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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
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8th Grade 2017-18 SCHEDULE
6:30-7:40 Wednesday Nights
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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    6:30-7:40 Small Groups
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
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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.
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.

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What Parents Can Do:

HOW YOU LIVE:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. PRAY FOR YOUR CHILD  Because your prayers are powerful!