supporter) of, but whatever saint you choose they become your patron. This means they will be looking out for you in a special way for your entire life until one day whenyou meet them in Heaven! How can you strive to live like someone if you know nothing about them? This is why we require a saint report. Why is it even important to feel a connection with a saint? As Catholics, we know the power of having Maryand the saints pray (or intercede) for us. Many saints are patrons of different things. For example, St. Cecilia is the patronsaint of musicians and St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The name of the saint you choose is the name that you will take as your own at Confirmation. For example if you chooseSt. Anthony, the Bishop will say, “Anthony, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” as you are Confirmed.

Take some time to find a saint you really have a connection with. If you have any trouble deciding on a saint, just ask and we will be happy to help! Please see the next page before you begin to write. It covers “What is Plagiarism?” 1. Where to do research:

a. www.catholic.org/saintsb. www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htmc. www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.htmld. Your local library – Sanctioned Catholic Saint Bookse. Lives of the Saints – Church F.F Office

2. Paper requirements:a. 1 pageb. Double-spaced c. 12-point fontd. 1 inch margins

3. Paper should include:a. YOUR NAME (First and Last Name)b. Factual information about the saint i. When he or she was born and diedii. Where the saint was fromiii. What his or her life was likeiv. Why this person is a saint c. Why you chose the saintd. Where you found your information – Includes websites, books, magazines, and/or any other media used

Please fill out the piece of paper below and return attached to your report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your Name: Your Saint’s Name: Something you learned about your Saint:

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“WHAT IS PLAGIARISM?” “Many people think of plagiarism as copying another's work, or borrowing someone else's original ideas.But terms like "copying" and "borrowing" can disguise the seriousness of the offense:

According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own to use (another's production) without crediting the source to commit literary theft to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.

In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else's work and lying aboutit afterward.

But can words and ideas really be stolen? According to U.S. law, the answer is yes. The expression of original ideas is considered intellectualproperty, and is protected by copyright laws, just like original inventions. Almost all forms of expressionfall under copyright protection as long as they are recorded in some way (such as a book or a computerfile).

All of the following are considered plagiarism: turning in someone else's work as your own copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit failing to put a quotation in quotation marks giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work,whether you give credit or not

Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided, however, by citing sources. Simply acknowledging that certainmaterial has been borrowed, and providing your audience with the information necessary to find thatsource, is usually enough to prevent plagiarism.

WHAT IS CITATION? A "citation" is the way you tell your readers that certain material in your work came from another source. Italso gives your readers the information necessary to find that source again, including: 1. # information about the author2. # the title of the work3. the name and location of the company that published your copy of the source4. the date your copy was published5. the page numbers of the material you are borrowing”11 “What is Plagiarism?” Plagiarism.org. Accessed August 26, 2009. Copyright 2009, iParadigms, LLC All rights reserved.<http://www.plagiarism.org/learning_center/what_is_plagiarism.html>

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LETTER TO THE BISHOP

DUE: Wednesday – October 26

Another part of the Confirmation process is writing a letter to the Bishop. The Bishop will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to you, but he is not able to get to know each of you individually. Therefore, the Bishop has requested that you write a letter to him, so he knows a little bit more about you and what you have done to prepare to receive this Sacrament. The letter must be TYPED and should follow the example below:

Bishop Letter Template

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPONSORS

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Date

Greeting: You’re Excellency,

Body Includes: Introduction - Introduce yourself, use first and last name

Share with the bishop that you want to be confirmed at St. Michael the Archangel Church in McKinney

Share with him how you have prepared…

study (classes)

prayer

service projects (name a few examples)

special activities (retreat)

Who you have selected for your confirmation name/saint, and why?

Who you have asked to be your sponsor… and why?

Closing: Choose one of the following:

Sincerely yours,

OR In Christ,

OR A Confirmation candidate,

(Don't forget your signature!)

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPONSORS

In order for a person to be qualified as a Sponsor for Confirmation, all the followingrequirements MUST be met:

The sponsor must be sixteen years or older The sponsor must be * A Practicing Catholic who has been Confirmed and has already received the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist. If the sponsor is married, it must have been by a Catholic Priest, or the marriage must have been blessed by the Catholic Church. The sponsor cannot be the father or the mother of the one to be confirmed. It is recommended that the sponsor NOT be someone you are dating. One Sponsor per Candidate One Candidate per Sponsor

It is desirable that the one who took the role of sponsor at Baptism also be the sponsor forConfirmation.. Please involve your parents in the decision of whom you should choose tobe your sponsor.

