Confirmation - Year I

Student s Name: Parent Signature: (REQUIRED) Confirmation - Year I 2018-2019 St. Mary of Vernon Parish Catholic Faith Homework Packet Due: March 5, 2019

Candidates must complete and turn the packet into the PREP office before or by the above due. If a candidate scores less than 85% on their responses, the packet will be returned to the candidate. The parents will be notified by email and a new due date will be given at this time. Students are expected to make all the necessary corrections within that time period and return the corrected packet to the PREP office. Parents are asked to review their teen s answers and check that the packet is done neatly before submitting the packet to the PREP office. A parent signature is required in the designated space on the cover of the packet. Please note that unsigned packets will not be accepted by the PREP office. The following resources will be of great assistance in completing the packet: Finding God series by Loyola Press, the textbook being used in the PREP ministry. Both the 6 th & 7 th grade textbooks are helpful, especially those pages in the back of the books. Break Through Catholic Youth Bible Please make sure that a Catholic Bible is used to answer all Scripture questions in the packet. Also, the St. Mary of Vernon Sunday Bulletin is a helpful tool to answer any questions that pertain to parish staff and ministries. A List of Saint Websites is provided on the back of the Saint Research Forms. Additional websites parents should be vigilant to the websites that their teens are opening for their personal safety. PREP Study Hall Study Halls are offered by the PREP office to assist both Year I and Year II candidates in completing all assignments and requirements. Please refer to the Year I Special Events Calendar 2018 2019 for the dates and times. STUDENTS MUST RSVP TO THE PREP OFFICE TO ATTEND A STUDY HALL SESSION WITHIN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DATE. THIS WILL ASSURE WE HAVE ADEQUATE ADULT SUPERVISION. Students need to bring the following items to the Study Hall: Finding God Textbook(s) Break Through Catholic Youth Bible A laptop or tablet A healthy snack and drink Parent Assistance during the Study Hall Parent assistance is needed to offer the Study Halls option to our candidates. Parish staff is required to adhere to the standards and guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of Chicago through the Protecting God s Children program. This means that a minimum of two adults need to be present at all times. Parents are not required to assist the candidates in completing the assignments, but their assistance is appreciated if they are willing to be of assistance. If we do not have adequate parental assistance scheduled for the Study Hall, it will be canceled. Parents should not drop their teen off to the Study Hall. Please come inside to make sure we are adequately staffed. If a volunteer fails to show up for the session, it too will be canceled. You will need to come back to the Parish Center to pick up your teen.

The Church The People of God Fill in the blanks below 1. The name of our parish: 2. Our pastor s name is: 3. Who is our Pastoral Associate? 4. Name our Deacons: (Write Full Names) 5. Who serves as the Director of Religious Education? 6. Who serves at the Coordinator of Youth Ministry? 7. Who serves as the Choir Director? 8. What is the weekend Mass schedule at our parish? 9. When is weekday Masses celebrated at our parish? 10. What day and time is the sacrament of Reconciliation regularly offered at our parish? 11. We live in what Archdiocese? 12. What is the name of our Cardinal? 13. What is the name of our Pope? 14. It is the official residence of the Pope and is the smallest country in the world? 15. Who was the first Pope? 16. What is the name of the official teaching office of the Church?

