Homework Packet Due: February 7, 2021
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Student’s Name: Parent Signature: (REQUIRED) Confirmation - Year I 2020-2021 St. Mary of Vernon Parish Catholic Faith Homework Packet Due: February 7, 2021 Candidates must complete and submit the packet to the PREP office before or by the above due. If a candidate scores less than 85% on their responses, the packet will be returned to the candidate. The parents will be notified by email and a new due date will be given at that time. Students are expected to make all the necessary corrections within that time period and return the corrected packet to the PREP office. Parents are asked to review their teen’s answers and check that the packet is done neatly before submitting the packet to the PREP office. A parent signature is required in the designated space on the cover of the packet. Please note that unsigned packets will not be accepted by the PREP office. The following resources will be of great assistance in completing the packet: • Finding God series by Loyola Press, the textbook being used in the PREP ministry. • The 6th grade textbook section, Prayers and Practices of Our Faith section in the back of the book, is especially helpful. • Break‐Through Catholic Youth Bible Use ONLY a Catholic Bible to answer all Scripture questions in the packet. Parish Sunday Bulletin Our parish Sunday Bulletin is helpful when answering questions pertaining to parish staff and ministries. Internet Parents should be vigilant as to which websites their teens are accessing for their personal safety, as some material can be inappropriate for minor children. PREP Homework Packet Study Hall Study Halls are offered by the PREP office to assist both Year I and Year II candidates in completing all assignments and requirements. Dates are yet to be determined. Parents will be notified via text message with the schedule. STUDENTS MUST RSVP TO THE PREP OFFICE TO ATTEND A STUDY HALL SESSION WITHIN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DATE. THIS WILL ASSURE WE HAVE ADEQUATE ADULT SUPERVISION. Students need to bring the following items to the Study Hall: · Finding God Textbook(s) · Break‐Through Catholic Youth Bible · A healthy snack and drink Parent Assistance during the Study Hall • Parent assistance is needed to offer the Study Halls option to our candidates. • Parish staff is required to adhere to the standards and guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of Chicago through the Protecting God’s Children program. • This means that a minimum of two adults always need to be present. Parents are not required to assist the candidates in completing the assignments. • If we do not have adequate parental assistance scheduled for the Study Hall, it will be canceled. Parents should not simply drop off their teen to the Study Hall. Please come inside to make sure we are adequately staffed. If a volunteer fails to show up for the session, it too will be canceled. You will need to come back to the Parish Center to pick up your teen. The Church-The People of God Fill in the blanks below 1. The name of our parish: _______________________________________________ 2. Our pastor’s name is: _________________________________________________ 3. Who is our Pastoral Associate? ________________________________________ 4. Name our Deacons: (Write Full Names) ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ 5. Who serves as the Director of Religious Education? _______________________ 6. Who serves as Youth Minister? __________________________ 7. Who serves as the Director of Music? __________________ 8. What is the weekend Mass schedule at our parish? _______________________ 9. What day and time is the sacrament of Reconciliation regularly offered at our parish? ______________________ 10. We live in what Archdiocese? ____________________________________________ 11. What is the name of our Cardinal? ________________________________________ 12. What is the name of our Pope? ___________________________________________ 13. It is the official residence of the Pope and is the smallest country in the world? ______________ 14. Who was the first Pope? _________________________________________________ 15. What is the name of the official teaching office of the Church? __________________ Catholic Signs & Symbols Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below Sanctuary Ambo Tabernacle Ashes Paschal Candle Chalice Altar Crucifix Ambry Lamp Book of the Gospels Baptismal Font Incense Presider’s Chair Credence Table Sanctuary 1. The lectern from which the Word of God is proclaimed. __________________ 2. A safe, secure cabinet where the consecrated bread or Blessed Sacrament is kept. The Body of Christ is reserved so it can be distributed to the sick and dying. __________________ 3 3. This is the large white symbol that is lit at the Easter Vigil. It is a symbol of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who dispels the darkness of the world. __________________ 4. The cup used during Mass that holds the wine before the Consecration and the Blood of Christ after the Consecration. It represents the cup used at the Last Supper and is a symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice and eternal life. __________________ 5. The light that burns near the tabernacle to indicate the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. The light serves as a reminder that Christ, the light, is with us. __________________ 6. From burnt palms, this symbol reminds us of our sins and our need for God. __________________ 7. This is representative of Jesus’ dead body. __________________ 8. This cabinet holds the Holy Oils used when the sacraments are given. It is in the column by the Baptismal font at St. Mary of Vernon Parish. __________________ 9. This fragrant smoke rises when this is burned and is a symbol of prayers rising to God. __________ 10. This is the central focal point in a church and a symbol of Christ. It is the place where the sacrifice of the cross is made present and truly encountered. It is also the table of the Lord to which the People of God are called to celebrate Mass. __________________ 11. A large pool of water used for Baptism. __________________ 12. What small side table holds the vessels used in Mass? _____________ 13. What do we call the chair set aside for the leader of our worship? _____________ 14. What do we call the area of the church that contains the altar, ambo, and presider’s chair? _________ 15. What is the decorated book containing the readings about the life of Jesus? __________________________ Mary Use the words below to fill in the blanks Joseph Sorrowful Assumption Nazareth in Galilee Ten Joyful Five Glorious Anne Magnificat Gabriel Luminous Jesus Joachim Immaculate Conception 1. What is the name of Mary’s mother? __________________ 2. What is the name of Mary’s father? __________________ 3. What is the name of Mary’s husband and the stepfather of Jesus? ______________ 4. What is the name of the angel who announced to Mary that she was to be the Mother of Jesus? __________________ 4 5. What town was Mary from? __________________ 6. What is the name of Mary’s song of praise in Luke’s Gospel? __________________ 7. Signifies Mary’s passing into eternal life? __________________ 8. This mystery of the rosary helps us to remember the sadness that Mary felt and pain that Jesus suffered to save us. __________________ 9. This mystery reminds us of the happy times that Jesus and Mary shared together? ___________ 10. Mary was conceived without original sin? __________________ ___________________ 11. This mystery shows us the great things in the lives of Mary and Jesus because they followed God’s word? __________________ 12. How may beads are there in a decade of the rosary? __________________ 13. How many decades are there in the rosary? __________________ 14. This mystery helps us to see and understand the public life of Jesus? ________________ 15. Mary is the mother of? __________________ Virtues Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below Justice Faith Prudence Charity Temperance Hope Fortitude Theological Virtues: _____________________ ______________________ ______________________ Cardinal Virtues: ________________ ________________ ________________ _________________ Gifts of the Holy Spirit Circle the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit list below Eucharist Forgiveness Eternal Life Piety Counsel Hope Fortitude Fear of the Lord Adoration Wisdom Understanding Knowledge 5 Holy Days of Obligation Circle the six Holy Days of Obligation in the United States Ascension Immaculate Conception St. Patrick’s Day Assumption Easter All Saints Day Ash Wednesday Mary, Mother of God Valentine’s Day Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ The Great Commandment Write the words of the Great Commandment below: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Prayer Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below Petition Thanksgiving Praise Intercession Blessing & Adoration 1. When we show love or adoration for God. _________________ 2. We ask God for something for ourselves. ___________________________________ 3. When we offer prayers for others. ____________________________________________ 4. We thank God in prayer. ___________________________________________________ 5. Prayer that praises God. __________________________ Sacraments Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks