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2015-2016

Packet Contents

 Welcome Letter  Sacrament Requirements  Calendar of Events  Attendance Policy  Community Service Requirements  Qualifications for Sponsors/Choosing a Sponsor  Saint Paper Format Guidelines  Confirmation “Letter to Father” Format  Confirmation Sponsor Info Form  2 Service Project Forms  Community Service Hours Turn in Form  Sponsor Good Standing Form  Potential Confirmation Interview Questions  List of Saints to Choose from  Confirmation Retreat Form

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Dear Confirmation Candidate,

Welcome to the completion of the Rite of Christian Initiation—your Confirmation! We are very excited that you have chosen to prepare to receive this sacrament! We pray this time of preparation will be a time of spiritual growth as well as a lot of fun.

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Preparation for confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit…To this end, catechesis [preparation] for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community.” (CCC 1309)

Our goal is to be true to this statement of preparation for Confirmation, as our meetings will not cover everything there is to know about the Catholic Church. Instead it is our goal to build upon what you have been learning from your parents, through involvement with religious education throughout your life, and through the high school ministry here at St. Michael. It is our hope that at the end of the ROC Program you will know more about your faith, feel a sense of belonging in the Church, and be closer to Christ.

Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will complete your Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) but is far from the end of your spiritual growth. We hope you will not approach this time as the “last thing” you need to do in your faith, but another step as you continue to grow and go deeper into the beauty of the Catholic Church and the love of Christ. God bless you during this time of preparation!

Please don’t hesitate to contact: Sherri Williams, PCL, 972-279-6581 (ext. 11), or [email protected]

RCIA – SACRAMENT REQUIREMENTS – Student Check List

NAME______GRADE______DO NOT PANIC – WE WILL GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!

Sign of the Cross Initials______Required Paperwork:

Our Father Initials______Birth Certificate Initials______

Hail Mary Initials______Baptismal Certificate Initials______

Glory Be Initials______Saint Name & Report Initials______

Act of Contrition Initials______Sponsor Name Initials______

Angel of God Initials______Sponsor –Confirmation Cert Initials______

Creed Initials______Sponsor-Marriage Cert Initials______

Grace before Meals Initials______Sponsor-Good Standing Form Initials______

10 Commandments Initials______Interview Initials______

7 Sacraments Initials______20 Service Hours Initials______

Participation: Required:

Class Attendance Initials______

7 Gifts of Holy Spirit Initials______Confirmation Retreat Initials______

12 Fruits of Holy Spirit Initials______Mass Attendance Initials______

7 Corporal Works of Mercy Initials______Required Meetings Initials______

7 Spiritual Works of Mercy Initials______1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___

20 Mysteries of Rosary Initials______Reconciliation Initials______

Comments______Recommendation______

______Sherri Williams, Faith Formation Coordinator, or Date Classroom Teacher 3

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DEADLINES & EVENTS

Please keep a copy of ALL documents submitted to the office.

Sep. 21 (Mon) Required Parent Orientation (YR), Handbook, Calendar

Oct. 5 (Mon) Confirmation Sponsor Info Due

Oct 25 (Sun) Rite of Acceptance & Welcoming - All RCIA(2) – 10:30 AM Mass with Parent and/or Sponsor

Nov. 9 (Mon) Saint Paper Due

Jan. 6 (Wed) Confirmation Retreat Form + $120 Fee Due—All must attend a Confirmation Retreat Jan 7-13 (Late) LATE FORM SUBMISSION: ADD $40 LATE FEE. NO FORMS ACCEPTED AFTER JAN. 13, 2016

Jan. 12 (Mon) Sponsor Good Standing Form & additional related documents Due Sponsor must take FORM to their church to be be filled out by their Parish Church Secretary or pastor. The Form must include the Church stamp, the Confirmation Certificate & Marriage License (must be in Catholic Church). Return all papers to the Faith Formation Office by Jan 12.

Jan. 22-24 Confirmation Retreat Weekend (Will be attending with the EDGE Confirmation Candidates) (Fri-Sun) +Check-in begins at 6pm on Friday in the Youth Room – Bus leaves at 6:30pm. +Pick-up time – no later than 2:30pm on Sunday at St. Michael

Feb. 14 (Sun) Rite of Sending - RCIA(2) Non-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop – 10:30 AM Mass with Parent and/or Sponsor

Feb. 22 (Mon) “Letter to Father” due (see packet)

Feb. 27 (Sat) RCIA 1st Communion Workshop – 8:30 AM - 2 PM

Feb. 21 (Sun) Rite of Call to Continuing Conversion – All Baptized RCIA(2) REQUIRED

