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St. Jerome Catholic Church

9820 Chapel Road, Waco, TX 76712

Calendar and Syllabus

- Faith Formation

Confirmation Syllabus

September 2012

12^th – Introduction / Quiz their knowledge
19^th – Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism / Original Sin p. 5-9
26^th – Sacraments – (Continued)
                                      - Confirmation (laying on hands, chrism oil) –p. 19-23, 32, 64-65
                                      - Cover why do we receive them? How often?
                                         What is the purpose of each sacrament?

October 2012
3^rd – Faith and Miracles – p. 19
          - Theological and Cardinal Virtues
10^th – Grace / Sin – Original / Sanctifying – Mortal and Venial – p. 33, 89, 78-79
17^th– Forgiveness / Reconciliation – p. 90-93
          - Sacramentals – p. 46, 60-61
24^th– Pentecost / Holy Spirit / Trinity – p. 34-36
31^st– 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit – p. 47

November 2012
7^th – Fruits of the Holy Spirit – (p. 136 only listed)
14^th – Beatitudes – p. 77
21^st – no class Thanksgiving
28^th – Choosing a Name and Saints – p. 125

December 2012
5^th– 10 Commandments
12^th – Choosing a Sponsor – p. 126, 115
          - Discernment on Confirmation – p. 113-114
Confirmation

January 2013
9^th– Church – People, Building, Items in it, Hierarchy
16^th– Church History – Disciples, Popes, Reformation, Schisms, Mission of the Church
                                          – p. 50-51, 79, 105-107
23^rd– 4 Marks / Precepts of the Church – p. 75, 136
30^th – Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

February 2013
6^th– Prayer (What Kinds/How to Pray) and Retreats – p. 109
13^th – no class Ash Wednesday
20^th – Scripture – Written Gospels / Oral Tradition
27^th– Books of the Bible / Praying with Scripture

March 2013
6^th – Vocations / Discernment / Spiritual Health
13^th no class Spring Break
20^th – Interview Questions – p. 119-120
27^th – Mime Stations

April 2013
3^rd– Confirmation Mass Rite – Mass Discussion – p. 121-123
10^th – Test
17^th – Practice
19^th– Confirmation Mass and Reception