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Session 1 - Team Build & Enrolment
Belonging / Making Choices
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So, I'm being Confirmed:-
What's it all about?
What is Confirmation?
Do I have to do it?
What will we be doing?
How will it stay interesting?
What's this about homework?
Should I be going to mass every week?
OK... what's next?
A few reminders...
- You are expected to attend every session - including the socials
- You must bring this workbook provided to every
- Complete all faithwork
- You are expected to participate in all activities
An example :-
The importance of Be-longing
Susan Boyle:
In the session we discuss the first impressions of both the judges and the audiance of Susan Boyle when you come on the stage of Britains got talent.
And after she song what changed.......
Watch the clip once again and consider how we might be quick to judge in our own lifes with others around us. Click on the image to play the video
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Session 2 - Discipleship
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Discipleship
What is Discipleship.
Christian Discipleship - Fulfilling the Great Commission Christian discipleship is summed up in the Great Commission.
After the resurrection and before He ascended into heaven, Jesus appeared one last time to His disciples. This is the moment that He delivered the famous calling for disciples known as The Great Commission:
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
(Matthew 28:18b-20)
Discipleship Presentation 1
What is a Disciple
Watch Clip No 1. from Jesus of Nazareth
Calling of the Disciples to become fishers of men.
Now answer the following questions:
- Mark 1:14-20
What invitation did Jesus give to the fishermen ?
- Mark 2:13-18
What was the response of Jesus to the Pharisees after the Call of Levi ?
- Mark 6:7-13
What did Jesus tell the disciples to take with them when he sent them out?
- Mark 4:13-19
What did Jesus give the disciples the authority to do?
- Luke 5:1-11
What did Simon Peter say to Jesus after he saw thw boats filled with fish?
- John 1:43-51
What did Nathanael say to Jesus when He said He saw him under the fig tree?
- Matthew 4:18-22
What were the names of the fishermen that Jesus called?
- Matthew 9:9-13
What was the piece of scripture that Jesus quoted to the Pharisees?
What's does Boanerges mean?
Peter was the first Pope, what was the name of the only English Pope who came from Herts and went to school in St Albans?
 BMW Film - Ticker: "What's in the case"
- This clip shows a call to service that is greater the yourself.
- Find your talent and use it to help others.
Please note: clip provided by YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBdOaIiz60I
Discipleship Presentation 2
Reflections On Our World
The Lords Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
This weeks Faithwork:-
- How am I called to be a disciple in the world today?
- What is God calling you to do?
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Session 3 - Prepration for the Family Day
Clip from the film
Jesus of Nazareth
Click here to play
Youtube Links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAAcN4Q4mlQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtoryUmTDVM
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The Last Supper (First Mass)
Watch the Clip from Jesus of Nazareth.
In Faith Work Book and write down the three important parts of the mass mentioned in the clip.
Now answer the following questions:
- Describe a time when you enjoyed going to Mass (positive time)
- Describe a time when you did not enjoy Mass (negative time)
- How did Jesus feel ?
- What for you do to make the different
Mass is name for the Eucharistic celebration in the liturgical rites of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church sees the Mass as the most perfect way it has to offer adoration (latria) to God.
Jesus at his Last Supper, offered up to God the Father His own body and blood under the species of bread and wine; and, under the symbols of those same things, He delivered (His own body and blood) to be received by His apostles. Do this in commemoration of me.
This weeks Faithwork:-
To ensure all your Faithwork has been completed and is up to date, this will be reviewed at our next session.
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Session 4 - Social
 Holy Spirit Presentation
The Holy Trinity - God Father, God Son & God The Holy Spirit
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The Holy Spirit
The first references to the The Holy Spirit :-
Was involved in Creation: Genesis 1:2
Breathed life into humans: Genesis 2:4-7
The Holy Spirit and the Old Testament:-
To express themselves in art.: Exodus 31:1-5
To lead. Gideon in: Judges 6:14
To perform feats of great strength: Judges 15:14-15
To prophesy: Isaiah in 61:1-2
The Holy Spirit and the New Testament:-
John the Baptist spoke of the Holy Spirit: Luke 3:16
Baptism of Jesus: Luke 3:21-22
Jesus predicted that his disciples would receive the Holy Spirit but they would have to wait: John 7:37-39
The Holy Trinity
We as Christians believe in the Holy Trinity - God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit
Can the Trinity Be Explained?
