St.

Mary Religious Education 2nd year (Confirmation) Syllabus 2015 2016 Liturgical Year (Rev 2)
Patrick J. Bullard
Every Class Agenda:
1. Opening prayer and formation.
2. Review last class material (Chapter review and key/difficult points) and Confirmation
Question Packets
3. Read and discuss this class lesson segment.
4. Perform selected class activities.
5. Go over tough parts of session and review what learned from activity.
6. Discuss Church current events, coming attractions and todays Mass.
7. Discussion questions from Catechism (ask Mr. Bullard anything, I mean it!).
8. Read assigned sections of A Biblical Walk through the Mass Class #3, #5 8
9. Closing prayer and room cleanup.
Notes:

1st session form class rules.

1. Always follow the Great Commandment.
2. Class is from 9:15 10:45 at the parish hall followed by 11:00 Mass at the Church. Be

on time.
3. Only speak when acknowledged by the teacher.
4. No more than 2 students out of class at one time during class.

Home work after every class will be to discuss lesson with family
(other assignments will be given as needed).
Bring, Lesson Book, Bible and a pencil or pen to every class.
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Date

Text
Book

Title

Activities, Key points and extra material

9/13

N/A

Opening Day for CCD @

St. Marys Church and
Review of 9th Grade

9/20

10/4

Decision
Point
Session 8

Holy Spirit

Introduction
@ 10th

A Biblical Walk Through

the Mass Introduction

The narrative books of the Bible

Who were the ancient Key Players?
Overview of Confirmation study:
o Decision Point
o Confirmed in a Faithful Community
o A Biblical Walk through the Mass
Our rock and the envelope, please.
Activities
o Discussion on summer activities
o How to read and find stuff in the Bible
Childrens Mass 10th grade sponsoring
To demonstrate the practical power of the gifts and fruits of the Holy
Spirit
To help candidates to recognize the promptings of the Holy spirit
To teach candidates to allow the Holy Spirit to guide then in their
decisions.
Introduction video. Do you ever wish you could Get More out of
Mass?

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Classroom

9th grade will be in the

main hall with a different
task

Activities / Discussions
o What do you hope to get out of this study?
o Introduction Talk Notes during the video
o Homework Read Part 1: Foundations in Edward
Sris book, A Biblical Walk through the Mass, Pages 7
14, Re-read the prayers for the first section of the Mass,
known as the Introductory Rites read Part II:
Introductory Rites, pages 18 49 and answer questions
on page 6 10 of your workbook

10/18

N/A

First Parent/Student
Meeting

Explore requirements for Confirmation

6:00 8:00 PM Parish Hall
St Marys and Sacred Heart joint Picnic @ Washington park 1:00 PM

11/1

The
Introductory
Rites
@ Main hall
9th and 10th
Grade
together

A Biblical Walk Through

the Mass Session #1

Introductory Rites video, Sign of the Cross through the Collect

Activities / Discussions
o Introductory Rites Talk Notes during the video
o Homework Read Part III: Liturgy of the Word in
Edward Sris book, A Biblical Walk through the Mass,
Pages 52 81, Re-read the prayers for the second main
section of the Mass, known as the Liturgy of the Word
read and answer questions on page 13 18 of your
workbook
All Saints Day

11/15

11/22
12/6

The Liturgy
of the Word
@ Main hall
9th and 10th
Grade
together

A Biblical Walk Through

the Mass Session #2

The Liturgy
of the
Eucharist
@ Main hall
9th and 10th
Grade
together

A Biblical Walk Through

the Mass Session #3

8
10

12/6
1/10

12/13

Communion
Rite and the
Concluding
Rites
@ Main hall
9th and 10th
Grade
together
N/A

A Biblical Walk Through

the Mass Session #4

Storm date (if needed)

(Thanksgiving lead-in)
The Liturgy of the Word Video, First Reading through Prayer of the
Faithful
Activities / Discussions
o Liturgy of the Word Talk Notes during the video
o Homework Read Part IV: Liturgy of the Eucharist
in Edward Sris book, A Biblical Walk through the Mass,
Pages 85 121, read the prayers for the next two parts
of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the Preparation of the
Gifts and the Eucharistic Prayer and answer questions
on page 22 26 of your workbook
2nd Sunday of Advent (Lead in to Christmas)
The Liturgy of the Eucharist Video, The Preparation of the Gifts and
The Eucharistic Prayer
Activities / Discussions
o Liturgy of the Eucharist Talk Notes during the video
o Homework Read Part IV, section C: The Communion
Rite Pages 122 143, and read Part V: Concluding
Rite, page 147 148 in Edward Sris book, A Biblical
Walk through the Mass, read the prayers for the next
two parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the
Communion Rite and the Concluding rite and
answer questions on page 30 34 of your workbook
11/26 Thanksgiving day, 11/29 is 1st Sunday of Advent
The Communion Rite and the Concluding Rite Video
Activities / Discussions
o Communion Rite and the Concluding Rite Talk Notes
during the video

