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HOLY TRINITY CONFIRMATION 2008
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Assigned Reading
All candidates are encouraged to read the material on the following web links from AmericanCatholic.org.
Candidates who are absent from any session are REQUIRED to do the reading for their missed date and answer the related questions. You may send your completed questions to Ken Canedo at: kenc@ocp.org You may also hand in your completed work at the next Confirmation session.
New reading links will be posted after each session.
December 2: “We believe”The Gift of Faith
Article: Faith in a Self-Revealing God http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CAT/aj1106.asp
Questions: 1. What is faith?
2. Give an example of something you believe in, even though you yourself have not personally experienced it. (For example, the rings of the planet Saturn.)
3. We believe because God has first loved us and revealed himself to us in Jesus Christ. In your life, how has God revealed his love for you?
4. FAITH-FULL PEOPLE: Write the names of people in your life who seem to be in touch with the God who lives within their hearts. These are people who seem very close to God even though they may not talk about God much.
Write three names . . .
A relative:
Someone in your age group:
Someone in church ministry:
December 16: “We believe in one God, the Father almighty . . .” The Mystery of the Trinity
Article: Trinity - Model for Our Relationships http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/YU/ay0602.asp
1. How would you describe God to a friend?
2. God has revealed himself to us as TRINITY: One God in three divine Persons. Name the three Persons of the Blessed Trinity.
3. The three Persons of the Trinity know how to be in a loving eternal relationship with each other. This divine relationship is an unselfish gift that creates us, redeems us, and strengthens us. To be a human person means to be in relationship with others. What does the Trinity teach us about our own relationships?
4. Our belief in the Trinity calls us to live unselfishly, to be always thinking of others. What are some things that you can do in your life to reflect God’s unselfish love?
January 13: “We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ . . .” Who is Jesus Christ?
Article: Jesus – Holy, Human, Hero http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/YU/ay0997.asp
1. We believe that Jesus Christ has a dual nature: He is fully divine and fully human. What do you think about the truth that God became one of us?
2. Who is Jesus Christ for YOU? What place does Jesus have in your life?
3. What are some ways that you can deepen your relationship with Jesus?
January 24: We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ (Part 2) The Message of Jesus
Article: What Did Jesus Mean? Finding God’s Kingdom http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/EDC/ag0105.asp
1. Jesus appeared on earth at a time when the Jewish people were divided into two kingdoms: the north (Samaria) and the south (Judea). Within this division, Jesus preached about the Kingdom of God. What is the Kingdom of God?
2. The answer to Question #1 is in the article above. But if you still had a hard time answering the question, please look up the following sayings of Jesus from the gospels. Each saying helps us to understand the Kingdom of God. After each scriptural passage, please give your opinion on what Jesus is teaching us in this saying.
Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. (Matthew 4:17)
Love one another, as I have loved you. (John 13:34)
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. (John 14:5-7)
Offer no resistance to injury. When a person strikes you on the right cheek, turn and offer him the other. (Matthew 5:39b-41)
Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted. (Luke 14:11)
Love your enemies. Pray for those who persecute you. (Matthew 5:44)
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew 5:1)
Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of God. (Matthew 18:3)
Bonus Article: If Jesus Lived in America Today http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/MM/ap1000.asp
February 5: We believe in the Holy Spirit
Article: Holy Spirit: Giving Your Life the Light Touch http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/YU/ay0998.asp
The article says: “The Holy Spirit is like air or electricity. You can’t see those things but you can feel or see what they do.” Have you ever felt inspired to do something that surprised you because you didn’t know you could do that? Are you good at a certain sport or talented in music or drama or other arts? If so, you have already felt the Holy Spirit in your life!
Have you ever felt curiously comforted or happy in a bad situation? Suddenly energized when you're really tired? Calm in the middle of turmoil, especially at home? If so, you have already felt the Holy Spirit in your life!
Can you name a time when you were tempted to do something dangerous or stupid and then backed off for no apparent reason? If so, you have already felt the Holy Spirit in your life!
Be sure to read the three “Q and A” questions to get a better understanding of the Holy Spirit.
Questions:
1. Name a time when you felt inspired. What happened? Please share that story.
2. How is the Holy Spirit a source of light and gifts in your relationship with your family, your friends, your classmates? How can the Holy Spirit help you heal broken relationships?
3. What are the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit? (The answer is at the bottom of the section entitled “A Teenager’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit,” before Q and A.
February 24: “He has spoken through the prophets: Understanding the Bible”
Article: Understanding the Bible: Some Basic Questions http://www.americancatholic.org/e-News/FriarJack/fj011404.asp
Read this:
Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit to his closest followers, the Apostles, after he physically left them to ascend into heaven: “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth.” (John 16:13). The Holy Spirit helped the Apostles remember and understand all that Jesus did and taught. These truths are called “Tradition.”
As the years passed, the Holy Spirit inspired people in the early Church to create written documents explaining what the Apostles had handed down about Jesus. These documents include the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), the letters from St. Paul and other early church leaders, and the Book of Revelation. All these documents form the New Testament of the Bible.
The Catholic Church looks to God’s revelation in the Scriptures and in Tradition as the only authentic and complete source for our knowledge about God and God’s will for the whole human race. It is the responsibility of the Church, through her teaching, her worship, and her ministries, to give to every new generation all that God has revealed.
The Apostles continue their ministry of handing on the Tradition of the Church through their successors, the bishops in union with the Pope, who are also called the Magisterium. They faithfully teach, interpret and preserve the Scriptures and Tradition for all believers until Christ returns in glory.
(from the Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth)
Questions:
1. The Bible contains the records of 4000 years of Judeo-Christian culture. The Bible is called an “oral tradition.” What does this mean? (Answer is in the Internet article)
2. Name the books of the New Testament. (Refer to your family Bible, if necessary.)
3. Complete this statement: “The Catholic Church looks to God’s revelation in the ________________ and in _________________.”
4. Who are the successors of the Apostles?
5 What is your favorite parable of Jesus? Why is this your favorite? What lesson is Jesus teaching u in this parable? (Do you need help in choosing one? Look them up on the list on the next page.)
Parables of Jesus
Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-32
Good Samaritan: Luke 10:30-37
Unforgiving Servant: Matthew 18:23-35
The Treasure and the Pearl: Matthew 13:44-46
Lost Sheep: Luke 15:3-7
The Friend at Night: Luke 11:5-8
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector: Luke 18:9-14
The Rich Fool: Luke 12:16-21 |
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