ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 3513 CIMARRON ROAD CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414 (361) 991-5146 or (361) 993-1710 FAX (361) 991-9135 Email: dre@stphilipcc.com ST. PHILIP S CONFIRMATION III CLASS EXPECTATIONS 1. Every Confirmation Candidate will seek to nurture his or her personal Faith by participating in the following: a. Weekly Mass b. Daily Prayers c. Weekly attendance at Confirmation Class d. Sacrament of Reconciliation before Confirmation 2. Every Confirmation Candidate should attend TWO retreats. One day retreat (typically St. Philip s Day Retreat), and one over night retreat. The over night Confirmation Retreat will be on Oct 13 th -14 th. 3. There will be two required parent/guardian meetings: Sept 30 th or Oct 1 st and February 10 th or 11 th. 4. Confirmation Candidates must complete 30 hours of service with at least one project from each of the three areas given (Parish, Home/Neighborhood and the Community at large). See page seven for more information. 5. You are responsible for meeting the deadlines. First Deadline: for those not baptized at St. Philip, turn in Baptism Certificate by October 29 th, 2012. Second Deadline: turn in Service Hours, Confirmation Name & Confirmation Sponsor sheets by March 25 th, 2013. 6. When choosing your Sponsor, remember the following: Your sponsor must be at least 16 years old, a confirmed Catholic and good role model who attends Mass regularly and receives the sacraments. Your Sponsor should be someone you look up to and respect. Sponsor meeting will be January 27 th or 28 th in the student s classroom. Katie Tipton DRE 1
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of initiation into the Church, together with Baptism and Eucharist. Confirmation completes the face of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or confirm the baptized in union with Christ. Confirmation equips the confirmed for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the church. (CCC 1284). THE CONFIRMATION RITE The Confirmation Rite is the ceremony by which a Bishop, or Priest delegated by the Bishop, confers the Sacrament of Confirmation on a baptized person. After invoking the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the Bishop extends his hands over the whole group of confirmands as a symbol of the coming of the Spirit. Then he traces a cross on the person s forehead with the blessed oil, called Chrism. At the same time, he calls the person by his name (either baptismal or Confirmation name) and says, Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. The sing of peace concludes the rite and demonstrates communion with the bishop and with all the faithful when he says, Peace be with you. (CCC 1297-1301). 2
On the Following Pages are listed: Things you Should Know & New Things to Learn GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WISDOM UNDERSTANDING COUNSEL KNOWLEDGE FORTITUDE PIETY FEAR OF THE LORD TWELVE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT LOVE JOY PEACE PATIENCE KINDNESS GENEROSITY FAITHFULNESS GENTLENESS FAITH MODESTY SELF-CONTROL CHASTITY Luke 6:43-45 or Matthew 7:17-20 3
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. I am the Lord, your God. You shall not have 6. You shall not commit adultery strange gods before me. 2. You shall not take the Name of the Lord, your 7. You shall not steal. God, in vain. 3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath Day. 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor 4. Honor your father and your mother. 9. You shall not covet your neighbor s wife. 5. You shall not kill 10. You shall not covet your neighbor s goods. THE GREAT COMMANDMENT You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, your whole soul, your whole mind, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself THE NEW COMMANDMENT This is my commandment: Love one another as I love you. (John 15:12) THE WORKS OF MERCY (Matthew 25:31-46) Corporal Works Spiritual Works of Mercy: of Mercy: 1. Feed the hungry 1. Help the sinners 2. Give drink to the thirsty 2. Teach the Ignorant 3. Clothe the naked 3. Give advice to the doubtful 4. Visit those in prison 4. Comfort those who suffer 5. Shelter the homeless 5. Be patient with others 6. Visit the sick 6. Forgive injuries 7. Bury the dead 7. Pray for the living and the dead THE PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH 1. Assist at Mass on Sundays & Holy Days of Obligation; do no unnecessary physical work on those days. 2. Fast and abstain on the days appointed 3. Confess serious sins at least once a year 4. Receive Holy Communion during the Easter season 5. Contribute to the support of the Church 6. Observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage 7. Join in the missionary spirit of the Church SIX HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION IN THE UNITED STATES Christmas; Solemnity of the Mother of God (Jan. 1); Ascension of the Lord; Assumption of Mary; All Saints Day; Feast of the Immaculate Conception SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, matrimony, Holy Orders MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY Joyful: Luminous: Sorrowful: Glorious: Annunciation of Mary Baptism of Our Lord in the Agony in the Garden The Resurrection River Jordan Visitation to Elizabeth Wedding at Cana, when Christ Scourging of Jesus at the The Ascension manifested himself Pillar Birth of Jesus Proclamation of the Kingdom Crowning with Thorns Descent of the Holy Spirit Presentation of Jesus in Transfiguration of Our Lord Carrying of the Cross Assumption of Mary the Temple Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple Last Supper, when Our Lord gave us the Holy Eucharist The Crucifixion Crowning of Mary 4