Perhaps the most difficult concept of Christianity to explain is the mystery of the Trinity. How can our God exist in three separate and distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, yet be one God?
Can our belief in the Trinity be explained in understandable terms?
Perhaps it can! ....... Check the readings sections
This weeks Faithwork:-
- Which one of the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit did you have when you completed the flowchart?
- Which one of the other Gifts would you like to have ? and explain why
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Session 5 - The Creed (God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit )
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Sacraments of Initiation Session
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The Sacraments of Initiation
A sacrament is “an outward sign of inward grace”. It is a religious act which has a spiritual meaning given to it by the words and actions of Jesus. Through the Sacraments Catholics grow in the love of God. There are seven sacraments.
Baptism, Confirmation and The Eucharist are all sacraments of initiation through which the person becomes a full member of the Church.
Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick are sacraments of healing. They are concerned with receiving forgiveness, strength and healing.
Marriage and Holy Orders are sacraments of ministry, ways in which we are called by God. These two sacraments are looked at elsewhere.
Baptism.
Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation. Initiation means ‘bringing into membership of, learning to belong’. In baptism the person becomes a Christian, they receive the new life of God within them and they begin their journey of faith. Baptism means immersed in water.
Signs and Symbols of Baptism
WATER: A symbol of life and death (death to sin and rising to new life with God).
WHITE GARMENT: A sign of a new beginning, new life and new faith with Jesus Christ.
OIL: There are 2 kinds:
CATECHUMENS - a symbol of strength
CHRISM - a symbol of being chosen for a special task.
CANDLE: This is a symbol of the child receiving the light of Christ. Jesus is the light of the world.
WORDS and GESTURES: The key words in the ceremony when the water is poured over the baby’s head are: "I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen”. The sign of the cross signifies the saving power of the crucifixion of Jesus. The child now belongs to God.
Confirmation.
Confirm means to strengthen/make clear what has already been agreed.
At confirmation the person makes their baptismal vows for themselves. This sacrament seals a person with the gift of the Holy Spirit. The person receives the strength and courage to be a witness for Christ in the world. The person becomes a religious adult living their Christian life with knowledge and understanding.
Signs and symbols of Confirmation.
THE LAYING ON OF HANDS: A sign that the power and strength are being given by God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
CHRISM: a sign of being set apart for an important task. A sign of being strengthened by the Holy Spirit to meet the difficulties and challenges of being a Christian.
SIGN OF THE CROSS: A sign that the person belongs to God, it seals them in the love of God.
SIGN OF PEACE: The dove is a symbol of the Holy spirit. This brings a person peace with God and others.
NAMING: In the Bible God always called people by their name before giving them a special task. A name given at Confirmation is a sign that they too are being given a special task - to be a witness to Christ.
Eucharist.
The origin of the Eucharist is found in the Passover recounted in the book of Exodus. Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples the night before He died. Jesus made it clear that he was the Passover lamb, who would die for forgiveness of sins. At this meal, the Last Supper, Jesus took the bread and said ‘This is my body’ and the wine and said ‘This is my blood’. Jesus told His apostles to repeat this celebration in memory of Him. The first account of the institution of the Eucharist is found in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians.
Eucharist means thanksgiving. It is also known as Mass and Holy Communion.
Important Bible Passages
Mark 1:9-11 The Baptism of Jesus.
Matthew 28:18-20 The Commission.
Acts 2 The Apostles received the Holy Spirit.
Mark 14:12-25 Matthew 26:26-30 Luke 22:14-20
The Last Supper
1 Corinthians 11:17-29
St Paul’s teachings on the Eucharist.
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This weeks Faithwork:-
On a new page in your workbook add the following:
Part 1:
- I have chosen ……………………….……
to be my sponsor
- Because …………………………………..
Part 2:
- I have chosen the Confirmation name
……………………………………..
- The reason I have chosen this name is
……………………………………………
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Session 6 - Sacraments and the Holy Spirit
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Sacraments of Initiation Session
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The Sacraments of Initiation
A sacrament is “an outward sign of inward grace”. It is a religious act which has a spiritual meaning given to it by the words and actions of Jesus. Through the Sacraments Catholics grow in the love of God. There are seven sacraments.
Baptism, Confirmation and The Eucharist are all sacraments of initiation through which the person becomes a full member of the Church.
Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick are sacraments of healing. They are concerned with receiving forgiveness, strength and healing.
Marriage and Holy Orders are sacraments of ministry, ways in which we are called by God. These two sacraments are looked at elsewhere.
Baptism.
Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation. Initiation means ‘bringing into membership of, learning to belong’. In baptism the person becomes a Christian, they receive the new life of God within them and they begin their journey of faith. Baptism means immersed in water.
Signs and Symbols of Baptism
WATER: A symbol of life and death (death to sin and rising to new life with God).
WHITE GARMENT: A sign of a new beginning, new life and new faith with Jesus Christ.
OIL: There are 2 kinds:
CATECHUMENS - a symbol of strength
CHRISM - a symbol of being chosen for a special task.
CANDLE: This is a symbol of the child receiving the light of Christ. Jesus is the light of the world.
WORDS and GESTURES: The key words in the ceremony when the water is poured over the baby’s head are: "I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen”. The sign of the cross signifies the saving power of the crucifixion of Jesus. The child now belongs to God.
Confirmation.
Confirm means to strengthen/make clear what has already been agreed.
At confirmation the person makes their baptismal vows for themselves. This sacrament seals a person with the gift of the Holy Spirit. The person receives the strength and courage to be a witness for Christ in the world. The person becomes a religious adult living their Christian life with knowledge and understanding.
Signs and symbols of Confirmation.
THE LAYING ON OF HANDS: A sign that the power and strength are being given by God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
CHRISM: a sign of being set apart for an important task. A sign of being strengthened by the Holy Spirit to meet the difficulties and challenges of being a Christian.
SIGN OF THE CROSS: A sign that the person belongs to God, it seals them in the love of God.
SIGN OF PEACE: The dove is a symbol of the Holy spirit. This brings a person peace with God and others.
NAMING: In the Bible God always called people by their name before giving them a special task. A name given at Confirmation is a sign that they too are being given a special task - to be a witness to Christ.
Eucharist.
The origin of the Eucharist is found in the Passover recounted in the book of Exodus. Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples the night before He died. Jesus made it clear that he was the Passover lamb, who would die for forgiveness of sins. At this meal, the Last Supper, Jesus took the bread and said ‘This is my body’ and the wine and said ‘This is my blood’. Jesus told His apostles to repeat this celebration in memory of Him. The first account of the institution of the Eucharist is found in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians.
Eucharist means thanksgiving. It is also known as Mass and Holy Communion.
Important Bible Passages
Mark 1:9-11 ..............The Baptism of Jesus.
Matthew 28:18-20 .....The Commission.
Acts 2 ...The Apostles received the Holy Spirit.
Mark 14:12-25 ...........Matthew 26:26-30 Luke 22:14-20 ....................The Last Supper
1 Corinthians 11:17-29 ......St Paul’s teachings on the Eucharist.
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This weeks Faithwork:-
On a new page in your workbook add the following:
Part 1:I have chosen ...................to be my sponsor
Because …………………………………..Part 2:
I have chosen the Confirmation name
……………………………………..
The reason I have chosen this name is
……………………………………………
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Holy Spirit Presentation
The Holy Trinity - God Father, God Son & God The Holy Spirit
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The Holy Spirit
The first references to the The Holy Spirit :-
Was involved in Creation: Genesis 1:2
Breathed life into humans: Genesis 2:4-7
The Holy Spirit and the Old Testament:-
To express themselves in art.: Exodus 31:1-5
To lead. Gideon in: Judges 6:14
To perform feats of great strength: Judges 15:14-15
To prophesy: Isaiah in 61:1-2
The Holy Spirit and the New Testament:-
John the Baptist spoke of the Holy Spirit: Luke 3:16
Baptism of Jesus: Luke 3:21-22
Jesus predicted that his disciples would receive the Holy Spirit but they would have to wait: John 7:37-39
The Holy Trinity
We as Christians believe in the Holy Trinity - God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit
Can the Trinity Be Explained?
Perhaps the most difficult concept of Christianity to explain is the mystery of the Trinity. How can our God exist in three separate and distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, yet be one God?
Can our belief in the Trinity be explained in understandable terms?
Perhaps it can! ....... Check the readings sections
This weeks Faithwork:-
- Which one of the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit did you have when you completed the flowchart?
