St. Cyril S Prep 2013-2014 Lesson Plan Level 6 Confirmation Preparation

ST. CYRIL’S PREP 2013-2014 … LESSON PLAN... LEVEL 6 – CONFIRMATION PREPARATION Week # 1 Chapter: 1 Lesson Plan Teacher Notes Resources

Opening Prayer Prepare prayer table Books for the Year: Confirmed in the Spirit, Welcoming – conduct opening prayer All scripture quotes must be read Catechist Guide (CG), Student service, ice breaker, student from the bible to help the students Text (ST), The Catholic Teen introductions, explain your class rules, become familiar with the bible. Bible (TB), Catechism of the attendance/behavioral policy. Explain bible basics-inspired word of Catholic Church (CCC), God, Old Testament, New Testament, FAQs-about confirmation Give your contact information to the gospels, epistles (letters), etc. parents

Scripture Reading Using bible – look up Ch.1’s scripture CCC #687-741 quote John, Ch.14, verses 15 to18 (usually written as John 14:15-18). Distribute texts – “Confirmed in the Choose reader(s)and discuss (CG) pg. Spirit” & “The Catholic Teen Bible” & 2 explain meaning FAQs Students to complete “My Turn” Begin discussion on the Holy Spirit; in student text (ST) pg. 4…discuss the Old Testament (OT), New answers Testament (NT), in the world today [CG pg.3) & the Father, Son and Holy Spirit [CG pg. 4]

Homework: FAQ “Reality Check” pgs. Instruct students to read the assigned 4,5,6 pages and be prepared to explain what the topic was and discuss next week.

Closing Prayer “Come Holy Spirit”…(CG) pg. IV and ([ST) pg. Iv

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NOTE: Mass for afternoon sessions, evening sessions continue Ch.1 Mass for evening sessions next week, afternoon sessions continue Ch.1

Using TB have students look up Acts TB Opening Prayer 2:1-5 choose reader and then discuss the Feast of Pentecost

. Scripture Reading Review homework assignment FAQ’s pgs. 4,5,6

Discuss Images of the Holy Spirit [CG Students to complete “My Turn” in CCC# 694-701 pgs. 6 & 7] water, wind, fire, dove, etc [ST] pg. 7] Discuss

A Confirmed Commitment – the Spirit (ST) pg 8,9, (CG) pg 6 Helper, Catholic Social Teaching themes You may wish to use the chapter “Summary” in CG pg 11

Homework Assignment for next week - Explain how to look up words in the “Words to Know” [ST pg.11] and glossary [ST pg. 115] and “Review” [ST pg 12} write/memorize definition. Instruct Confirmation Puzzler how to complete Ask for words for found in the “Confirmation Puzzler” and what they mean

Closing Prayer “Come Holy Spirit” ”…(CG) pg. IV and ([ST) pg. Iv

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Opening Prayer Use PRAYER in the ST pg. 22

Scripture Reading Using Teen Bible – look up Ch.2’s scripture quote Ezekiel 36: 24-28, choose reader(s)and discuss explain meaning

Quizz for Ch.1 Choose one of the four sections in CG pg. T-145 Review homework Check that all students have completed the assignment and explain the importance of doing so. E-mail parents if homework not completed

Discuss “God Calls a People The The Teen Catholic Bible pg. C1- Church” [CGpg.15]; Four You might consider asking the children “What is the Church” characteristics of a spirit filled to tell about their experience of community; the church blossoms and receiving Holy Communion and what it CCC# 1229-1245 review Baptism and Holy Eucharist meant to them CCC# 396-409

Students to complete “My Turn” Discuss upon completion [ST pg. 16] Allow 5 minutes and then Discuss

Discuss A Closer Look at CG pg. 19 CCC# 1293-1296 Confirmation… Anointing with oil “The Rites Vol. 1” – Confirmation, Pg. 471-494 (handout will be Students to complete “My Turn” on ST Using TB students should look up provided) pg. 19 scripture cited and write what happens

Homework Assignment for next week - Emphasize the importance of “An Exceptional Event” Words to completing homework is to the Know” [ST pg.23] look up definition preparation for Confirmation for Chrism, sacrament, sponsor, disciple Closing Prayer “Come Holy Spirit”

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Opening Prayer Pray the Jesus Pray > “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, have mercy on me, a sinner”

Scripture Reading Using TB have the students look up Luke 10: 25-28 choose a reader and then discuss

