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Confirmation
Confirmation at St. Mary-Solon
Preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation takes place throughout the 8th grade year. They are confirmed in the fall of their 9th grade year and welcomed into the high school youth group. Chosen Sessions take place on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30
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8th Grade 2016-17 SCHEDULE
September 7 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class September 14 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class & Parent Meeting September 21 No Class-Homecoming Parade September 28 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class October 5 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class October 12 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class October 19 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class October 26 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class November 2 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class November 9 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class November 16 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class November 23 No Class-Thanksgiving November 30 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class December 7 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class December 14 No Class-Parish Reconciliation December 21 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class December 28 No Class-Christmas Break January 4 No Class January 11 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class January 18 6:30-7:40 SChosen Class January 25 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class February 1 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class February 8 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class February 15 6:30-7:30 Chosen Class February 22 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class March 1 No Class-Ash Wednesday Mass 6:30 March 8 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class March 15 No Class-Spring Break March 22 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class March 29 No Class-Parish Reconciliation April 5 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class April 12 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class April 19 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class |
9th Grade FALL SCHEDULE
September 7 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class September 14 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class September 21 No Class-Homecoming Parade September 28 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class October 5 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class October 12 6:00-9:30 9-12th Grade NET Retreat October 19 6:30-7:40 Reconciliation & Confirmation Practice October 23 2:00 Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation October 26 6:30-7:40 JOIN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP 
"What does it mean to receive the 'seal' of the Holy Spirit? It means being indelibly marked, unalterably changed, a new creation. For those who have received this gift, nothing can ever be the same!" -Pope Benedict XVI, 23rd World Youth Day Homily |
Confirmation Formation Includes:
- Participate in the Celebration of the Sunday Eucharist
- Participate in the Confirmation Lessons
- Approach the Confirmation journey with an open mind and an open heart
- Commit to daily prayer; a daily desire to know, love and follow Christ
Choosing a Confirmation Saint & Sponsor
A Great List of Saints to consider as your Confirmation Saint, lifelong friend!
Click HERE to record your Saint & Sponsor Choices
CHOSEN: The name of the Confirmation program we use reminds us--
it is not so much about us choosing God, but that God first chose us for a life in his Son.
Teens will come to see how the sacraments, prayer, and discipleship are the keys to a happy life. Chosen challenges and empowers teens to fully embrace a life in Christ.It helps them encounter & build a personal relationship with Christ.
Chosen is unlike any program available in the Church today. Visually stunning, fast-paced videos were filmed in more than fifty locations throughout the U.S. and internationally. It features many of the Church’s leading youth experts whose dynamic personalities and passion will both inspire and motivate teens.
We chose this program to help: engage, educate, encourage and empower our young people for the mission they've been given through their baptism. The mission that is not done alone in the battle fields of the world but with the amazing and awe-inspiring fire-filled power of the Holy Spirit.
it is not so much about us choosing God, but that God first chose us for a life in his Son.
Teens will come to see how the sacraments, prayer, and discipleship are the keys to a happy life. Chosen challenges and empowers teens to fully embrace a life in Christ.It helps them encounter & build a personal relationship with Christ.
Chosen is unlike any program available in the Church today. Visually stunning, fast-paced videos were filmed in more than fifty locations throughout the U.S. and internationally. It features many of the Church’s leading youth experts whose dynamic personalities and passion will both inspire and motivate teens.
We chose this program to help: engage, educate, encourage and empower our young people for the mission they've been given through their baptism. The mission that is not done alone in the battle fields of the world but with the amazing and awe-inspiring fire-filled power of the Holy Spirit.
What is the Sacrament of Confirmation?
FIRST, What it's NOT: It is not graduation from religion classes. It is not when young people accept the faith for themselves. It is not a passage into spiritual adulthood.
THEN, What is it? It is a gift. A gift that can be received at any age. It is one of seven sacramental ways Jesus enters our souls—for a reason. 2,000 years ago, St. Paul describes this sacrament in his letter to Timothy:
“I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord...but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes form God. He saved us and called us to a holy life. Take as your norm faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard this with the help of the holy Spirit that dwells within us."
FIRST, What it's NOT: It is not graduation from religion classes. It is not when young people accept the faith for themselves. It is not a passage into spiritual adulthood.
THEN, What is it? It is a gift. A gift that can be received at any age. It is one of seven sacramental ways Jesus enters our souls—for a reason. 2,000 years ago, St. Paul describes this sacrament in his letter to Timothy:
“I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord...but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes form God. He saved us and called us to a holy life. Take as your norm faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard this with the help of the holy Spirit that dwells within us."
Parents - the #1 spiritual influence!
In a recent study by the National Study on Youth and Religion (an intensive study of thousands of teens), the majority of teenagers named their parents as their number one spiritual influence.
Parents show their children, by example what it means to be a disciple of the Lord. A teens' faith tends to mimic that of mom and dad. We involve the parents in this formation process—to give you a shared experience and foundation on which to discuss important faith and life issues
PARENTS: please watch this VIDEO to help you understand
the Sacrament of Confirmation and your role, chosen by God.
In a recent study by the National Study on Youth and Religion (an intensive study of thousands of teens), the majority of teenagers named their parents as their number one spiritual influence.
Parents show their children, by example what it means to be a disciple of the Lord. A teens' faith tends to mimic that of mom and dad. We involve the parents in this formation process—to give you a shared experience and foundation on which to discuss important faith and life issues
PARENTS: please watch this VIDEO to help you understand
the Sacrament of Confirmation and your role, chosen by God.
Fr. Mike On What Parents Can Do:
HOW YOU LIVE:
- JOIN US We will ask you to join us for several parent sessions throughout the year. Let your support and desire to grow in faith be a witness for our young people. God has entrusted us with these souls - be a part of giving them deep faith roots - and yourself in the process.
- MASS What is the gift Jesus wishes to give you? His very body & blood, offered to the Father, for your good. It is the closest you can bring your child to God - this side of Heaven.
- RECONCILIATION Because Christ knows we stray from the path and he wants to give us the gift of his healing and strength to get us reoriented towards heaven.
HOW YOU PRAY:
- PRAY DAILY It is easier then you think: Pick up a free October "Word Among Us" at church this weekend. Go toguslloyd.com and sign-up for his daily 60 second email reflections. Go to LoyolaPress and sign-up for daily 3 minute retreat videos.
- PRAY WITH YOUR CHILD Use the booklet we gave out - to read & reflect on the Sunday Gospel with your son/daughter. What is the Gospel, the Good News? That God loved us, sent his Son for us, his Son gave his life for us, Jesus shows us the way to the Father and journeys through life by our side. There is no better news to share with your children.
- PRAY FOR YOUR CHILD Because your prayers are powerful!
