1. CP2 Unit #7 Prayer Next: 8.07.01-08 Prayer Take attendance
Spontaneous prayer – volunteer?
Review
Creed
Scripture
Sacraments
Liturgy
Conscience
Christian Living
Next: Prayer
Questions?

2. CP2 Schedule Sept 10 Unit 0 Introduction & Expectations
Sept 17 Unit 1 Creed, part 1
Sept 24 Circles of Grace
Oct 1 Unit 1 Creed, part 2
CPII Mini Retreat 11:30 LFS
Oct 8 No Classes
Oct 15 Unit 2 Scripture
Oct 22 Unit 3 Sacraments
CPII Rite of Commitment 11:30 AM Mass
Oct 29 Unit 4 Liturgy
Nov 5 Unit 5 Conscience
Nov 12 Review Units 1-5
Nov 19 Unit 6 Christian Living
Nov 26 No Classes - Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 3 Advent Celebration
Dec 10 Unit 7 Prayer
Dec 17 Penance Grades 6, CPI, CPII
Dec 24 No Classes – Merry Christmas
Dec 31 No Classes – Happy New Year
Jan 7 Unit 8 Catholic Church
Jan 14 Unit 9 Ecumenism
Jan 21 Unit 10 Catholic Principles & Relationships
Jan 28 Review Units 6-10
Feb 4 Unit 11 Vocation
Feb 11 Unit 12 Catholic Social Teaching
Feb 18 Unit 13 Inter-religious Dialogue
Feb 25 Lenten Holy Face Church
Mar 4 Unit 14 Missionary Vocation
Mar 11 Review Units 11-14
Mar 18 Penance Grades 6, CPI, CPII
Mar 25 No Classes
TBD Living Stations Rehearsals 6:30-8:30 HFC
Mar 30 Living Stations Performance HFC
Apr 1 No Classes - Easter Holiday
Apr 8 Review Units 1-14
Apr 15 Faith Knowledge Assessment
Apr 22 Interview Preparation
Apr 28 Saturday - CPII Retreat 9 AM–6 Camp Maria
TBD Interview with Father Jerry
Apr 29 Wrap Up and Feedback
May 6 Last Faith Formation Spring Festival
TBD Friday - Confirmation Rehearsal – 6:30 PM Church
TBD Sunday - Confirmation – 2:00 PM Church

3. How is our relationship with God developed?
How is our relationship with God developed?
Through personal prayer, which is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God.
Try to LISTEN as well as SPEAK to God

4. , ,
What is a vocation?
The unique way each person is called by God to love and serve him in this world and to live a holy life.
Clergy – bishop, priest, deacon
Religious – nun, monk, hermit, friar
Lay person – Married or single

5. What importance do the Gospels have for Christians?
What importance do the Gospels have for Christians?
The Gospels are about the life and teaching of Jesus.
Prayerful reflection on the Gospel affirms and challenges our thoughts and actions.

6. List and describe the three expressions of prayer.,
List and describe the three expressions of prayer.
Vocal – Speaking prayers aloud.
Meditative – Listening in silence, seeking to understand how to respond to what God is asking.
Contemplative - Thinking about God and being together with God who loves us.

7. Describe the Catholic devotion known as a novena.
Describe the Catholic devotion known as a novena.
The Catholic prayer tradition of nine days of prayer in a row with a specific prayer intention in mind.
“Novena” means “nine”

8. Why do Catholics meditate?
Why do Catholics meditate?
Meditation on Scripture or spiritual readings is part of the prayer life of Catholics
It is a prayerful reflection that begins above all with the Word of God in the Bible that:
deepens our faith
converts our heart and
strengthens our will to follow Christ 

9. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament?
What is
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament?
Worship of Jesus Christ who is present in the exposed consecrated Host
We offer our devotion, gratitude and love to Christ our Lord by spending time with him

10. Getting to Know God through Prayer
Seg. 1- Are you talking to me? (8:01)
Seg. 2- How to pray (Lectio Divina) (8:28)
Seg. 3- What happens when I pray? (7:41)

11. Homework Read handout Discuss questions with parents and/or sponsor
Bring questions to class
Letter to Bishop Knestout due soon