Catholic Signs & Symbols Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below Sanctuary Ambo Tabernacle Ashes Paschal Candle Chalice Altar Crucifix Ambry Baptismal Font Incense Presider s Chair Credence Table Sanctuary Lamp Book of the Gospels 1. The lectern from which the Word of God is proclaimed. 2. A safe, secure cabinet where the consecrated bread or Blessed Sacrament is kept. The Body of Christ is reserved so it can be distributed to the sick and dying. 3. This is the large white symbol that is lit at the Easter Vigil. It is a symbol of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who dispels the darkness of the world. 4. The cup used during Mass that holds the wine before the Consecration and the Blood of Christ after the Consecration. It represents the cup used at the Last Supper and is a symbol of Jesus sacrifice and eternal life. 5. The light that burns near the tabernacle to indicate the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. The light serves as a reminder that Christ, the light, is with us. 6. From burnt palms, this symbol reminds us of our sins and our need for God. 7. This is representative of Jesus dead body. 8. This cabinet holds the Holy Oils used when the sacraments are given. It is in the column by the Baptismal font at St. Mary of Vernon Parish. 9. This fragrant smoke rises when this is burned and is a symbol of prayers rising to God. 10. This is the central focal point in a church and a symbol of Christ. It is the place where the sacrifice of the cross is made present and truly encountered. It is also the table of the Lord to which the People of God are called to celebrate Mass. 11. A large pool of water used for Baptism. 12. What small side table holds the vessels used in Mass? 13. What do we call the chair set aside for the leader of our worship? 14. What do we call the area of the church that contains the altar, ambo, and presider s chair? 15. What is the decorated book containing the readings about the life of Jesus?

Mary Use the words below to fill in the blanks Joseph Sorrowful Assumption Nazareth in Galilee Anne Magnificat Gabriel Joachim Ten Joyful Immaculate Conception Glorious Five Luminous Jesus 1. What is the name of Mary s mother? 2. What is the name of Mary s father? 3. What is the name of Mary s husband and the step father of Jesus? 4. What is the name of the angel who announced to Mary that she was to be the Mother of Jesus? 5. What town was Mary from? 6. What is the name of Mary s song of praise in Luke s Gospel? 7. Signifies Mary s passing into eternal life? 8. This mystery of the rosary helps us to remember the sadness that Mary felt and pain that Jesus suffered to save us? 9. This mystery reminds us of the happy times that Jesus and Mary shared together? 10. Mary was conceived without original sin? 11. This mystery show us the great things in the lives of Mary and Jesus because they followed God s word? 12. How may beads are there in a decade of the rosary? 13. How many decades are there in the rosary? 14. This mystery helps us to see and understand the public life of Jesus? 15. Mary is the mother of?

Virtues Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below Justice Faith Prudence Charity Temperance Hope Fortitude Theological Virtues: Cardinal Virtues: Gifts of the Holy Spirit Circle the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit list below Peace Eucharist Forgiveness Eternal Life Piety Counsel Hope Fortitude Fear of the Lord Adoration Wisdom Understanding Knowledge Holy Days of Obligation Circle the six Holy Days of Obligation in the United States Feast of St. Francis Immaculate Conception St. Patrick s Day Assumption Easter Ash Wednesday Mary, Mother of God Valentine s Day Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ All Saint s Day The Four Marks of the Church List the four Marks of the Church below.

Sacraments Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below. Marriage Ritual Immersion in Water Laying on of Hands Holy Orders Sacramental Grace Eucharist Confirmation Fire Consecrating with Oil Anointing of the Sick Reconciliation Baptism 1. Name the three sacraments of Initiation: a. b. c. 2. Name the two sacraments of Healing: a. b. 3. Name the two sacraments at the Service of Communion: a. b. 4. This is the free and undeserved gift of God s loving and active presence in our lives. 5. This is an established form of words and actions for a ceremony that is often repeated. 6. This special blessing with Chrism symbolizes our being chosen by God for a special role. 7. When this cleansing action takes place, it symbolizes the turning away from sin, dying and rising. 8. It symbolized receiving the Holy Spirit and being designated for hands on service. 9. Sacred signs (ex: Holy Water or Crucifix) that bears some resemblance to the sacraments, but do not carry the Guarantee of God s grace associated with the sacraments. 10. This burning symbol represents action, passion and transformation.

The Liturgical Year Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below. Mardi Gras Arrival Pentecost Sunset on Thursday Christmas Ash Wednesday Violet Ordinary Time Red Advent Good Friday Green Book of Acts Lent Fifty 1. What is the liturgical color of Ordinary Time? 2. What is the name of the day before Lent begins? 3. What is the last day of the Easter season? 4. What special celebration do we prepare for during the Advent season? 5. What is the first day of our Lenten journey? 6. What does the word Advent mean? 7. What is the liturgical color for Pentecost? 8. On which day do we remember how Jesus died for us? 9. What season begins the fourth Sunday before Christmas? 10. What is the liturgical color for the season of Advent? 11. How many days do we celebrate Easter? 12. In which book of the Bible do we find the story of the Pentecost? 13. When does Lent end? 14. What is the longest season in the Church year? 15. What do we call the forty days during which we prepare for Easter?

