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Confirmation - Year I March 4-6, 2018

St. Mary of Vernon Parish Packet Due: March 6, 2018

Catholic Homework Packet Due Date: March 4‐6, 2018

Candidates must complete and turn the packet into 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 this time. Students are expected to make all of 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. (Both the 6th & 7th grade textbooks are helpful, especially those pages in the back of the books.) Break‐Through Youth

Please make sure that a Catholic Bible is used to answer all Scripture questions in the packet. Also, the St. Mary of Vernon Sunday Bulletin is a helpful tool to answer any questions that pertain to parish staff and ministries. A List of Websites is provided on the back of the Saint Research Forms. Additional websites‐parents should be vigilant to the websites that their teens are opening for their personal safety.

PREP 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. Please refer to the Year I Special Events Calendar 2017‐2018 for the dates and times.

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 laptop or tablet 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 need to be present at all times. Parents are not required to assist the candidates in completing the assignments but their assistance is appreciated if they are willing to be of assistance. If we do not have adequate parental assistance scheduled for the Study Hall, it will be canceled. Parents should not drop their teen off 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.

Our Parish-St. Mary of Vernon Fill in the blanks below

1. The name of our parish: ______

2. Our ’s name is: ______

3. This person serves our parish as the Pastoral Associate: ______

4. This person serves our parish as the Director of Religious Education: ______

5. This person serves our parish as the Coordinator of Youth Ministry: ______

6. This person serves as our Choir Director: ______

7. Who is our Business Manager? ______

8. These men serve as deacons in our parish: ______

______

9. What is the weekend schedule at our parish? ______

10. When is the of Reconciliation regularly offered at our parish? ______

The Fill in the blanks below

1. Who is our current Pope? ______

2. Where was he born? ______

3. What was his name before becoming Pope? ______

4. What field of science is he trained in? ______

5. He is the first Pope from what religious order? ______

6. Where did he serve as Archbishop before becoming Pope? ______

7. Which saint name did he take when he became Pope? ______

8. Where is the official residency of the Pope? ______

9. Who was our first Pope? ______

10. What is the name of the official teaching office of the ?______

1 Catholic Signs & Symbols Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below

Sanctuary Ambo Tabernacle Ashes Paschal Candle Altar Crucifix Ambry

Baptismal Font Incense Presider’s Chair Credence Table Sanctuary Lamp Book of the

1. The lectern from which the Word of God is proclaimed. ______

2. A safe, secure cabinet where the consecrated bread or is kept. The Body of is reserved so it can be distributed to the sick and dying. ______

3. This is the large white symbol that is lit at the Vigil. It is a symbol of the Resurrection of Christ, who dispels the darkness of the world. ______

4. The cup used during Mass that holds the wine before the and the Blood of Christ after the Consecration. ______

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 symbol is representative of Jesus’ dead body. It is a symbol of paradox: new life comes through death. ______

8. This cabinet holds the Holy Oils used when the are given. It is located 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 up 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 are called to celebrate Mass. ______

11. A large pool of water used for . ______

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? ______

2 Mary

1. List the five Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary: 1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______

2. List the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary: 1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______

3. List the five Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary: 1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______

4 . List the five Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary: 1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______3 Mary-Continued Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below

Joseph John Gabriel Anne September 8th Joachim

5. To whom did Jesus entrust the care of his mother, Mary at the crucifixion? ______

6. What is the name of Mary’s mother? ______

7. What is the name of Mary’s father? ______

8. What is the name of Mary’s husband and the step father of Jesus? ______

9. What is the name of the angel who announced to Mary that she was to be the Mother of Jesus?

______

10. When do we celebrate Mary’s birthday? ______

Virtues Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below

justice faith prudence charity temperance hope fortitude

1. Name the three :

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2. Name the four Cardinal Virtues:

______

Gifts of the Circle the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit list below

peace forgiveness eternal life piety advise counsel love fortitude

fear of the Lord adoration wisdom patience instruct knowledge hope understanding

Holy Days of Obligation Circle the six Holy Days of Obligation in the United States

Feast of St. Francis Immaculate Conception St. Patrick’s Day Ascension Assumption

Labor Day Mary, Mother of God Valentine’s Day Christmas

4 Sacraments Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below

Marriage Ritual Immersion in Water

Holy Orders Baptism Fire Grace Sacramental Eucharist Consecrating with Oil

Reconciliation Confirmation of the Sick

1. Name the three Sacraments of :

i. ______ii. ______iii. ______

2. Name the two Sacraments of Healing:

i. ______ii. ______

3. Name the two Sacraments at the Service of Communion:

i. ______ii. ______

4. This is the free and undeserved gift of God’s loving and active presence in the universe and in our lives. ______

5. This is an established form of words and actions for a ceremony that is often repeated. The action often have a symbolic meaning. ______

6. This special blessing with symbolizes our being chosen by God for a special role. ______

7. When this cleansing action takes place it symbolizes the turning away from sin, dying and rising. ______

8. It symbolizes receiving the Holy Spirit and being designated for “hands” on service. ______

9. Sacred signs (such as holy water and crucifix) that bear some resemblance to the Sacraments, but do not carry the guarantee of god’s grace associated with the Seven Sacraments. ______