Feb. 28 (Sun) 1st Scrutiny – ALL RCIA NON-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop– 10:30 AM Mass Feb. 29 (Mon) Service Projects & Service Hours Paperwork Due—Submit all hours at once . **THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE—NO EXCEPTIONS— CONFIRMATION WILL BE DELAYED** Mar. 6 (Sun) 2nd Scrutiny – ALL RCIA NON-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop– 10:30 AM Mass Mar. 13 (Sun) 3rd Scrutiny – ALL RCIA NON-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop– 10:30 AM Mass

Mar. 26 (Sat) Confirmation Rehearsal—Confirmation Candidate AND Sponsor Time: 9:00 AM Where: Assigned Classrooms +If a proxy is needed, they must first meet the same requirements as the Sponsor. Please notify and submit all documents for the proxy to the Faith Formation Office PRIOR TO February 29, 2016. Mar. 26 (Sat) Confirmation Mass—Confirmation Candidate AND Sponsor Arrive: 7:30 PM Where: Assigned Classrooms REMEMBER: Classes are not over until April 25, 2016. You must return! 5

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2015-2016 RCIA SACRAMENT REQUIRED PARENT MEETING SCHEDULE

RCIA PARENTS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL 4 WORKSHOPS BELOW. However, you have the option to CHOOSE ONE OF THE two or three options in each workshop that best fits your schedule. SIGN IN SHEETS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER EACH PARENT WORKSHOP SESSION.

PARENT WORKSHOP #1 Oct. 18 Confirmation Parent Workshop #1 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Oct. 19 Confirmation Parent Workshop #1 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Oct. 21 Confirmation Parent Workshop #1 8th-12th grade parents (Wed) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Room 110-120 (subject to change)

PARENT WORKSHOP #2 Nov. 8 Confirmation Parent Workshop #2 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Nov. 9 Confirmation Parent Workshop #2 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change)

PARENT WORKSHOP #3 Jan 24 Confirmation Parent Workshop #3 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Jan 25 Confirmation Parent Workshop #3 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Jan 27 Confirmation Parent Workshop #3 8th-12th grade parents (Wed) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Room 110-120 (subject to change)

PARENT WORKSHOP #4 Feb 7 Confirmation Parent Workshop #4 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Feb 8 Confirmation Parent Workshop #4 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change)

RCIA ATTENDANCE POLICY

Strong attendance by each candidate is extremely important. As a result, the following attendance policy has been adopted:

 RCIA Requirements o Class attendance is required. o Because Easter is so early in 2016, absences must be limited to one(1). If your teen does not meet this requirement their Confirmation may be delayed. o Three(3) tardies = one absence. o If your teen absolutely has to miss a class, the teen must contact the office and coordinate with the teacher.

 MASS ATTENDANCE o Mass attendance is a non-negotiable requirement. Illness is a legitimate excuse. o If you do not attend St. Michael’s Mass you will need to provide a bulletin from the church that you attended with the current Sunday date on the calendar. You will turn in the bulletin to your teacher the following Monday.

 RETREAT ATTENDANCE o The hope is that all candidates can attend the St. Michael Confirmation Retreat. If it is not possible to attend this retreat, the candidate may attend another Confirmation Retreat at another church – it will be the candidate and/or the parents’ responsibility to find another retreat. Our retreat is the preferred retreat for preparation for Confirmation. If you have a conflict with the ROC Retreat please let the coordinator know.

 EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF CLASSES DUE TO WEATHER o Emergency text will be sent – ARE YOU REGISTERED FOR REMIND text service? If no, text to number 81010 and put @rciah in the message area. o In the event of seeing if classes are cancelled due to weather please go to the parish website: www.stmichaelgarland.org and/or the parish Face Book page. Thank you!

COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT **All Hours Due (Hand in together) – February 29, 2016 The community service requirement must be fulfilled through participation in TWO SERVICE PROJECTS, plus Additional Hours to equal 20 hours total. These can be done at or outside of St. Michael’s. A true spirit of service is not just about accumulating a certain number of service hours or completing a certain number of projects, but instead is about the desire to help others. The hope is that through participation in service projects you will grow to incorporate the service of others as an important part of your faith. Parents are encouraged to participate in service activities!

The requirements are as follows:

 A service project is simply a project that benefits others in the church or community. Service Projects should typically last around 4 hours or more. Examples of this include playing an active role in the Mass such as being an altar server, usher, lector; being a Sunday school aide; volunteering for parish events like St. Michael’s Feast Day, Hike for Life, Vacation Bible School, Mission Possible, Special Olympics; helping with the food bank; etc. A service project is not something like helping your parents out at home (you should do that anyway!), but something that involves a time commitment and significant investment of yourself.

 Service Projects you help within the summer and fall semester can be used to meet this requirement.

