Confirmation Requirements Grade Level: Preparation begins in Grade 7 and continues into the Fall of Grade 8 Schedule Options: Camp Caritas is a religious enrichment summer camp for students who are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. One is being held at Shanahan High school and Bonner / Prendie High School. It will run for one week (June 17-21) and will cover the Confirmation framework. Shanahan teachers and peer minister will staff the program. ******OR******** St. Thomas: Classes will be held the second Sunday of each month for two hours. These classes will be held on Sunday Evening 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Social Hall. The class will consist of fellowship, lesson, discussions, & Spirit & Corporal Mercy Actions. Other Program Elements: To establish their discipleship identity and develop habits and skills for living and sharing their faith in their daily lives. All Candidates will do the following whether they attend the Caritas Camp or the St. Thomas Program.
· Attend Confession during Lent & Advent · Complete Saint Project, based on chosen Confirmation name, for the fall of 8th Grade & display your project after Mass in the Social Hall. · Attend or be a part of an Advent Service · Attend or be a part of Stations of the Cross · Complete 8 separate Works of Mercy (at least 2 out of the 8 must be from the Spiritual Works) Complete Works of Mercy Chart · You must give an hour of your time to that work, but it can be spread out (Do the task for 15 minutes/4 days a week = one hour.) 1. You must provide verification that you spent at least one hour on each work. Parents or supervisors may sign. Pictures can also be added. 2. This can be accomplished on your own time or organized by the PREP office. · Attend Bishop Shanahan’s Middle-School Retreat (3 dates offered over their formation prior to Confirmation) Select one and attend. · Write a letter to the Bishop: Due June 2020 · More information and guidance will be given during the PREP year
*** Confirmation Name, Sponsors Name & paperwork must be handed in by the Spring of 2020!!!! Works of Mercy Must be handed in by September of 2020
Bishop Shanahan High School looks forward to having your middle school students attend the 2019 - 2020 Ignite Retreat! Many dates will be offered, including: September 28, 2019 ***October 26, 2019**** January 4, 2020 April 18, 2020 Registration will open after July 1, 2019 so stay tuned!
Classes will tentatively be held: Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 17 (Christmas show), Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8, April 12, May 3 May Procession May 5th 6:00 PM
Corporal Works of Mercy Spiritual Works of Mercy
Feed the hungry Admonish the sinner Give drink to the thirsty Instruct the ignorant Clothe the naked Counsel the doubtful Visit the sick Comfort the sorrowing Shelter the homeless Bear wrongs patiently Visit the imprisoned Forgive all injuries Care for Creation Pray for the created world
Bury the dead Pray for the living and the dead |