10. This burning symbol represents action, passion and transformation. ______

5 The Liturgical Year Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below

Mardi Gras Arrival White Sunset on Thursday Christmas Red

Ash Wednesday Ordinary Time Advent Good Friday Green Fifty Easter Sunday

1. What is the liturgical color of Ordinary Time? ______

2. What is the name of the day before Lent begins? ______

3. What is the last day of the Easter season? ______

4. What special celebration do we prepare for during the Advent season? ______

5. What is the first day of our Lenten journey? ______

6. What does the word Advent mean? ______

7. What is the liturgical color for Pentecost? ______

8. On which day do we remember how Jesus died for us? ______

9. What is the liturgical color of Easter? ______

10. What season begins the fourth Sunday before Christmas? ______

11. How many days do we celebrate Easter? ______

12. When does Lent end? ______

13. What is the longest season in the Church year? ______

14. What do we call the forty days during which we prepare for Easter? ______

15. What day do we celebrate Jesus rising from the dead? ______

6 Mass Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below

Eucharist Transubstantiation Lectionary Easter Mark Luke 1st Reading Intercessions

Matthew 2nd Reading Homily Profession of Faith Eucharistic Prayer Penitential

1. This word comes from the Greek word meaning “thanksgiving.” ______

2. There are three cycles of readings taken from this book on Sundays. ______

3. This word means “Good News.” ______

4. Which Gospel is proclaimed on Sundays in Cycle A? ______

5. This comes from one of the Epistles. ______

6. We say the word of the Nicene , which begins, “We believe in one God.” ______

7. Which Gospel is proclaimed on Sundays in Cycle B? ______

8. This is taken from the , the Acts of the , or . ______

9. Before we listen to the Word of God, we make a prayer to confess our sins and ask the Lord’s mercy. ______

10. After reading, the or deacon gives a teaching about the Scriptures and encouragement to the people to put God’s word into practice. ______

11. Which Gospel is proclaimed on Sundays in Cycle C? ______

12. Just before we prepare for the Eucharist, we pray for the needs of the Church and the world. ______

13. During which season each year is the proclaimed? ______

14. The transformation of the bread and wine into Jesus’ Body and Blood. ______

15. This is the longest prayer of the Mass and has a number of different parts. ______

7 Prayer Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below

Petition Thanksgiving Praise Intercession Blessing & Adoration

1. This prayer form is especially realized in the Eucharist. ______

2. It is our response to God’s goodness because of all the gifts he has given us. ______

3. Asking God for everything we need, especially for forgiveness, and the coming of Christ’s Kingdom, but also for every personal need, small or large. ______

4. Giving glory to God not because of what he does, but because of who he is. ______

5. We ask God for something on behalf of others. ______

Confirmation Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below

Zucchetto Crosier Chrism Laying on of Hands Miter Pectoral Cross 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit

1. The tall pointed headdress/hat that is worn by the during liturgical celebrations to symbolize his authority. ______

2. A small, round, red-colored skull cap worn on the top of the head to show that the Lord is the Bishop’s inheritance. ______

4. The Bishop wears this over his breast as a sign for his love of the Gospel and the Cross. ______

5. A shepherd’s staff; it shows the Bishop as the chief shepherd of his Diocese. ______

6. The physical sign of the sacrament is anointing with this perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop. ______

7. Once anointed with anointed with oil, the following action takes place.. ______

8. Wisdom, courage, right judgment, understanding, knowledge, reverence, wonder and awe in God’s presence. ______

8 Scripture Use your Catholic “Break Through” Bible to answer the questions listed below.

1. What are the two major divisions of the Bible?

i. ______ii. ______

2. What are the 5 books of the Pentateuch:

i. ______ii. ______iii. ______

iv. ______v. ______

3. How many Historical Books are there in the Old Testament? ______

4. How many books of Wisdom are there in the Old Testament? ______

5. How many books of Prophets are there in the Old Testament? ______

6. What is the total count of books in the Old Testament? ______

7. People were created in the image &likeness of (a) Adam (b) God (c) Ancestors (d) Eve

8. What are the names of Adam & Eves sons?

i. ______ii. ______iii. ______

9. How many sons did Noah have? ______

10. He was the son of Abraham and Sarah? ______

11. Who was Jacob’s brother? ______

12. How many sons did Jacob have? ______

13. Who wore the coat of many colors? ______

14. Who was the youngest of Joseph’s brothers? ______

15. How many plagues came upon the Egyptians because their hearts were hard? ______

16. Moses led the Israelites out of (a) Egypt (b) Israel (c) Jerusalem (d) Canaan. ______

9 17. List the Ten Commandments in the correct order. Make sure you are using a Catholic resource:

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______

6. ______

7. ______

8. ______

9. ______

10. ______

18. Name the Four Gospels:

i. ______ii. ______

iii. ______iv. ______

19. In which two books of the Bible will you find the Ten Commandments?

i. ______

20. Isaiah was a (a) Prophet (b) Apostle (c) Disciple (d) Fortune Teller. ______

21. How many were there? ______

22. In what Gospel will you find the Beatitudes? ______

23. What book in the New Testament is the story of the early Church? ______

24. Who is the first martyr of the Church? ______

25. What is the total count of books in the New Testament? ______

26. How many books total are in the Catholic Bible? ______

27. Who baptized Jesus? ______

10 28. Jesus’ cousin John lived in the desert and wore clothes made out of camel skins. What did he eat? You will find the answer in Matthew 3:4? ______

29. What is the name of the apostle who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver? ______

30. Who was the Roman governor at the time of the ? ______

31. Which apostle denied Jesus three times? ______

32. When did the first Confirmation take place? ______

33. Who did Jesus first appear to after the Resurrection? ______

34. Which apostle doubted that Jesus was raised from the dead? ______

35. What is the last book of the Bible? ______

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