 After completing a service project please fill out the Service Project form and turn it in. Even if you do a project sponsored by St. Michael, please still fill out and turn in the service project form so your file is complete. You do not need a supervisor’s signature for a service project completed at St. Michael, but you must still turn in a form.  There will be a variety of service project opportunities announced throughout the year through the church bulletin, the EDGE, or Faith Formation classes. You can always find service project opportunities on your own as well.

APPROVED SERVICE PROJECT EXAMPLES  St. Michael’s Feast Day o September 19, 2015 . Look for Bulletin Announcements. Contact the person in charge to volunteer.  Hike 4 Life o October 3, 2015, 9 AM – 12:30 PM . Visit www.hikeforlifetexas.org for more info.  40 Days for Life o Visit www.prolifedallas.org and watch bulletin for Schedule for St. Michael

 Halloween Carnival o October 24, 2015 . Contact Diane Salazar for more information & to sign up to help  Mardi Gras Dance o February 6, 2016 . Contact Diane Salazar for more information & to sign up to help  Habitat for Humanity o 972-272-8530 and www.garlandhfh.org o Individual project that you can volunteer by yourself

 St. Michael Food Pantry o Anytime Monday thru Friday from 9am-11:30am . Contact Nick Nicholson for more details  Altar Society Seasonal Church Clean Up o TBA . Contact Gloria Perez or Laura Fowler for more information and sign up  Live Stations of the Cross o For 7th grade to start working on next year’s service projects/hours o Live Presentation – Friday, March 25, 2016 . Contact Richard Sesbino for more information and sign up. Practices are usually on Sundays for 2 months before Good Friday. Will reenact the Passion of the Christ at Good Friday’s Live Stations

Please note that volunteer hours that you do at school already will not count toward your service projects and hours. No double dipping of hours will be accepted. **Other activities will be announced throughout the year**

Qualifications for Sponsor

In order for a person to be qualified as a sponsor for Confirmation, the following requirements must be met:

 The sponsor must be sixteen years or older

 The sponsor must be a practicing Catholic who has been Confirmed and has already received the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist

 If the sponsor is married, the marriage must be considered sacramental by the Catholic Church. This includes if a person is divorced and remarried. If you have questions about what constitutes a sacramental marriage please double check with Richard.

 The sponsor does not need to be the same gender as the candidate.

 The sponsor or proxy cannot be the father or the mother of the candidate.

 It is recommended that the sponsor not be someone you are dating.

 The candidate can have only one sponsor.

It is desirable that the one who took the role of godmother or godfather at Baptism also be the sponsor for Confirmation, if possible. Please involve your parents in the decision of whom you should choose to be your sponsor.

If the sponsor is unable to be at the Confirmation Mass, another Catholic in good standing may be asked to “stand in” or (proxy) at the actual ceremony (cannot be a parent). The sponsors will be mailed information including a guide for discussion with the candidate.

Choosing A Sponsor

WHO SHOULD YOU CHOOSE AS A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?

Someone whom you know that is a practicing Catholic in “good standing” with the Church. This person does not have to be perfect, as none of us are. Instead, a good candidate is a person who strives to live a holy life and to actively live their Catholic faith. This would involve living a sacramental life by attending Mass every Sunday and Reconciliation frequently. It should be someone who you admire and someone who can help you better live out your Catholic faith. It is also helpful if it is someone you feel you can talk about your faith and things going on in your life.

There may be different aspects of the Christian life that are most important to you in a sponsor. Maybe you admire their holiness, or their prayerfulness, or their commitment to service, or their willingness to sacrifice for others, or how they are living out their vocation. There are many things you can look for in a sponsor, but hopefully it is someone who exhibits love for God and their Catholic faith, integrity, virtue, and a commitment to a life of holiness.

WHY DO YOU NEED A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?

The way the saints became saints was by learning from other holy people, namely other saints! They were individuals that wanted to do good, please God, and someday go to heaven. Your sponsor is an additional role model and another guide. When you go on a journey you have to plan where to go, what to take, who to go with, and how you’re going to get there. Your sponsor will be another person who will help you to grow in your faith, guide you in what steps you need to take to do that, make suggestions to help you in the right direction for your life, and ultimately be with you and God in heaven. Your sponsor will also be responsible for making sure you act as a true witness to Christ and that you have prepared for this Sacrament.

Choosing Your Saint **paper due – November 9, 2015

The letter should be typed (Font: Times Roman; Font Size: 12, double spaced 1 to 2 pages long

A part of the Confirmation process is choosing a saint and writing a report on that saint. The name of the saint you choose is the name that you will be Confirmed under. For example if you choose St. Anthony, you will be Confirmed: “Anthony, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Often, people question why they have to write a report about a saint. The report is just a way to get to know more about the saint that you are choosing. The real importance is in really learning about different saints to find a saint that you really feel a connection with!