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7

1/10
11/22

Formation 8
and
Reflection 1

Pentecost: Gift of the

Spirit and
Guided and Strengthened
by the Holy Spirit

11

1/24

Decision
Point
Session 9

Church

12

2/7

Reflection 2
and 3

Prayer: Communion with

God and
Christian Morality: What
does Love Look Like?

13

2/21

Reflection 6
and 7

Baptism: Born in the

Holy Spirit
and
The Eucharist: Nourished
Through the Holy Spirit

14

2/28

Decision
Point
Session 10,
Reflection 8
and 9

Confirmation,
Confirmation: Sealed
with the Holy Spirit
and
Celebrating the Rite

Understand the Church as a community of people who profess faith in

the risen Jesus and in his message and who, through the power of the
Spirit, live in loving service to all people
Understanding of and appreciation for the activity of the Holy Spirit
To explore the connections between the work of the spirit and the
sacrament of Confirmation
To explore images of the Holy Spirit
Catechism 731 732
Activities / Discussions
o The Emmaus Story
o The Challenge of Discipleship
o Life in the Spirit
o Experience the images and effect of the Holy Spirit
To demonstrate that there are lots of reasons to be proud to be catholic
To teach candidates that the Church is part of Gods plan for humanity
To help candidates recognize that the Church can play a powerful role
in their lives, and they play a unique and vital role in the mission of
the Church
January 23/24th Bake Sale after all masses to benefit the St.
Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Appreciate the central importance of personal prayer in the life of the
Christian with practical prayer techniques
Explore in greater depth the moral life that Jesus calls us to by
examining the Sermon on the Mount and other scriptural sources
Activities
o Prayer Postures and Discussion
o Moral Vision of Jesus. Identifying the central values and
applications of Jesus teaching
2/10 is Ash Wednesday
To understand the effects of Baptism and their relationship to the
candidates faith journey and to make connections between original sin
and forgiveness and the sacrament of Baptism.
To explore the gifts of bread and wine and their meaning in the
Eucharist and to appreciate the role of the Holy Spirit in the communal
celebration of the Eucharist
Activities / Discussions
o The symbol of water
o Ritual Meal, Sacred meal
Saturday, 2/20, Confirmation Retreat 9:00 am 3:00 pm at the St.
Marys Parish Hall
To demonstrate that candidates are personally called and chosen by
God, but they are responsible for how they respond to that call
To teach candidates how to prepare to receive the sacrament of
Confirmation
To help candidates recognize that Confirmation is not the end of
something, but the beginning of an incredible new phase in their faith
journey
Symbols of oil and the ritual of gesture of the laying of the hands and
a familiarization with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
An overview of the rite of Confirmation
Activities / Review
o Embracing the gifts of the Holy Spirit
o A walk thru in the chapel and process discussion on
Confirmation
Saturday, 2/27, (Snow backup date) Confirmation Retreat 9:00 am
3:00 pm at the St. Marys Parish Hall

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3/6

Decision
Point
Session 11

Mission,
Life After Confirmation:
Moving on the Spirit of
Jesus

To demonstrate that when people abandon God and his ways, the
world becomes a mess
To teach candidates that God created them on purpose and for a
purpose
To help candidates discover the mission God is calling them to
To help the soon to be confirmed reflect on and discuss their
understanding of the Confirmation process.
Discuss parish resources and opportunities available to support them
in their faith
Activities / Discussions
o Expectations of Confirmation
o Options and Opportunities for the Future
Review of everything and go get Confirmed!
Activities
o The Challenge of Discipleship
o Review and overview of Catholic Quick Facts (end of book)

16

3/20

Main Hall

Confirmation Test

3/20 is Palm Sunday, 3/27 is Easter

17

4/3

Decision
Point
Session 12

Holiness is possible

To help candidates recognize that there is a connection between

happiness and holiness
To demonstrate that holiness is possible
To teach candidates how to say yes to God that their yes can make a
huge difference

All @
Sacred Heart
Church

Confirmation

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4/8

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