Sacrament of Confirmation
Preparation for confirmation is a 10 week programme run by catechists in the church. Each session lasts about an hour from 7-8pm. Confirmation is a sacrament whereby we receive the Holy Spirit. Confirmation is for all ages from about 11 upwards. The 2005 confirmation class, who were confirmed by Bishop Declan on 16 June, included 5 adults who contributed towards discussions and debates. We offer a variety of sessions which include some of the following topics:
Welcome to Confirmation – An introduction and information that will be needed like a confirmation name, a sponsor etc…
Who Am I – a session getting to know each other and playing an adventure game
Community and Confirmation – involving the meaning of confirmation, Are you a Rose Bush?, Community Involvement through the ages
The Church and Faith
Signs, Symbols and Baptism - What is a sign, the importance of signs and symbols in Confirmation and quizzes with lots of pictures.
Values and Making Choices – This session includes Jesus and the Gospels (Good News) as well as deciding what Jesus might do in modern times
God's Forgiveness and the God Squad – How people get hurt, how God can help using tipp-ex??? And preparation for confession.
Jesus did not leave us on our own - This session uses DVD The Miracle Maker, some references to the bible and the Holy Spirit with references to Mother Theresa, Bob Geldof, Lourdes etc…
Jesus Did Not Leave Us On Our Own
History of Confirmation – We look at the meaning of confirmation, role play, Gifts of the Holy Spirit
History & Meaning of Confirmation
Quiz Night – this is an amusing session with teams and prizes galore (well some anyway).
The final session is a rehearsal for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
I hope that this gives those who are considering the Sacrament of Confirmation a brief insight. If you would like to know more please contact Fr. John.