So, why is it even important to pick a saint? As Catholics, we know the power of having Mary and the saints pray (or interceded) for us. Many saints are patrons of different things, meaning they are the special protector or supporter of certain areas. For example, St. Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians and St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals. You may decide to choose a saint based upon what they are the patron of, but whatever saint you choose, they also become your patron. This means that they will be looking out for you in a special way for your entire life, until one day when you meet them in heaven!!

The saints also are great examples for us now of how to live our faith in the hope of getting to heaven. The saints came from different backgrounds, experienced different things, faced different struggles, but all loved Jesus and are now with Him in heaven. Like when white light passes through a prism and you can see the different colors, the saints allowed God to use them to reveal His different aspects, like His mercy, love, and faithfulness. There is also a great significance in taking on the saint’s name as your own. We see in both the Old and New Testament of the Bible the significance of names and how God gave people new names at important points in their lives. For example Abram became Abraham, Jacob became Israel, and Simon became Peter. (To find out what happened to this people check out Genesis 17:1-8, 32:23-29, and Matt 16:13-20!)

So, choosing a saint and taking on their names is not just one more thing you ‘have to do’ to get Confirmed. It is a huge part of this important step in your life and a reflection of the beauty of the Catholic faith. So, please, take some time to find a saint you really have a connection with. If you have any trouble deciding on a saint, just ask and we will be happy to help!!

Paper should include: YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME; factual info about the saint; when he/she was born and died; where he/she was from; what his/her life was like; why this person is a saint; why you chose this saint; where you found your info (websites, books, magazines, articles, etc.)

Where to research: -www.catholic.org/saints -www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm -www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.html -St. Michael’s library/faith formation office 13

Confirmation “Letter To Father” Format **due February 22, 2016

Another part of the Confirmation process is to write a letter to the Priest who administers the Sacrament. In this letter, you express something about yourself and what you have done to prepare to receive this Sacrament.

The letter should be typed (Font: Times Roman; Font Size: 12, double spaced and signed and can follow the example below:

Confirmation Letter Template Date Dear Reverend Father Mehan,

My name is ______. I want to be confirmed at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Garland, Texas. I ask for Confirmation because (one paragraph with minimum three (3) sentences) ______.

In order to prepare for Confirmation, I have______(studied, attended classes, prayed, service projects, special activities, etc.) (one paragraph with minimum three (3) sentences) ______.

For my Confirmation Saint, I selected ______. I chose this Saint because (one paragraph with minimum three (3) sentences) ______.

I selected ______to be my sponsor because (one paragraph with minimum three (3) sentences) ______. NOTE: this is a sample template; you can include anything you wish in your letter to Father.

Sincerely, YOUR SIGNATURE (FIRST & LAST) YOUR NAME TYPED (FIRST & LAST) 14

CONFIRMATION PAPERWORK

Please put in a very safe place.

Replacement packets provided by the Faith Formation Office - $5 each

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Confirmation Sponsor Information Form **due October 5, 2015 (To be filled out by Confirmation Candidate)

Candidate Name:______First Last Candidate’s Saint Name: ______

Sponsor’s Full Name: ______First (not nickname) Last

Sponsor’s Street Address: ______Apt______

City: ______State:______Zip:______

Sponsors Email Address: ______

(We must have the sponsor’s current mailing address as we will be mailing important information about their role of sponsor.)

Sponsor’s Email: ______

1. Has Sponsor Received: Baptism Yes No Confirmation Yes No First Communion Yes No (If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)

2. Is sponsor a practicing Catholic? Yes No (If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)

3. Sponsors Current Marital Status: Single Married Divorced Widow

4. If married, is the marriage in the Roman Catholic Church or is it recognized as Sacramental? Yes No (If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)

5. If divorced, is the person remarried? Yes No

6. If remarried, was the 1st annulled by the Catholic Church? Yes No (If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)

7. Is sponsor 16 or older? Yes No

8. Relationship to the sponsor: ______

PLEASE NOTE: A person must answer “YES” to questions 1, 2, 5, 6 (if married), and 7 to be able to be a Confirmation sponsor.

Turn in all Service Hours FORMS at ONE TIME, please.

We will NOT accept incomplete packets.