Review Homework Ask students to define the terms assigned

Confirmation – discuss “Centering on You may speak about Bishop Neumann Jesus” CG pg 20, briefly speak about and his ties to Philadelphia and his the sponsor for Confirmation body at St. Peter’s at 5th and Girard Ave. in Philadelphia

FAQs –about confirmation pg. 7 Read this section of FAQs and prepare History of Confirmation a brief lesson plan to outline this Preparation pg. 10 section that will address questions the I’ve been in PREP for six years, what students may have. It will plant the more is there to learn pg 10 seed for more in depth material later in Why do we have a “Confirmation the program Name?

Homework Assignment: In the FAQs Explain that the most likely person to Booklet, complete Reflection 2- be their sponsor is one of their God “Choosing a Sponsor” pg. 26. parents. If not, then someone who is an active Catholic, regularly attends Mass and is an example and inspiration to them to become active Catholics for life.

Opening Prayer Pray the prayer in the ST pg 34 “Praying the Creed”

Scripture Reading Using TB have the students look up the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy 6:1, 3-7, choose a reader and then discuss

Review Homework Ask students share their homework on “Choosing a Confirmation Name”

Quiz for Ch.2 Choose one of the four sections in the CG pg. T-146 Discuss understanding scripture CCC# 253-260 We Believe and the Holy Trinity: A Students to complete “My Turn” in CCC # 396-409 loving Father, God the Son-Closer To the ST pg. 28 then discuss CCC # 818-865 Us and A Sanctifying Spirit [CGpg.27, 28, 29]

Teach the Four Marks of the Catholic CCC# 232-247 Church and briefly discuss “Life Everlasting” ST pg. 32 Homework Assignment: In the FAQs Explain that the Confirmation name is Booklet, complete Reflection 2- typically a name of a saint. They will “Choosing a Confirmation Name” pg. be required to write a paper about the 28. saint’s name they choose and a brief biography of the saint and state why Closing Prayer they selected the saint.

“Come Holy Spirit” ”…(CG) pg. IV and ([ST) pg. Iv

PARENTS CONFIRMATION Saturday, Oct 19th 10:30 a.m. Parish MEETING Hall

Opening Prayer Pray the prayer in the ST pg 34 “Showing Love”

Scripture Reading Using TB have the students look up Matthew 5:3-10 choose a reader and then discuss

Ask students to identify those Review Homework statements they corrected to make a statement true

Quiz for Ch. 3 Choose one of the four sections in the CG pg T-147 Discuss understanding scripture and the Students will need to memorize the ten CCC# 1716-1724 meaning of the beatitudes and the ten commandments CCC# 2052-2074 commandments CCC# 2084-2550

Address the practical means of being a Stress the significance of reaching out good Catholic – Called to be free, to others and adopting an attitude of “it Conscience: where we hear God speak is not about me.” and action speak louder than words. Cover Christian service and practicing Students to complete “My Turn” – it. Right and Wrong ST pg 40 Homework Assignment: Complete “Words to Know” in ST pg. 47 – look up words in the glossary

“Come Holy Spirit” ”…(CG) pg. IV Closing Prayer and ([ST) pg. Iv

Opening Prayer Pray the prayer in the ST pg 58 “My Lord and Guardian Love”

Scripture Reading Using TB have the students look up Romans 8:14-16, 26-28 choose a reader and then discuss especially the last verse 8:28 discussing love of God and the results of doing so

Review Homework Ask students to give definitions of the words they learned

Quiz for Ch. 4 Choose one of the four sections in the Ch pg. T-148 Discuss the Holy Spirit Who he is? When do we receive him? CCC# 197-210 What the Holy Spirit does for us? etc.

