•  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