1st Service Project Form – Minimum 3 hr Project

Name______

Date______

Location of project: ______

Description of service project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences):

______

What most impacted you about this project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences):

______

Signature of Supervisor: ______

2nd Service Project Form– Minimum 3 hr Project

Name______

Date______

Location of project: ______

Description of service project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences): ______

______

What most impacted you about this project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences):

______

Signature of Supervisor: ______

Community Service Hours All other Service Hours to equal 20 TOTAL are DUE on February 29, 2016

Student Name:______Each Confirmation Participant is required to do complete a total of 20 Service Hours (combination of two (2) Service Projects and Community/Spiritual Service hours)

Date Service Hours Signature & Completed Contact number

Examples of Different Types of Service Hours Community o Local Food Pantry o Visitation to Local Nursing Home o Attend any Pro-life Activities o Volunteer to help at scheduled Church Clean Up days o Various on-site Parish Projects (ex. St. Michael’s Feast Day)

Faith Formation Program o Teachers Assistant for Pre-K to 6th Grade o Office Aide o Vacation Bible School Volunteer

Spiritual Service Hours o Stations of the Cross o Adoration in the Chapel o Attend parish missions (that are NOT during EDGE class)

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SPONSOR GOOD STANDING FORM **due January 11, 2016 (Must be filled out by the Sponsor & his/her registered parish)

Sponsor’s Name: ______

I wish to be a Sponsor for: ______

I am a registered Parishioner of: ______(Parish)

(City)______(State)______(Zip)______

Per the 1983 Canon Law and Pastor’s Policy, sponsors must:

 Be a registered and an active member of a parish  Have received the three (3) Sacraments of Initiation: o Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation  If applicable, must be married in the Catholic Church

All documents must be attached to this form:

 Copy of 1st Communion and Confirmation Certificate  Copy of Marriage Certificate, if applicable (Must be married in Catholic Church)  This “Letter of Good Standing”, signed and sealed by the Secretary or Pastor of current parish

In accepting this responsibility, I affirm that I will support the above named Candidate in his/her effort to live a Christian life that reflects the spirit of the teachings of the Catholic faith.

Sponsor’s Signature: ______Date:______

I certify that the person noted above is registered member of this parish, and is in good standing.

Parish Secretary/Pastor Name (Please Print) ______

Parish Secretary/Pastor’s Signature:______Date:______

Parish seal must be stamped on this document.

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CONFIRMATION INTERVIEW REVIEW PREPARATION MATERIAL

CONFIRMATION INTERVIEW MATERIALS

CANDIDATE INTERVIEW REVIEW GUIDE PG1 Confirmation candidates will be reviewing and mastering the following topics. Parents and sponsors should assist candidates in reviewing this material.

The Ten Commandments (know in order & by number) Beatitudes 1. I am the Lord, your God, and you shall  Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs not have strange gods before me. is the kingdom of heaven. 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord  Blessed are the meek, for they shall your God, in vain. possess the earth. 3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.  Blessed are they who mourn, for they 4. Honor your father and mother. shall be comforted. 5. You shall not kill.  Blessed are they who hunger and thirst 6. You shall not commit adultery. for justice, for they shall be satisfied. 7. You shall not steal.  Blessed are the merciful, for they shall 8. You shall not bear false witness against obtain mercy. your neighbor.  Blessed are the pure of heart, for they 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s shall see God. wife.  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they 10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s shall be called the children of God. goods.  Blessed are those who suffer persecution

for justice’s sake, for theirs is the Sacraments kingdom of heaven.  Baptism

 Confirmation Corporal Works of Mercy  Holy Eucharist  To feed the hungry  Reconciliation  To give drink to the thirsty  To clothe the naked  Holy Orders  To visit the imprisoned  Matrimony  To shelter the homeless  Anointing of the Sick  To care for the sick

 To bury the dead Spiritual Works of Mercy  To correct the sinner. The Lord’s Prayer  To teach the ignorant Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be  To counsel the doubtful thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be  To comfort the sorrowful done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us  To bear wrongs patiently this day our daily bring; and forgive us our  To forgive all injuries trespasses as we forgive those who trespass  To pray for the living and the dead against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. 26

CANDIDATE INTERVIEW REVIEW Gifts of the Holy Spirit GUIDE - PG2 Wisdom Knowledge Understanding Piety Apostles Creed Counsel Fear of the Lord I believe in God, the Father almighty, Fortitude

