Confirmation 2018 for Perry County Consortium Grades 8-12

Time: Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm

Place: St. Rose PCC Upper Level

Pastor: Fr. Michael Hartge

Associate Pastor: Fr. Daniel Swartz

Consortium Rectory: email: strose@columbus.rr.com
                                    Phone # (740) 342-1348

Coordinator: Franchesca Russell: email:  frussell@cdeducation.org 
                                                           cell # (740) 343-5306

Schedule for Confirmation 2018

June 24th- Introductory Meeting 11:30-12:30 St. Rose Church

August

5- Session 1: Life is Choices

12- Session 2: What’s Holding You Back?
     Session 3: The Jesus Question

19- Session 4: The Prayer Process
     Session 5: The Bible

26- Session 6: Relationships

September

2- No Session (Labor Day Weekend)

9- Session 7: The Eucharist

16- Session 8: The Holy Spirit

23- Session 9: The Church

30- Parents attend at beginning for brief meeting about Confirmation Retreat
     Session 10: Confirmation

October

7- Session 11: Made for Mission

14- Practice for Confirmation (place of meeting today may change to another parish, TBD)
     Session 12: Holiness is Possible

19-21 (Friday- Sunday) Confirmation Retreat at Damascus FREE!!!

28- Confirmation at 1:00pm Place TBD

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the rectory or Franchesca Russell

Responsibilities for Parents/Guardians

As Catholics we believe that that “Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children” (CCC #2223) and, “Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith. Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God” (CCC #226).  This means that as parents you have the responsibility and joy of being the primary instructors of your children in the faith given to us by Jesus Christ.  This is perhaps the most important duty in the Church and it is essential for your salvation as well as that of your child that you assist them in coming to know Christ.  For this reason, you need to be an active part of your child’s preparation for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

To be an active part of your child’s preparation, you will need to:

• Attend Sunday mass with your child, every Sunday

• Pray daily with your children

• Bring your child to each session

• Sign up for the parent email at Decision Point to

  • engage in meaningful discussions, only 2 emails/week, will enrich your own spiritual life

  • https://dynamiccatholic.com/confirmation/parents-and-sponsors/

• Review the videos and/or workbook via the website or app to engage with your child about what they are learning (can download the workbook or leader guide for free, and all videos are free)

  • Website: https://dynamiccatholic.com/confirmation

  • app for smartphone (it’s free): DECISION POINT – Catholic App

Responsibilities for Students

The Sacrament of Confirmation is not a coming of age ceremony.  It is a deep and personal encounter with the person of Jesus Christ that changes you, down to your very being.  There is immense grace that comes with the Sacrament of Confirmation, bestowed by a direct successor of the Apostles.  This grace, however, cannot be made useful in our lives unless we have made ourselves ready for it.  We are here to help you prepare for the reception of Confirmation, but you have to do the work.  If you do, you will be amazed by the power of the Holy Spirit working in your life.

• Attend Sunday mass with your family, every Sunday

• Pray every day

• Bring your workbook and a pen every week

• Attend a minimum of 8 out of the 10 sessions

• Attend the Confirmation Retreat at Damascus (IT’S FREE!!!)

• Choose a Sponsor for Confirmation

• Behavior Expectations

  • Come every week with your heart open to what the Lord is trying to tell you

    • Review the material beforehand via the app or website

    • App for smartphone (it’s free): DECISION POINT – Catholic App

    • Website: https://dynamiccatholic.com/confirmation

  • Respect your peers

  • Respect the adults who have volunteered to walk with you on this journey

  • Respect our priests and deacons

  • Use language that is respectful in both word and tone

  • Wear clothing that is modest and isn’t offensive