Confirmation Preparation Sessions 2021

Confirmation Preparation Sessions 

Please see the information below about a series of live sessions to support parents, schools and parishes in the preparation of children for the sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop McKeown has requested that we share this with parents through our normal channels of communication. 

Disciples of Jesus - Filled With Joy!

17^th, 18^th, 19^th, 20^th May 10am-12am

Catechetical Centre Webcam

It has once again been a very different and challenging year for our Year 7 and 6^thClass children, who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bearing in mind concerns over having children well prepared to receive the sacrament, the Diocesan Catechetical Centre has put together a programme to support parents, schools and parishes as they prepare the children in this very important stage of their faith journey.

Preparation Programme

Linking with Filled With Joy, pupil workbook and Disciples of Jesus, parent booklet (which many schools and parishes already have and which are still available from the Diocesan Catechetical Centre) the programme will consist of,

• Four sessions, 10am -12 am on the catecheticalcentre.org/webcam/ 17^th, 18^th, 19^th and 20th May. Each day the sessions will include catechesis on different aspects of the Sacrament of Confirmation, prayer, creative activities and music.

Catechetical Focus

1. The Sacraments of Initiation- Whom Shall I Send? Called by God to proclaim the Good News, strengthened by the gift of the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
2. What is the Spirit of God like?-Jesus, a Spirit filled life; symbols of the Holy Spirit; the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit; Story of Pentecost.
3. Celebrating the Confirmation Ceremony- Why do we have a Confirmation Name; Role of the Confirmation Sponsor; Anointing with Oil; Laying on of Hands
4. Called to be Saints-Building up God’s Church filled with the Holy Spirit; Living the Beatitudes; Discovering God’s Plan for my life.

• A support pack for the four sessions which will be emailed to schools and available at Category: Sacramental Preparation | Catechetical Centre

• Short Video reflections on the gift of the Holy Spirit and the impact Confirmation has made on different people. Available at Category: Sacramental Preparation | Catechetical Centre

• Video Reflections by Elma Walsh http://donalwalshlivelife.org/ on how her son, Donal, who died from cancer eight years ago, at the age of 16, used the gifts of the Holy Spirit in his life and on how God loves each person unconditionally.  Donal, from Kerry, spoke openly about his faith and the value of life, as he struggled with cancer. Category: Sacramental Preparation | Catechetical Centre