CONFIRMATION SPONSOR - FAQS

WHO SHOULD I CHOOSE AS A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?

Someone whom you know that is * A Practicing Catholic. If the person you are going tochoose is married, they should be married in the Catholic Church. If they have beendivorced and are remarried, they need to have had their marriage blessed by the Church.

WHAT QUALITIES SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR IN A SPONSOR?

Someone that you feel is trying to be close to God, someone that you admire for one ormore of their virtues (i.e. goodness, kindness, patience, peace, perseverance). Someoneyou feel will support you through their presence in your life, by their prayers, spiritualsupport, and by interest in your life in various experiences or events.

WHY DO I NEED A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?

You need a sponsor to be a role model, an example, someone who will be in your corner,caring about you and praying for you. The way the saints became saints was by learningfrom other holy people, namely other saints. They were individuals that wanted to begood, please God, and someday go to heaven. St. Therese of Lisieux said, "to be a saint,you can't be half a saint". Your sponsor is your guide. When you go on a journey youhave to plan where to go, what to take, who to go with, and how you're going to get there. Your sponsor will be the person who will help you to grow in your Faith, guide you inwhat steps you need to take to do that, make suggestions to help you in the right directionfor your life, and ultimately be with you and God in heaven.

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* see the next page for a better understanding of the phrase “Practicing Catholic” *

What is meant by the phrase:"A PRACTICING CATHOLIC?"

This phrase can be understood in several ways depending on the circumstances in which thequestion is raised. In one sense, a practicing Catholic is one who fulfills certain simplerequirements established by Church law or by the rules of Catholic organizations. By fulfillingthose minimum requirements, one can be considered a Catholic, but this says very little aboutwhat kind of Catholic a person is at heart.

To raise the question beyond the simple legalistic fulfillment of a certain list of requirements,one has to speak of attitude - of how a person TRIES to be Catholic with all their heart and soul,mind and strength. A practicing Catholic, in this sense, is one who has been baptized; one whohas received their First Holy Communion and Confirmation; one who frequently receives HolyCommunion and goes to Confession; one who sincerely tries to live a life of faith in communionwith the Church; one who always tries to form their conscience according to the authenticteaching of the Church expressed by the Pope and the bishops in union with him; one whobelongs and participates in the life and activity of their parish church and supports thatcommunity to the best of their ability with their time, treasure and talent. A practicing Catholicis one who lives a chaste life according to their state in life, whether, single, married, ordivorced; one who marries according to the laws of the Church, and, if divorce occurs, does notattempt to marry again without submitting their case to the Church tribunal for judgment(annulment). A practicing Catholic is one who lives to please Christ, not to please self.

No one is perfect, no one is turned away for being imperfect, but everyone is obliged to strive forperfection and we are strengthened in our efforts by the grace and support of God Himself. Those Catholics who are having serious difficulties with the practice of their faith shouldlegitimately expect the sympathy and help of their fellow Catholic, not judgment, condescensionor condemnation. "I must love, I may condemn a person (his actions), but I must love him. If Ido not love him, my condemnation is a sign that I am not a Christian." (Pope John XXIII)

A more accurate definition, then of "A Practicing Catholic", is not one who seeks to fulfill theminimum required, but rather, one who always tries to love God and neighbor and fulfill one'sduties in the faith to the best of their ability.

Candidate (Your) Name: _____________________________________ Phone Number_______________________________

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS BISHOP: He is the shepherd of a particular diocese, just like a pastor (Fr. Salvador) is the shepherd of a church (St. Michael the Archangel). He, or someone who represents him, will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation because he is a symbol of the whole Church. Bishop Kevin Farrell is the bishop of the Diocese of Dallas.

CANDIDATE: This is you, the student preparing for Confirmation; also Confirmandi

CANONIZATION: The declaration by the Pope that a deceased member of the faithful may be seen as a model and intercessor for us, the Christian faithful, and honored as a saint on the basis that the person lived a life of heroic virtue or remained faithful to God through martyrdom (dying for your faith). See also, Saint.

CHRISM: Perfumed oil, consecrated by the bishop, which signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit. Chrism is used for consecration in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders, & Anointing of the Sick.

CONFIRMATION: One of the Sacraments of Initiation into the Church, together with Baptism and Eucharist. Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or “confirm” the baptized in union with Christ and equip them for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church.

FEAR OF THE LORD: One of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit which ensures our awe and reverence before God.

FORTITUDE: Sometimes called strength, courage, or might is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Permanent characters that make us compliant to follow the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. The traditional list of seven gifts of the Spirit is from Isaiah 11:1-3: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, piety, fortitude, and fear of the Lord.

