THE CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Includes three years of study and faith development during grades six through eight. The immediate preparation is comprised of a Confirmation packet, retreat, parent/child workshop, and liturgical celebrations. Confirmands are to complete 30 hours of Christian Community Service before celebrating Confirmation in the fall of ninth grade.
Please watch the following videos to learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ano0RG_2Psg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2D4SXXjxFM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhhcYLkm4Lg
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The gift of wisdom enables you to see life from God’s point of view and to recognize the real value of persons, events, and things. Wisdom makes you mature in the way you think and act. You do not judge others by appearances only.
The gift of understanding helps you accept the truths of faith and being a follower of Christ. It enables you to make right choices in your relationship with God and others.
The gift of counsel helps you see the right choices to make. Using this gift, you seek direction in the sacrament of reconciliation, and advice from your parents or friends. It also enables you to give advice and encourage others to do the right thing.
The gift of courage or fortitude helps you be strong when you face opposition to your faith. It enables you to stand up for your beliefs and to live as a follower of Christ.
The gift of knowledge helps you know what God asks of you and how you should respond. This gift helps you to recognize temptations for what they are and turn to God for help.
The gift of piety helps you love and worship God. It helps you respect people and all things dedicated to God.
The gift of awe is sometimes called Fear of the Lord. This gift helps you remember God is mightier than anything you can imagine. It helps you recognize the greatness of God and your dependence on Him.