Confirmation Program for High School Students
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Co-Coordinators of the Confirmation Preparation Program:
Jim Flanagan
Director of Youth Ministry
jim_flanagan@holynameparish.com
978 377 1804Father George Evans
Pastor of Holy Name Parish
george.evans@holynameparish.com
978 377 1796
What is the Sacrament of Confirmation? Confirmation is the Sacrament that completes Baptism. In Confirmation the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to us. Anyone who freely decides to live a life as God’s child and asks for God’s Spirit under the signs of the imposition of hands and anointing with Chrism receives the strength to witness to God’s love and might in word and deed. S/he becomes a full-fledged member of the Catholic Church.
What happens in Confirmation? In Confirmation the soul of a baptized Christian is imprinted with a permanent seal that can be received only once and marks this individual forever as a Christian. The gift of the Holy Spirit is the strength from above in which this individual puts the grace of his Baptism into practice through his life and acts as a witness for Christ.
2021-2022 Confirmation Preparation Program
Confirmation Preparation Program is a two year program.
For this year, we are offering in-person sessions which are required and Zoom sessions which are elective topics. The sessions will be comprised of various topics that you will help prepare you for the Sacrament of Confirmation and for your life long journey of faith.
Each candidate will be asked to complete all the in-person sessions and at least three elective sessions. You cannot do any of the same electives as last year.
In-Person Sessions The in-person sessions will meet an average of twice a month. All of these sessions are required sessions: Sundays 6:00-8:00pm. Mass will be a major component to the program this year.
September 26 Opening Mass/Session Parent & Candidate January 9 and January 23 October 3 and October 17 February 13 November7 and November 21 March 6 and March 20 December 5 and December 12 April 3 & April 10 Closing Mass Parent & Candidate
Elective Zoom Sessions Each candidate is expected to complete at least three elective sessions. There are a variety of elective Zoom sessions being offered. The sessions will be at varied times/dates and in most cases offered more than once. Sessions a between 45 minutes to an hour.
Don’t wait until the last minute to do your Zoom Sessions. There are no guarantees that during April sessions you want will be available because they were offered earlier in the year.
For each session, the following is expected:- Must be on time to the session; teachers will not let you in after they have started
- Put your name in the chat. This will be one of the ways we take attendance
- You must have your camera on at all times and post your first and last name
- Actively participate in the session
- The last question of the evening will always be: what is your take away?
Note:
Each week you will be e-mailed with all Zoom sessions available that week.
It will be your responsibility to keep track of each session that you attend. A tally sheet will be provided. It must be turned in by April 10.
Other important Dates and Opportunities Sacrament of Confirmation 2022 Saturday, May 14 4:00pm Mass followed by Confirmation Rehearsal Sunday, May 15 arrival 12:00pm Ceremony starts at 1:00pm Candidates and Sponsors Masses Saturday 4:00pm; Sunday 7:00am, 9:00am and 11:00am Opening Mass and Session September 26 6:30-8:00pm Candidate and Parent Closing Mass and Session April 10 6:30-8:00pm Candidate and Parent Dates to be announced West Roxbury Tri-Parish Sunday Evening Youth Masses Retreats and Workshops Grade 9 Retreat Saturday, October 23 | 12:30-5:00pm Weekend Confirmation Retreat January 14-16 (MLK weekend additional cost) Grade 10 Retreat Saturday, January 22 | 10:00am-5:00pm Grade 10 Zoom Confirmation Workshop Sunday, May 1 | 6:30-8:00pm Conversation with the Candidate (Grade 10) Week of May 1 Christian Service Opportunities Each candidate will be asked to participate in 2 Parish sponsored Christian Service Project and one community wide. Each candidate will be required to complete a service sheet. Rose’s Bounty Food Pantry Monthly Opportunities Outdoor Mass and Picnic Sunday, 9/19/2021 St. Vincent de Paul Walk Sunday, 10/17/2021 | 1:00pm Church lot HNPS Trunk or Treat Friday, 10/29/2021 | 3:00-6:00pm School lot Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Baskets Friday, 11/19/2021 | 5:00pm Christmas in the City Saturday, 12/18/2021 & Sunday 12/19/2021 Boston Winter Walk Sunday, 2/13/2022 Outdoor Mass and Picnic Sunday, 9/19/2021
Adult Ministry Opportunities adults always needed!
Faith Formation Team We need adults and young people willing to accompany our young people in Faith Formation as facilitators, small group leaders, monitors and tech coordinator. We will train!
Adult leaders who are willing to be a Ministry of Presence Team are needed at all Junior High events. There must always be more than one adult present at events and meetings with the students. It is so amazing to work with young people. What a gift this can be for those who are open to stepping forward. There is a statistic which reports that young people who remain part of the Church are ones who have had a least five faithful and faith-filled adults who have played significant roles in their lives.
Youth Ministry Advisory Board This is a group of adults and young people with the task of envisioning the future of our Junior High Youth Ministry Program, more than for other forms of work. It will help us look to the future, and that is a very important need. The Board will by no means replace the Youth Service Project Council or the Faith Formation Council. It will meet monthly.
Mission Trip Leadership Team One of the greatest highlights of HNP is the high school mission trips, which are amazing. Though there has not been a decision made on when the next mission trip will be, we think it is extremely important to put together a leadership team. There are a variety of roles (advertisement, fundraising, travel, day off opportunities work sites, meals and leaders on the trip). All young adults and adults are welcome! We will train!
Contact: Jim Flanagan, Director of Youth Ministry, 978 377 1804 or jim_flanagan@holynameparish.com