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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. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 Confirmation Formation Includes: Participate in the Celebration of the Sunday Eucharist Participate in the Confirmation Lessons Approach the journey with an open mind and an open heart Commit to daily prayer; a desire to know, love & follow Christ 
8th Grade 2017-18 SCHEDULE
6:30-7:40 Wednesday Nights September 6 8th Graders with PARENTS Meeting September 13 6:30-7:40 Small Groups September 20 6:30-7:40 Small Groups; 8th Grade PARENT Mtg September 27 No Class-Homecoming Parade October 4 6:30-7:40 Small Groups October 11 6:30-7:40 Large Group October 18 6:30-7:40 Small Groups October 25 6:30-7:40 Small Groups November 1 6:30 All Saints Holy Day Mass November 8 6:30-7:40 Small Groups November 15 6:30-7:40 Small Groups November 22 No Class-Thanksgiving November 29 6:30-7:40 Small Groups December 6 6:30-7:40 Small Groups December 13 No Class-Parish Reconciliation December 20 6:30-7:40 Small Groups December 28 No Class-Christmas Break January 4 No Class January 10 6:30-7:40 Small Groups January 17 6:30-7:40 Small Groups January 24 6:30-7:40 Small Groups January 31 6:30-7:40 Small Groups February 7 6:30-7:40 Small Groups February 14 No Class Ash Wednesday Mass 6:30 February 21 6:30-7:30 Small Groups February 28 6:30-7:40 Small Groups March 7 No Class-Lenten Reconciliation 6:30 March 14 No Class-Spring Break March 21 6:30-7:40 Small Group March 28 6:30-7:40 Small Group April 4 6:30-7:40 Small Groups April 11 6:30-7:40 Small Groups April 18 6:30-7:40 Small Groups April 25 6:30-7:40 Small Groups 9th Grade FALL SCHEDULE
September 6 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class September 13 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class September 20 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class September 27 No Class-Homecoming Parade October 4 6:30-7:40 Chosen Class October 11 6:00-9:30 9-12th Grade Retreat October 18 6:30-7:40 Join Youth Group October 25 6:30-7:40 Confirmation Practice October 29 Sunday at 2:00 Confirmation Mass October 26 6:30-7:40 JOIN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP |
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." CHOSEN 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.
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. |
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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 |
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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!