In This Post: Lesson plan and course materials for the third session of Confirmation Prep, held on:
- Track A (Religious Ed): Monday, October 7, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Track B (Q of A Elementary School): split between Tuesday, October 8 AND Thursday, October 10 during 8th Grade Religion Classes
Also included is Bonus Content that is extra, internet-only enrichment for your enjoyment.
Session Summary for Catechists
Opening Prayer
Matthew 4:18-22 and "Lord, When You Came to the Seashore (Pescador de Hombres)" verses 1 in English & verse 3 in Spanish
Intro to Scripture & Lector Ministry
Short witness on Scripture and/or being a lector (Ms. Hohner or Mr. Bobbitt)
Sacred Scripture is the inspired Word of God, written down by many faithful people and edited together under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is divided into the Old Testament (before Jesus) and New Testament (Jesus and the early Church). The Bible is like a library, made up of 73 books (46 OT, 27 NT). Finding passages is easy once you know how to read a citation with the name of the book, the number of the chapter, and the number(s) of the verse(s).
Scripture is always present when we pray as a Church -- in the words of common prayers (like Our Father & Hail Mary) or the source of the text in songs and psalms, or the Scriptures proclaimed aloud at Mass.
Timed Icebreaker -- which groups do you belong to? (journal p. 15)
| Bonus Content Videos on the ministry of the Lector:
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The Call to Be a Disciple of Jesus Christ
God calls us together as a group, to be his children. Jesus calls each of us to follow him.
To be a disciple means to hear and study the ways of the master, within a community of disciples, and to live out those ways for the good of the world. We do this by learning, participating and serving in the life of Christ's holy Church, which we enter at Baptism.
God first called us to faith through Baptism. God continues to work in our lives through other people; in the stories we hear and the way we hear them; when we take time during prayer to listen for God's voice speaking from the silence of our hearts.
But we also hear God's call through the Scriptures and in the decisions we make every day. Look at the sticker placed on the inside front cover of your Bible. Asking these questions when you read Scripture on your own will help you to figure out how God is calling you and what God is choosing you to do as part of your mission as a disciple.
Our actions are signs that we choose him back. Jesus once told this story:
Reading: Parable of the Two Sons, Matthew 21:28-32
| Bonus Content Source: https://www.bluefishtv.com/Products/Downloadable_Video_Illustrations/1658/Never_Too_Early Or view this video on YouTube, http://youtu.be/wgU91dI0Q9Y. Featured in this video are many stories of young people whose stories are told in the Bible. You can learn more by looking them up and reading about them. Maybe once you learn more, you might consider using one of their names for your Confirmation name.
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Breakout Session at Tables/Groups:
- "Go Jesus Fish!" matching card trivia game to test our knowledge of Jesus
- Who Is Jesus?
Each table/group receives a set of 3 passages relating to Jesus' life and ministry. Reflection questions accompany the passages. Each table selects a scribe to take notes about their answers on the question sheets. At the end of the breakout session, each table group reports on their conclusions in answer to the question "Who Is Jesus?" based on what is revealed about him in the three passages.- Black Table (Mrs. Susana Briones) Questions for Luke 2:41-51 | Mark 1:9-11 | John 19:25-27
- Purple Table (Mrs. Roine Dryer-Michaels) Questions for Matthew 17:1-9 | Luke 4:31-37 | John 14:1-4
- Blue Table (Mrs. Stella Peters) Questions for Luke 7:11-17 | Mark 2:1-12 | Mark 8:22-26
- Green Table (Ms. Rachel Hohner) Questions for John 2:1-11 | Mark 6:34-43 | Mark 14:22-26
- Yellow Table (Mrs. Ami Allen) Questions for Luke 2:1-7 | Matthew 13:54-58 | John 13:4-17
- Orange Table (Mr. Scott Michaels): Questions for Luke 10:38-42 | John 10:7-15 | Luke 22:24-30
- Red Table (Mrs. Monica Hohner) Questions for Luke 8:4-8 | Mark 4:21-25 | Matthew 18:21-35
- Pink Table (Ms. Isabel López): Questions for Mark 4:30-32 | Matthew 20:1-16 | Matthew 13:44-50
- Brown Table (Mrs. Daina Matusaitis) Questions for Matthew 4:18-22 | Mark 2:13-17 | Luke 19:1-10
Closing Prayer - (Blessing of the senses & discipleship prayer) - [Leader script]
Background Music - "Open My Eyes, Lord" (Jesse Manibusan)
(Source: http://www.youtube.com/eo6gZAUuQ3E)
Discipleship Prayer (from prayer card):
Be with me, Lord Jesus.
Guide me on my journey and nourish me as I continue to walk in your Light.
Open my eyes, that I may see your presence.
Open my ears, that I may hear your Word.
Open my heart, that I may reflect your love.
Empower me and my whole parish to echo the Truth that is found in you alone.
I ask this through the power of the Blessed Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Reminders - Retreat I "Holy Fire" at the end of next week!
- Holy Fire prep documents handed out at class:
- flyer with important reminders: Track B Friday * Track A Saturday (LINKS TO COME)
- What to Expect at Holy Fire (y versión en español) - linked from NFCYM website
- gather in Queen of Angels parking lot;
- Track B gather at 7:30 a.m. Friday, October 18
- Track A gather at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 19
- bring: lunch with a drink, 2 snacks, refillable water bottle, optional spending money
- you do NOT need to bring your regular Confirmation materials (folder, textbook, journal or Bible)
- what to wear:
- Track B: school colors (green/blue) or Knights gear that is comfy and church-appropriate
- Track A: comfy but church-appropriate clothes/shoes
- Everyone: dress for the weather!
Service Update
- (For Track B only) on Saturday, October 19, Children's Resale Shop, in the church basement, service available 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. -- sign up with Ms. Hohner or Mrs. Galvin
- (For any candidate) on Saturday, November 2, Safe Haven Network Annual Supply Drive, at 18th District Police Station, 1160 N. Larrabee, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -- sorting donated items for families and pets displaced by domestic violence, get more info online and sign up via EventBrite form
- All slots filled and waiting list open for:
- Thanksgiving Food Distribution on Sunday 11/24
- Church Decorating for Christmas on Sunday 12/15
Homework & Reminders for Candidates:
- NO Monday evening Track A class on October 14 (Columbus Day Holiday) or Track B class during Religion next week!
- next time we meet is for Holy Fire! see "Holy Fire" information above
- HOMEWORK for next class session:
- read/do pages 14-18 in your textbook and pages 2-4 in your journal
- next class session:
- Track A (Religious Ed) Monday 10/21
- Track B (Q of A School) Tuesday & Wednesday 10/22-10/23 in Religion Class
- be sure your Sponsor has been invited to Sponsor Night from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, October 28 in the Lower Voss (same place as Monday night classes)!
- If you have 2 Sponsors, please only bring 1 Sponsor.
- If you do not have a Sponsor yet, or your Sponsor lives far away or can't come for some other reason, make sure a "stunt-double," a parent/guardian or some other adult member of your family, can accompany you.
- unless you have already brought them back, sign and have parent(s) sign:
- retreat permission form – must have by retreat! - YELLOW Track A * PURPLE Track B
- BLUE Confirmation Commitment - Track A * Track B
- BEIGE Sponsor Form - Track A * Track B
In-class showing of Bonus Video: "Jesus And I Know It"
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