Creator of heaven and earth. Fruits of the Holy Spirit and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, Love Joy Peace who was conceived by the Holy our Lord, Patience Kindness Goodness Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, Faithfulness Gentleness Self-Control suffered under Pontius Pilate, Modesty Chastity Generosity was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; Sign of the Cross on the third day he rose again In the name of the Father, and of the Son, from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. and is seated at the right hand of God the Holy Days of Obligation Father almighty; from there he will 1. Every Sunday come to judge the living and the dead. 2. Jan. 1 – Mary, Mother of God I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic 3. Aug.15 – Assumption Church, the communion of saints, the 6. Nov. 1 – All Saints forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the 7. Dec. 8 – Immaculate Conception body, and life everlasting. Amen. 8. Dec. 25 – Christmas Glory Be Grace before Meals Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and Bless us, O Lord, and these Your gifts which to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the we are about to receive from Your bounty, beginning, is now and ever shall be, world through Christ our Lord. Amen without end. Amen. The Great Commandments Hail Mary 1. You shall love the Lord your God with Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with your whole heart, with your whole soul you. Blessed are you among women, and and with your whole mind. blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. 2. You shall love your neighbor as Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us yourself. sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. Twelve Apostles Peter James Act of Contrition Andrew Thaddeus My, God, I am sorry for all my sins, with all James Thomas my heart. In choosing to do wrong and John Matthew failing to do good, I have sinned against Philip Simon you whom I should love above all things. I Bartholomew firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid Laws of the Church whatever leads me to sin. Amen. 1. Attend Mass on Sundays & Holydays 2. Confess sins at least once a year 3. Receive Communion during Easter 4. Observe days of Fast and Abstinence 5. Provide for the needs of the Church

 What is Lent? Forty Days of Fasting, CANDIDATE INTERVIEW REVIEW Praying, Alms Giving in preparation for GUIDE PG3 the Celebration of Easter.

 What is Grace? God’s Life in Us and a  What is the Triduum? Holy Thursday, free gift from God. Good Friday and Holy Saturday

 What is the Holy Trinity? God the  Father, God the Son, and God the Holy What did Jesus do on Holy Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath? Spirit He Rested in the tomb.  What is an indulgence? A way provided by the Church for a sinner to  What gifts are brought up to the altar at get rid of debt due to sin. the Offertory?

 What is Mortal Sin? Give An Example. Bread, Wine, Water A grave sin. Can only be forgiven in Sacrament of Reconcilation. Example is  What happens to these gifts at the breaking one of the 10 commandments. Consecration? They are changed to the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus  What is Original Sin? First sin Christ through the actions and words of committed by Adam & Eve. the Priest at the Consecration. This miracle is marked by the ringing of the  What is a Venial Sin? Give an bells during Consecration. Example. A lesser sin. Example is a General Laws of Fast & Abstinence white lie. Fast: All adults, 18 up to the beginning of  What is the Assumption? Mary their sixtieth (59) year, are bound by the law assumed into heaven by God. of fasting. Fasting allows one full meal, but  What is the Acension? Jesus’ Ascension a light breakfast and lunch are not into heaven by His own power. forbidden. Pastors and parents are to see to it that children while not bound to the law  Discuss the Final Things- What of fast and abstinence are educated and happens at our death? We have our introduced to an authentic sense of Particular judgement. We will go to penance. either: Heaven, Hell or Purgatory. Abstinence: All persons 14 years and older  What is Purgatory and what does it are bound by the law of abstinence. mean? A place of temporal punishment Abstinence means not eating meat. due for sin after death. Purgatory means to cleanse ones soul Days of Fast & Abstinence Ash Wednesday (Fast & Abstinence)  What is Advent? Season of 4 weeks of Good Friday (Fast & Abstinence) preparation before Christmas. ALL Fridays of Lent (abstinence)

Four Gospels Four Marks of the Church Matthew Mark One Catholic Luke John Holy Apostolic

CANDIDATE INTERVIEW REVIEW The Five Luminous Mysteries GUIDE PG4 (Thursday) 1. Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan 2. Jesus’ Self-manifestation at the The Rosary Wedding of Cana The Rosary is a meditative prayer. It 3. Jesus’ Proclamation of the Kingdom consists of a series of beads on which we of God. pray traditional prayers such as the Creed, 4. The Transfiguration Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be while 5. The Institution of Eucharist we think about special events in the life of

Jesus and Mary. The Five Sorrowful Mysteries

(Tuesday & Friday) -Begin Praying the Rosary with the Crucifix. 1. The Agony in the Garden -Pray the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles 2. The Scourging at the Pillar Creed. 3. The Crowning with Thorns -On the first bead pray one Our Father. 4. The Carrying of the Cross -Next 3 beads a Hail Mary each. 5. The Crucifixion and Death -On the next space one Glory Be to the

Father. The Five Glorious Mysteries

(Wednesday & Sunday) Begin the first decade on the next beed, say 1. The Resurrection one Our Father and then ten Hail Marys on 2. The Ascension the row of beads following it. After the 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon decade pray one Glory Be to the Father. the Apostles Continue the remaining decades with an 4. The Assumption of Mary into Our Father on each single bead and ten Hail Heaven Marys on each row of beads. Conclude 5. The Crowning of Mary in Heaven each decade with a Glory Be to the Father.