Mass Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below Eucharist Assembly Transubstantiation Lectionary Mark Luke 1 st Reading Intercessions Matthew 2 nd Reading Homily Profession of Faith Eucharistic Prayer Penitential Rite Gospel 1 st Sunday of Advent 1. This word comes from the Greek word meaning thanksgiving. 2. There are three cycles of readings taken from this book on Sundays. 3. This word means Good News. 4. The name of the group of people gathered as the Body of Christ. 5. This begins the liturgical year for the Church. 6. Which Gospel is proclaimed on Sundays in Cycle A? 7. This comes from one of the New Testament Epistles. 8. We say the word of the Nicene Creed, which begins, We believe in one God. 9. Which Gospel is proclaimed on Sundays in Cycle B? 10. This is taken from the Old Testament, the Acts of the Apostle, or Revelation. 11. Before we listen to the Word of God, we make a prayer to confess our sins and ask the Lord s mercy. 12. After the Gospel reading, the priest or deacon gives a teaching about the Scriptures and encouragement to the people to put God s word into practice. 13. Which Gospel is proclaimed on Sundays in Cycle C? 14. The transformation of the bread and wine into Jesus Body and Blood. 15. This is the longest prayer of the Mass and it has a number of different parts.

Confirmation Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below Zucchetto Ring Dove Crosier Chrism Laying on of Hands Miter Bishop Pectoral Cross Sponsor 1. The tall pointed headdress/hat that is worn by the Bishop during liturgical celebrations to symbolize his authority. 2. A symbol of the Holy Spirit. All four Gospels describe the Holy Spirit coming upon Jesus in this form. 3. A small, round, red colored skull cap worn on the top of the head to show that the Lord is the Bishop s Inheritance. 4. This is a symbol of the Bishop s authority and marriage to the diocese. 5. The Bishop wears this over his breast as a sign for his love of the Gospel and the Cross. 6. A shepherd s staff; it shows the Bishop as the chief shepherd of his Diocese. 7. He is the chief shepherd of a Diocese; he has a distinctive garb and insignia of office. 8. The physical sign of the sacrament is anointing with this perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop. 9. The essential rite of the sacrament is the anointing with oil and then it is followed up by this action. 10. This person formally presents you to the Bishop at Confirmation.

Scripture Use the Breakthrough Bible to answer the questions below. 1. What are the two major divisions of the Bible? 2. How many Historical Books are there in the Old Testament? 3. How many books of Wisdom are there in the Old Testament? 4. How many books of the Prophets are there in the Old Testament? 5. What is the total count of the books in the Old Testament? 6. Who was the first man and first woman? 7. We are created in the image and likeness of? 8. He built the Ark? 9. Who was Jacob s brother? 10. He wore the Coat of Many Colors. 11. How many plagues came upon the Egyptians because their hearts were hard? 12. Name the Four Gospels: 13. How many Apostles were there? 14. What book in the New Testament is the story of the early Church? 15. Who is the first martyr of the Church? 16. How many books are there in a Catholic Bible? 17. Who baptized Jesus? 18. What is the name of the apostle who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver? 19. Who was the governor at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus? 20. Which apostle denied Jesus three times?

Prayer Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below Petition Thanksgiving Praise Intercession Blessing & Adoration 1. Thanking God for all good things and in every situation. 2. Returning to God the love we receive from him, and giving him the worship, he deserves as our King and Maker. 3. Asking God for everything we need, especially for forgiveness, and the coming of Christ s Kingdom, but also for every personal need, small or large. 4. Giving glory to God not because of what he does, but because of who he is. 5. Praying on behalf of others, even enemies.