GRACE: The free and undeserved gift that God gives us to respond to our vocation to become his adopted children.

HOLY SPIRIT: The third divine Person of the Blessed Trinity, the personal love of Father and Son for each other.

PIETY: One of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit which leads one to devotion to God.

SACRAMENT: A sign of grace, established by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is given out to us through the work of the Holy Spirit.

SAINT: The “holy one” who leads a life in union with God through the grace of Christ and receives the reward of eternal life. See also, Canonization.

SPONSOR: A person you choose to help guide you, throughout your life, closer to God. They will be present with you on the day of your Confirmation.

WISDOM: A spiritual gift which enables one to know the purpose and plan of God; one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.

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SPONSOR INTERVIEW FORM – DUE DECEMBER 14TH AT WORKSHOP!Sponsor Full Name: _____________________________________Phone Number__________________________

Sponsor StreetAddress:________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________State: _____________________Zip:______________________

In order for the person you have chosen to be your sponsor they must be able to answer Yes to all of the following question. If they can not answer yes honestly, you must choose someone else.

Has Sponsor Received: (circle all that apply) Baptism Yes No

Confirmation Yes No

First Communion Yes No

Current Marital Status: Single Married Divorced Widow

If Married, Married in the Catholic Church or received Blessing: Yes No

If Divorced, Marriage Annuled in the Catholic Church Yes No

Is Sponsor 16 years of age or older? Yes No

Please fill out in English. If you need more space, use another piece of paper.

1. What does “prayer” mean to you?Candidate:

Sponsor:

2. Do you have a consistent time for prayer each day? If so, when? If not, why and do you want one?Candidate:

Sponsor:

3. What do you do when you pray?Candidate:

Sponsor:

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Candidate (Your) Name: _____________________________________ Phone Number_______________________________

4. We sometimes speak of four ACTS of prayer:- Adoration or love We express our love for God.

- Contrition or sorrow We express sorrow for our sins and ask forgiveness.

- Thanksgiving We thank God for his many blessings.

- Supplication or request We ask for his help, guidance, etc.

When you pray do you follow “ACTS”? Why or why not? Would you try it?

Candidate:

Sponsor:

5. a. Candidate: Write down why you asked them to be your sponsor:

Sponsor: Write down why you agreed to be their sponsor:

6. Together, talk about the responsibilities of a sponsor. Write down what the responsibility you both considered to be the most important one and why?Candidate:

Sponsor:

7. How are you both going to continue to help and support each other as you prepare for Confirmation?

Candidate:

Sponsor:

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Candidate (Your) Name: _____________________________________ Phone#_______________________________

SERVICE HOURS - JOURNAL PAGE(Please fill out for each place that you worked.)

Make copies as needed or more pages are available in the F.F Office.

Circle One: Spiritual Hours Community Hours

Number of Hours___________

Completed:________________

Completion Date: ________________

Name of Person in Charge:___________________________________

Location of project:_______________________________________________________________________

Description of service project:_____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If Christ saw what you did today he would say…. ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Something I learned about serving others was… ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How was I changed by doing this… or… how were people you helped changed?_____________________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Candidate (Your) Name: _____________________________________ Phone # _______________________________

SERVICE HOURS - JOURNAL PAGE(Please fill out for each place that you worked.)

Make copies as needed or more pages are available in the F.F Office.

Circle One: Spiritual Hours Community Hours

Number of Hours___________

Completed:________________

Completion Date: ________________

Name of Person in Charge:___________________________________

Location of project:_______________________________________________________________________

Description of service project:_____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If Christ saw what you did today he would say…. ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Something I learned about serving others was… ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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How was I changed by doing this… or… how were people you helped changed?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Holy Family Quasi-Parish

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

2011 – 2012I, ___________________________, commit myself to begin preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. By signing this contract I commit myself to work to prepare myself spiritually and mentally between now and the end of my Confirmation Process. I will do this in the following ways:

1. Through personal prayer

2. Through attendance at Mass at least weekly

3. Through studying the faith and asking questions

4. Through attendance at meetings, worskshops, classes & events

5. Through service to my church and community

I also commit myself to being open to all that God has to reveal to me during this time of preparation, to the Holy Spirit and how He wants to move in my life, and to what the R.O.C. Team has to share with me.

I understand the Sacrament of Confirmation is a gift from God rather than a requirement to get out of the way. Therefore I take this step freely and without reservation.

Signed: _________________________ ___________

Candidates Name Date

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Parent/ Guardian Name Date

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