Pray the Hail Holy Queen prayer to finish As you pray each decade, think of one of the rosary the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, or Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our Glorious Mysteries, or a special event in the life, our sweetness and our hope! To you life of Jesus and Mary. do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning The Five Joyful Mysteries and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, (Monday & Saturday) then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of

1. The Annunciation mercy toward us, and after this our exile,

2. The Visitation show us the blessed fruit of your womb,

3. The Birth of Jesus Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin

4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Mary! Temple

5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

~Saint Adrian ~ Saint Catherine Patron of soldiers Patron of Philosophers, Secretaries, Spinsters ~Saint Agatha ~ Saint Cecelia Patron of Bell founders and Breast diseases Patron of Poets, Singers, Composers, Musicians, the ~Saint Agnes Throat and Vocalists Patron of Rape ~ Saint Charles Borromeo ~ Saint Agnes Patron of Clergy, Colic, Stomach trouble and Ulcers Patron of Chastity and Girl Scouts ~ Saint Christina ~ Saint Alban Patron of Millers, Insanity and Psychiatrists Patron of Refugees ~ Saint Christopher ~ Saint Albert Patron of Bachelors, Drivers, Travel and Travellers Patron of Medical technologists and Scientists ~ Saint Clare of Assisi ~ Saint Alexis Patron of Television Patron of pilgrims and beggars ~ Saint Clement ~ Saint Alphonsus Patron of Tanners and Mariners Patron of Vocations ~ Saint David ~ Saint Ambrose Patron Saint of Wales and Doves Patron of Learning ~ Saint Dennis ~ Saint Andrew Patron of France and Headaches Patron of Scotland ~ Saint Dominic Savio ~ Saint Anne Patron of Choir members Patron of Grandmothers, Mothers, Women in labor ~ Saint Dominic and Horse riders Patron of Astronomers and Astronomy ~ Saint Anthony ~ Saint Dorothy Patron of Lost articles, the Poor, Amputees and Patron of Florists Cemetery workers ~ Saint Dunstan ~ Saint Appolonia Patron of Goldsmiths and Locksmiths Patron of Dentists ~ Saint Dymphna ~ Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo Patron of Family harmony, Insanity, Mental illness, Patron of Theologians Nerves and Runaways ~ Saint Barbara - ~ Saint Edmund Patron Ammunition workers, Architects, Builders, Patron Saint of England before the adoption of St. Miners, Storms and Sudden death George ~ Saint Barnabas ~ Saint Elizabeth Patron of Cyprus Patron of Separated spouses and Difficult marriages ~ Saint Bartholomew ~ Saint Elmo aka St. Erasmus of Formiae Patron of Plasterers Patron Saint of Sailors ~ Saint Benedict ~ Saint Eligius aka Eloy or Eloi - Patron of Monks and Poisoning Patron of Goldsmiths, Blacksmiths, Horses, Taxi ~ Saint Bernadine Drivers & Mechanics Patron of Advertising ~ Saint Euphemia ~ Saint Bernadino Patron of Rovinj, Croatia Patron of Impulsive and uncontrolled gambling ~ Saint Eustace ~ Saint Bernard patron of Hunters and those facing adversity Patron of the Alps, Mountain climbers, Skiers and ~ Saint Felicitas or Felicity of Rome Jewelers patron of Widows and Mothers of Dead Sons ~ Saint Blaise ~ Saint Florian Patron of Wild animals Patron of Austria, Firefighters and chimney sweeps ~ Saint Bonaventura ~ Saint Francis De Sales Patron of Bowel disorders Patron of Confessors, the Deaf, Journalists and ~ Saint Boniface - Germany, Teachers Patron of Tailors and Brewers ~ Saint Francis of Assisi ~ Saint Brendan Patron of Animals, Birds, Fire, Merchants and Patron of Navigators and Sailors Solitary death ~ Saint Bridget ~ Saint Francis Xavier Patron of Ireland and Fallen women patron of the Orient, Missionaries, Navigators and ~ Saint Camillus Sailors Patron of Nurses and the Sick ~ Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini ~ Saint Catherine of Sienna Patron of Immigrants, emigrants, Missioners and Patron of Italy, Jurors and Fire prevention Wine makers

