1. Christ the King Primary School Sacrament of Confirmation Parents Meeting Nov 2105

2. 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. “ 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 ”. (Primary/Secondary) – if they are to respond to the challenges of Confirmation ”.

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

4. Lesson Format  Concept Development  Moral Development  Doctrinal Development  Scriptural Link  1-2 week per session

5. Jesus, the Spirirt filled Son Background 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 5 Witnesses to Jesus 1. Jesus in the Synagogue 2. Witnesses 3. Mission and the Beatitude 4. Missionaries

10. 6 The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit 1. Gifts of the Holy Spirit 1. Fruits of the holy Spirit

11. 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

12. QUESTIONS/ANSWERS