Enriched in the Spirit |
In Confirmation we confirm the Holy Spirit given to us in Baptism, receiving the fullness of the Spirit's gifts.
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Youth Confirmation |
Called Confirmation Program for 7th and 8th grades (formerly named Edge)
Called, our 7th and 8th grade Confirmation program, takes the students out of the classroom and brings them together for a youth group style experience. They meet in one large group for the primary lesson and prayer experience and also in small groups to discuss and make sense of what they learned about our Catholic faith. We primarily use the Pflaum Gifted in the Spirit curriculum, and will include some materials from Lifeteen’s Edge and Purpose programs. (Since we are no longer solely using Edge materials, we have changed the name to Called, emphasizing that Jesus calls us all to be his disciples.) Our Called Confirmation Program is designed to help our students… • Realize they are beloved children of God with distinct gifts to serve others; • Think critically about their faith and how to integrate it into their daily lives; • Consider Jesus’ invitation to accept his love and become his disciples. The sessions begin after the Sunday 5 p.m. Mass with pizza at 6 p.m. and end with prayer about 7:30 p.m. The programming takes place in the church basement, as well as the church. Students are expected to attend weekly Sunday Mass with their families. One easy option is to attend the 5 p.m. Mass on Sundays and the students can head directly to the Church Hall (lower level) at 6 p.m. for the start of the program. The Parent-Student meeting for Confirmation (8th graders only) is Sunday, September 11 at 6 p.m. in the Church. Student responsibilities and important dates will be outlined during this meeting. Currently we have no Confirmation date set for this year’s incoming 8th grade class. Normally it happens at the end of April. We will inform you as soon as we know. Confirmation is a two year program. In order to be confirmed in the 8th grade, a student must have been enrolled in a Catholic Faith Formation program or a Catholic school in the 7th grade. If your child missed the 7th grade instruction last year, we will enroll them in the online Chosen program and give specific chapters your child must do in order to be eligible for Confirmation in the 8th grade. Contact JoEllen at joellen@northbrookcatholic.church for more information. Qualifications:
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Adult Confirmation |
Adults are invited to pursue the Sacrament of Confirmation through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program.
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