- Which one of the other Gifts would you like to have ? and explain why
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Session 7 - Prayer
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Prayer
Prayer before Study
Come Holy Spirit, Divine Creator,
true fountain and source of light and wisdom.
Pour forth upon the shadows of our intellect the ray of your brightness, removing from us the double darkness of ignorance and sin, in which we may be.
Grant us keeness of understanding, a capacity for remembering, method and ease in learning, subtlety in interpreting, skill in speaking.
Guide the beginning of our work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion.
This is ask through Jesus Chirst, true God and true man, living and reigning with you and the Father, forever and ever.
Amen.
Understanding more about Prayer
- What is Prayer ?
- How do we Prayer ?
- When can we Prayer ?
- Where can we Prayer ?
- What do we Prayer for ?
Prayer - Having a conversation with God - Sharing
Let look at the Hail Mary as an example:
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with Thee;
blessed art Thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
This weeks Faithwork:-
Write a prayer for everyone in the room embarking on their faith journey.
Closing Prayer
Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand
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Session 8 - Fair Trade, Justice and Peace
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Oxfam Fair Trade
What is Fair Trade
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.
By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices (which must never fall lower than the market price), Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their position and have more control over their lives.
Go to the website to find out more.......
TearFund:
Work particularly in Africa, Asia and South America – and also across Eastern Europe and the UK. Right now they are focussing on some of the biggest challenges facing the our world today including:
- Defeating disease
The prevalence of killer diseases such as HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.
- Improving basic services
The injustice of lack of water and sanitation, which leads to disease and death
- Resolving economic injustice
Unfair trade that locks hard working people in poverty
- Restoring the envinronment
The devastating effects of climate change on poor communities
- Tackling disaster
Natural disasters – helping communities to prepare for them, and dealing quickly with their effects
Why not take a look at their website ..............
Make Poverty History:
Poor countries are still repaying unaffordable loans which the UK and the rest of the rich world gave irresponsibly. Some of these were to oppressive regimes, often for arms sales. Others were for useless projects from which only Western companies benefited. Still others were on unfair terms.
Take a look at the website for more information ......
This weeks Faithwork:-
How can we help to raise money for the victims of Haiti
- Each group to came up with fundraising idea.
- Put together a plan to action your idea.
Bring all your plans and ideas to the next session
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Session 9 - Faith and Service
| Personal Testimonies.
Cast Your Nets on the Other Side
"When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch."
Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets." When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.
So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' knees and said, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!"
For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon's partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men." So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him."
(Luke 5:4-11)
The Net !
John Pridmore's Faith Journey
From Gangland to Promised Land
He was born in the east end of London. At the age of 10, his parents got divorced and he made an unconcious decision not to love any more.
At the age of 13 he had started stealing. By 15 he was put in a detention centre (a youth prison). He left home having been released. His only qualification was stealing, so that's what he did.
Quote "I now work full time for God. No one pays me. I live completely off his providence, telling my story all over the Earth."
Things to concider
- What events have occurred in your life?
- Who was with you at that time? Important people
- Who do you share the memories with now?
- How did you feel?
- Why was it important for you?
This weeks Faithwork:-
On the sheet supplied map out your own faith journey using images starting from your baptism to confirmation and try to show where you would like it to lead after confirmation.
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Session 10 - Faith Journey
| Personal Testimonies.
Cast Your Nets on the Other Side
"When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch."
Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets." When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.
So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' knees and said, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!"
For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon's partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men." So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him."
(Luke 5:4-11)
The Net !
John Pridmore's Faith Journey
From Gangland to Promised Land
He was born in the east end of London. At the age of 10, his parents got divorced and he made an unconcious decision not to love any more.
At the age of 13 he had started stealing. By 15 he was put in a detention centre (a youth prison). He left home having been released. His only qualification was stealing, so that's what he did.
Quote "I now work full time for God. No one pays me. I live completely off his providence, telling my story all over the Earth."
Things to concider
- What events have occurred in your life?
- Who was with you at that time? Important people
- Who do you share the memories with now?
- How did you feel?
- Why was it important for you?
This weeks Faithwork:-
On the sheet supplied map out your own faith journey using images starting from your baptism to confirmation and try to show where you would like it to lead after confirmation.
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Session 11 - What Next
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This weeks Faithwork:-
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Session 12 - Reconciliation
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Contact Intro - YouTube
John Pridmore Video