PRAYERS YOU NEED TO KNOW THE ANGELUS V. The angel spoke God s message to Mary R. and she conceived of the Holy Spirit V. I am the lowly servant of the Lord: R. let it be done to me according to your word. Hail Mary. V. And the Word became flesh R. and lived among us. Hail Mary. V. Pray for us, holy Mother of God, R. that we may become worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray Lord, fill our hearts with your grace: Once, through the message of an angel You revealed to us the incarnation of your Son; Now, through His suffering and death Lead us to the glory of His Resurrection. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. MEMORARE Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection Implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother. To you I come; before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, Despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen. ST. AUGUSTINE S PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy; Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy; Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy; Guard me, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen. GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth. Lord God, Heavenly King, Almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father. Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; You are seated at the right hand of the Father: Receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, In the glory of God the Father. Amen. 5 AN ACT OF FAITH O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine persons: Father, son and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the holy Catholic Church teaches. Because you revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen. AN ACT OF HOPE O my God, relying on your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of your grace, and life everlasting through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen. AN ACT OF LOVE O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me, And I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen. MORNING OFFERING O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the Intentions of your Sacred Heart: the salvation of the souls, reparation for sin, the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops And of all members of the Apostleship of Prayer, And in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month. Amen. GRACE BEFORE MEALS Bless us, O Lord, And these your gifts which we are about to receive from your bounty, Through Christ our Lord, Amen. GRACE AFTER MEALS We give thanks, O Almighty God for all your benefits, who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen. REGINA CAELIA Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia The Son you merited to bear, alleluia, Has risen as He said, alleluia. Pray to God for us, alleluia. V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Let us pray, God of life, you have given joy to the world by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Through the prayers of His mother, the Virgin Mary, Bring us to the happiness of eternal life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Things that must be completed to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation SERVICE PROJECTS One sure sign of increased maturity is increased responsibility. As people discover that you can be trusted to carry through on your promises, they will begin to count on your help in numerous ways. As you mature in faith, you will discover increased responsibilities in this area of your faith. The question is: How do you put your faith into practice? How often do you go out of your way to help others? Are you creative in finding ways to serve others, as Christ asks us? There are unlimited possibilities for projects of service, depending on how much time you have, where you live, what your interests are and your own ability. The following is a list of projects that would enable you to serve others, free of charge, either by yourself or with others. Look over the projects and check off those which you might consider doing during your preparation for Confirmation. Your teacher should approve any projects not on this list before you begin the project. ADDITIONAL CRETIVE PROJECTS ARE WELCOMED! As you actually take part in each project, be sure to fill in the Self-Accountability Sheet. You are asked to: PICK AT LEAST ONE PROJECT FROM EACH OF THE THREE AREAS GIVEN 1. Service/Ministry within our Parish Community Liturgical Ministry: reader, usher, singer, etc. Assist with parish activities: picnics, Vacation Bible School Assist with Maintenance Service, such as cleaning the Church on Parish Workdays Join our Parish Welcoming Committee 2. Service/Ministry within our Home or Neighborhood Visit and help the elderly, assisting them with their chores Organize and help with clean-up projects Write letters or cards to elderly friends and relatives (at least eight). Volunteer at the local library Recycle and donate proceeds to a charity. 3. Service/Ministry within the Larger Community Join in Paint-Your-Heart-Out or Habitat for Humanity Visit nursing homes, hospitals or convalescent centers Take part in caroling at Christmas Help with the Advent Tree at Christmas, making the cards for the tree Help with wrapping gifts, etc. Contact Catholic Charities to find out how YOU can help. 6
SELF-ACCOUNTABILITY SHEET FOR SERVICE HOURS A log is a record of one s achievements. This log will be a record of the hours you spend on project work. It will help you develop a sense of self-accountability. You will need to log at least 30 hours of service during this confirmation year. How many hours are you willing to give of yourself? Project Description/Place Date Hours Initial Total number of Hours Confirmation Teacher s Signature: Student s Name (Print legibly): Student s Signature: Parent s Signature: This form is due on March 25, 2013. 7
CHOOSING YOUR CONFIRMATION NAME Your confirmation Name should reflect your new role as a mature Christian. The only requirement that is placed on YOUR choice is that the name you choose MUST be a Saint s name. Spend time considering your choice. Look up information on the Saint whose name you have chosen from a Book on Saints in the parish library or online at http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/patron02.htm. Every Saint is known for a particular quality or virtue, qualities on which you can model your life. Once you have chosen your Confirmation name, use the space below (or attach a separate sheet) to explain your choice. In about 100 words, write an essay on the Saint of your choice. (Please print clearly.) ***STUDENT S FULL NAME*** First Middle Last + STUDENT S CONFIRMATION NAME + ST. Confirmation Teacher s Name: PARENT S SIGNATURE: Write Essay below or attach a separate sheet and turn in with this form. This form is due on March 25, 2013. 8
CONFIRMATION SPONSOR A Sponsor at Confirmation witnesses the commitment to Christ, which you are making. Your Sponsor presents you to the Bishop and stands with you at the anointing with Christ. Your Sponsor receives Holy Communion with you as you celebrate this sacred occasion. Your Sponsor can be a godparent or another qualified witness. Your Sponsor should be someone you look up to and respect. Ideally, your sponsor should be a local person whom you see often. Sponsorship by proxy can be arranged. During your life your Sponsor should be available to encourage you to live your life in harmony with your Faith. Candidate s Full Name (Student): Sponsor s Name: Sponsor s Address: Will this be sponsorship by proxy (stand in)? Candidate s Telephone Number: Confirmation TEACHER S NAME: STUDENT S SIGNATURE: PARENT S SIGNATURE: This form is due on March 25, 2013. 9