~ Saint Gabriel ~ Saint John Patron of Youth, Clerics and Communications Patron of Heart ailments and Orators workers ~ Saint John Vianney ~ Saint Genesius Patron of Pawnbrokers and Priests Patron of Actors, Comedians, Dancers, Epilepsy ~ Saint Joseph and Lawyers Patron of Belgium, Carpenters, Married couples ~ Saint George ` and Pioneers Patron of England, Chivalry and Soldiers ~ Saint Joseph/Saint Anne ~ Saint Gerard Patron of Canada Patron of Pregnant women and those Falsely ~ Saint Jude accused Patron of Desperation ands Hopeless causes ~ Saint Germaine ~ Saint Julian Hospitaller Patron of Child abuse Patron of Hospitality, innkeepers, travelers, and ~ Saint Gertrude boatmen Patron of West Indies ~ Saint Lawrence ~ Saint Giles Patron of Fire and Banks Patron of Disabled - Beggars and lepers ~ Saint Leonard ~ Saint Gregory the Great Patron of Prisoners, captives, and slaves Patron of Teachers, Students and Musicians ~ Saint Lidwina ~ Saint Helena Patron of Skaters Patron of Archaeologists ~ Saint Louis ~ Saint Henry Patron of Child Death Patron of Childless and of the Handicapped ~ Saint Louise ~ Saint Hippolytus Patron of Orphans and Widows Patron of horses, prisons and prison officers ~ Saint Lucy ~ Saint Hubert Patron of the Poor, Cutters, Eyes, Peddlers, Patron of Hunters and Mathematicians Saddlers and Salespersons ~ Saint Ignatius Loyola ~ Saint Lucy/Saint Lawrence Patron of Jesuit Order and Retreats Patrons of Blindness ~ Saint Ignatius of Antioch ~ Saint Luke Patron of Churches in the eastern Mediterranean Patron of Artists, Doctors, Jewelers, Physicians, ~ Saint Isidore Sculptors and Surgeons Patron of Ranchers ~ Saint Margaret Mary ~ Saint Ives Patron of Polio Patron of Advocates and Judges ~ Saint Margaret of Antioch ~ Saint James the Greater patron of Women in Childbirth Patron of Pilgrims, arthritis, Blacksmiths and ~ Saint Margaret Laborers Patron of Homelessness ~ Saint James the Less ~ Saint Mark Patron of Hat makers Patron of Venice, Glaziers and Stained glass ~ St. Januarius workers patron of Naples and volcanic eruptions ~ Saint Martha ~ Saint Jerome Patron of Housewives, Domestic workers and Patron of Librarians, Scholars, Students and Servants Abandoned children ~ Saint Martin ~ Saint Joan of Arc Patron of Vintners and Alcoholics Patron of France, Service women and Virgins ~ Saint Martin de Porres ~ Saint John Berchman Patron of Negroes Patron of Alter / Mass servers ~ Saint Saint Mary Magdalene ~ Saint John Bosco Patron of Frail and Penitent Women Patron of Editors ~ Saint Matthew ~ Saint John Nepomuk - Patron of Accountants, Bankers, Bookkeepers, Patron of Silence and Floods Stock brokers, Tax collectors ~ Saint John Regis ~ Saint Matthias Patron of Medical social workers Patron of Carpenters and Tailors ~ Saint John the Baptist ~ Saint Maurice Patron of Baptism, Conversion and Tailors Patron of Infantrymen, Cramp and Swordsmiths ~ Saint John the Evangelist ~ Saint Maximilian Kolbe Patron of Book sellers, Art dealers and Printers Patron of Drug Addiction

~ Saint Michael Patron of Battles, Germany, Grocers, Police officers, Radiologists, Seafarers ~ Saint Monica ~ Saint Winifred Patron of Alcoholism, Bakers, Brewers, Children, Patron of Virgins

Coopers, Greece and Peace ~ Saint Pancras Patron of Children ~ Saint Pantaleon Patron of Physicians ~ Saint Patrick Patron of Ireland, Snake bites and Tooth ache ~ Saint Paul the Hermit Patron of Clothing ~ Saint Paul Patron of Authors, Press, Publishers and Writers ~ Saint Peregrine Patron of Cancer and Skin diseases ~ Saint Philip Patron of Cooks and Bakers ~ Saint Phocas Patron of Gardeners ~ Saint Raphael Patron of Pharmacists, Chemists, Eye diseases, Lovers and Shepherds ~ Saint Rita Patron of Healing of wounds, Loneliness and Tumors ~ Saint Robert Patron of Catechists ~ Saint Roch Patron of Dogs, Plague and Pestilence ~ Saint Rose of Lima Patron of South America and against Vanity ~ Saint Scholastica Patron of Convulsions in Children and rain ~ Saint Sebastian Patron of Athletes, Enemies of religion, Gardeners, Iron mongers, Undertakers ~ Saint Stephen Patron of Austria, Casket makers, Hungary and Stone masons ~ Saint Swithin Weather ~ Saint Theresa of Avila Patron of Headache sufferers ~ Saint Thomas Aquinas Patron of Universities and Students ~ Saint Thomas More Patron of Civil servants, Court Workers, Lawyers and Widowers ~ Saint Ursula Patron of Young Girls ~ Saint Victor the Moor or Victor of Milan Patron of Varese, Italy ~ Saint Victor of Marseilles Patron of Torture Victims ~ Saint William Patron of Adopted children