Begin an in depth lesson on the Describe/explain faith, hope, charity, CCC# 1805,1812 Theological and Cardinal Virtues and prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance Homework Assignment: Complete “Words to Know” in ST pg.59 – look up words in the glossary

Come Holy Spirit” ”…(CG) pg. IV Closing Prayer and ([ST) pg. Iv

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Opening Prayer Pray the prayer in the ST pg 58 “My Lord and Guardian Love”

Scripture Reading Using TB have the students look up John 14:15-18 choose a reader and then discuss who it is about

Review Homework Ask students to give definitions of the words they learned

Discuss the “Unwrapping of the Holy Students to complete “My Turn” – Spirit” ST pg. 53 Signs of the Spirit ST pg. 53 then discuss

Begin a discussion of what the Holy Spirit means to each student

Cover the Seven Gifts of the Holy Students must memorize the seven CCC# 1830 Spirit individually and thoroughly gifts of the Holy Spirit

Homework Assignment: Memorize the Inform the students they will have an Seven (7) gifts of the Holy Spirit oral quiz on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Opening Prayer Pray the prayer in the ST pg 70 “Act of Contrition”

Scripture Reading Using TB have the students look up Colossians 3:12-17 choose a reader and then discuss who it is about

Review Homework Ask for volunteers to recite the seven (7) Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Quiz for Ch 5 Choose one of the four sections in the CG pg T-149 Discuss “Many, Yet One” CG pg.63 Topic addresses being “ONE” a mark and “Jesus Alive” CG pg. 64 of the Church and being in unity with others and belonging.

Students to complete “My Turn” – Signs of the Spirit ST pg. 64 then discuss

Discussion on the two main parts of the First, discuss the Liturgy of the Word CCC# 1345-1405 Mass – Liturgy of the Word and Explain: Liturgy of the Eucharist First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Gospel Acclamation Gospel Reading Homily Profession of Faith Prayer of the Faithful

Homework Assignment: Complete “My Turn” – Order of the Mass in ST pg. 65

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Opening Prayer Pray the prayer in the ST pg 70 “Act of Contrition”

Using TB have the students look up 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 choose a reader Scripture Reading and then discuss

Review Homework Ask for volunteers to share their homework answers on the order of the Mass

Discuss the Liturgy of the Eucharist Origin - Last Supper “Confirmed in the Spirit” – ST pgs Explain: 104 and 105 Presentation/Preparation of the Gifts Prayer over the offering, CCC# 1136-1186 Eucharistic Prayer Preface Dialogue, Preface Acclamation Consecration, Mystery of Faith Communion Rite, Lords Prayer, Lamb of God Communion, Prayer after Communion Concluding Rite, Final Blessing, Dismissal Homework Assignment: Complete “Words to Know” in ST pg.71 – look up words in the glossary

Closing Prayer “Come Holy Spirit”

Opening Prayer Pray the prayer in the ST pg 82 “Fruits of the Holy Spirit”

Using TB have the students look up 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 choose a reader Scripture Reading and then discuss

Quiz for Ch. 6 Choose one of four sections in CG pg. T-150 Review Homework Ask for volunteers to share their homework answers on the order of the Mass Discuss the “Ready to Witness” and a Students to complete “My Turn” What “Plan for Spiritual Growth can you contribute? ST pg. 76

Begin an in depth lesson on the Gifts of Explain if we allow the Holy Spirit to the Holy Spirit be present and operate in our lives then the fruits he gives us helps to make our life somewhat easier.

Homework Assignment: Memorize the “Fruits of the Holy Spirit

Closing Prayer “Come Holy Spirit”

Opening Prayer Pray the prayer in the ST pg 94“God’s Kind and Generous Love”

Using TB have the students look up Acts of the Apostles 19:1-6 choose a Scripture Reading reader and then discuss

Quiz for Ch 7 Choose one of the four sections in the CG pg. T- 151 Review Homework Ask for volunteers to recite the “Fruits of the Holy Spirit.”

Discuss an overview of “As You Students to complete “My Turn” What CCC# 358-366 Grow”, The Sacrament of Confirmation can you contribute? ST pg. 76 and the “Rite of Confirmation.”

Begin an in depth lesson on the Explain if we allow the Holy Spirit to CCC# 1803-1832 Theological and Cardinal Virtues be present and operate in our lives then the fruits he gives us helps to make our life somewhat easier.

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Follow instructions on “Called and Confirmed” – Faith Focus: The Holy Spirit guides us preparing/presenting the topic, preparing to celebrate the in being the people God calls us to be. viewing the DVD and leading Sacrament of Confirmation discussion in the “Called and The students will summarize the story Confirmed “booklet on pages 5-7. and the characters; describe Marty’s feelings during the various scenes and reflect on their own call to be confirmed.

Weeks 14 thru 28 will cover topics including Confirmation practices, a Genesis/Gym Orientation, and Safe Environment Program, etc. Post confirmation classes will begin a study using the YOUCAT: (Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church) which will consist of readings and discussions.