Confirmation
Filled with the Holy Spirit, they proclaimed
the Lord Jesus.
Two-year Confirmation Program
Begins
At it’s April 2007 meeting, the Parent
Advisory Board approved a new two-year Confirmation Program for St. Denis Parish.
The program will begin in the 7th grade with the celebration of the
sacrament in the 8th grade.
The two-year program was implemented and reaffirmed by the Advisory
Board in the fall of 2007.
The new program is intended to allow for
more thought and reflection in the following areas:
a)
The
close relationship between the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation and
identification of the
b)
Selection
of a Confirmation Name and Sponsor in the first year and earlier notification
of this information to the Office of Religious Education.
c)
Participation
in Community Service activities each year.
d)
Greater
opportunities for prayer (i.e. different prayer forms in the classroom and
half-day retreat on-site each year
with opportunities for prayer in the
e)
Involvement
with the Sponsors during the second year.
f)
Understanding
of and input in the liturgy for the Celebration of Confirmation in the second year.
g)
Mystagogy
(i.e. reflection following the Celebration of Confirmation).
Expectations*
|
|
1st
Year Students |
2nd Year Students |
|
Attendance |
50 % |
100 % |
|
Community Service |
10 hours |
10 hours |
|
Retreat |
ü |
ü |
|
Family Meeting |
N/A |
ü |
*Written make-up
opportunities are available.
Downloadable PDF Handouts
(Click on titles to
download.)
1ST YEAR STUDENTS calendar
The classes are held in the
2ND YEAR STUDENTS calendar
The classes are held in the Parish Center from 10:30 am to 11:25 am with a make-up class on the following Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Click on calendar above for dates.
Choosing a
Confirmation Name and Sponsor
By the end of the first year, students will have
selected a Confirmation name and sponsor. They can bring this information to
class along with the contact information of their sponsor so that we can mail
the Sponsor’s Handbook.
A great resource on the saints can
be found here to help your youth find a
role model as a follower of Jesus.
Parish Community Service
Opportunities
10 HOURS REQUIRED both in First and Second years—5 in PARISH and 5 OFF-SITE.
A list of seasonal opportunities in the parish will be e-mailed to the parents to share with their youth.
Community Service Hours Record
From previous years, we know the youth can accomplish
5 hours through Parish activities and 5 more hours in school service projects
or service out in the community for a total of 10 hours. Sign-ups for Parish
opportunities will be posted in the classrooms.
In the first year, a series of texts by
Resources for Christian Living (RCL) allow for more flexibility in designing a
course of study. Each 12-chapter book includes special Scripture chapters, a
weekly challenge to put the Gospel into action, and questions that encourage
family discussion
We are pleased to present in the second year
the text Confirmation by Resources for Christian Living (RCL). Click
here
for information on their web site for families and sponsors with ideas for
family prayer, faith sharing, and activities.
Candidate
Book In
each of 8 chapters, candidates discover one of the elements of the Confirmation
ritual, explore real life examples, and enter into activities, discussion and
reflection.
Sponsor
Handbook Adult
reflection and discussion questions for each chapter encourage sponsors to walk
with the candidates throughout the preparation time.
Parent Involvement Much of what we do would not be possible
without the involvement of parents who are willing to contribute their time and
effort in the classroom and in community service projects in support of their
youth. Also, receptions held following the sacraments are also an opportunity
to contribute to the parish to help make the celebrations special for all of
the families.
Religious Education Program Overview
Your family must be registered in the Parish
and actively participating in the celebration of the Eucharist on Sunday:
Saturday (vigil) 5:30
p.m.
Sunday 7:30, 9:30,
11:30 a.m.
Our Lady of the
Saturday (vigil) 5:15
p.m.
Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Currently Religious Education classes are being
held only at St. Denis Church.
Religious Education Fee
$75.00 per family for one child. $100.00 per family for two or more
children.
Our local Deanery—area represented by
neighboring Catholic parishes—is pleased to present a series of training
workshops both in the summer and winter for adults interested in exploring
catechetical ministry. Attendance at these workshops also counts towards Basic
Catechist Certification in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Our aim is to have a team of two adults to
teach in every grade level. They may take turns presenting the lessons week to
week. We offer continued support and opportunities for further enrichment at
the annual Faith Formation Conference. If you’re interested in exploring this
ministry, please contact Mr. Victor Valdez in the Office of Religious
Education, vvaldez@stdenisparish.org
On September 18, 2005, a group of interested
parents gathered to form a Parent Advisory Board for the Religious Education
Program. They meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. in the
Meeting Room in the Parish Offices.
Parishioners interested in joining the Parent Advisory Board are
encouraged to inquire with Mr. Victor Valdez, Parish Catechetical Leader,
854-1081 or vvaldez@stdenisparish.org
Catechesis for the
Whole Community
Watch our calendar for the Fall and Spring
Sunday Family Potluck suppers. Your family is welcome to join in these
gatherings in the
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Questions???
Please
call the Office of Religious Education at (650) 854-1081,
Fax
(650) 854-3754 or
E-mail
vvaldez@stdenisparish.org
St.
Denis Parish
2250 Avy Avenue