Christ the King Primary School

Sacrament of Confirmation

Parents Meeting

Nov 2105

Sacrament of Confirmation

“The Celebration of Confirmation marks a stage in the spiritual journey of the candidates. For a long

time after Confirmation they will continue to need the support of the significant adult in their lives – parent,

sponsors, priest and teachers. (Primary/Secondary) – if they are to respond to the

challenges of Confirmation”.

Course Content and Overview

Jesus , the Spirit filled Son My Confirmation Saint Anointed Priest Prophet and King The Day of Pentecost Witness for Jesus The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit The Confirmation Rite

Lesson Format

Concept Development Moral Development Doctrinal Development Scriptural Link 1-2 week per session

Jesus, the Spirirt filled SonBackground

Jesus, the Spirit – filled Son

1. How Jesus was inspired by the Holy Spirit

2. Holy Spirit at work in Jesus’s Life

3. The Spirit works in Others

2. My Confirmation Saints

My Confirmation Saint

1. Saints lived Spirit filled lives

2. Saint – Friends of Jesus

3. Saints closer to home

4. My Confirmation Saint

5. Praying to the Saints

3 Anointed Priest Prophet and King

Anointed priest prophet and King

1. Baptism

2. Sealed with the Holy Spirit – Oils

3. Priest, prophet and King

4. Renewal of Baptismal Promises

5. Praying to the Saints

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4 The day of Pentecost

The Day of Pentecost

1. The Day of Pentecost

2. Holy Spirit at Pentecost

3. The symbols of the Holy Spirit

4. Pray and Meditation

5 Witnesses to Jesus

1. Jesus in the Synagogue

2. Witnesses

3. Mission and the Beatitude

4. Missionaries

6 The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit

1. Gifts of the Holy Spirit

2. Fruits of the holy Spirit

7 and 8 Confirmation Rite

This time will be spent with the children ensuring that the pupils can and will confidently participate in all aspects of Confirmation tliturgy

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