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Saint
Francis Confirmation I & II Program 2001-2002
This year we will be using a series entitled “CONNECT” for the Confirmation I program. The six part series will be presented in nine sessions along with the visiting lecturers. The candidates are encouraged to take the glossy handout home at the end of the session to review with their parents. Each session on this outline corresponds to a speaker or to the particular session being taught. The Confirmation II program consists of the speakers and nine classroom sessions, for a total of fifteen class weeks. The series used for this program is from Ligouri religious publishers. The candidates will be encouraged to return home with the glossy four-page handout, in order that they might explore their faith further with their parents/guardians.
Given the structure of the shortened class sessions it is important that the candidates attend all the sessions. Candidates who have been absent from 3 sessions are presumed to have withdrawn from the program. After two excused absences the parents of the candidate will be contacted and will need to attend a meeting with the candidate and the program director. Excused absences are understood to mean illness, a death in the family, or a serious family emergency. Please call in advance, or that day and leave a detailed message on the religious education office phone line (978) 453-4460. Birthdays, parties, ski-weekends, sporting events, musical recitals and other social outings do not constitute legitimate reasons to neglect the obligation to prepare for this important spiritual stage in your Catholic life.
CIRRICULUM
Oct. 14, 2001 at 5:30
p.m. in Church
Confirmation I & II---Students and Sponsors (90 minute presentation)
“Being Found By God” Mr. Raymond Vallincourt
October 21, 2001 at 6:00
p.m.
Confirmation I
A Sense of Belonging
Confirmation II
Food for Our Journey
October 28, 2001 at
5:30-6:45 p.m. in Lower Church Hall
11th
Grade Program
November 4, 2001 at 6:00
p.m.
Confirmation I
A Sense of Belonging
Confirmation II
Baptism/Confirmation-- Our Introduction to the Life of the Church
Nov. 11, 2001 at 6:00
p.m. in Church
Confirmation I & II
Fitting In---Father Bob Monagle
November 18, 2001 at 6:00
p.m.
Confirmation I
Moments on a Journey
Confirmation II
We Believe
Nov. 25, 2001 at
5:30-6:45 p.m. in Lower Church Hall
11th
Grade Program
December 2, 2001 at 6:00
p.m.
Confirmation I
Expressions of the Heart
Confirmation II
A Brief History of the Sacrament
December 9, 2001 at 6:00
p.m. in Church
Confirmation
I & II
Peer Pressure…Father Michael Hobson
December 16, 2001 at 6:00
p.m.
Confirmation I
Expressions of the Heart
Confirmation II
The Sacrament of the Holy Spirit
January 6, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Church
Confirmation I & II
Teen Depression…Father Tom Nestor
January 20, 2002
11th Grade Program
February 3, 2002 at
6:00 p.m.
Confirmation I
The Giver of Life
Confirmation II
Holy Spirit, Bearer of Gifts
Feb. 10, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in Church
Confirmation I & II---Students and Sponsors (90 minute presentation)
“The Lies we live by—the truth we choose to ignore”…Mr. Raymond Vallincourt
Feb. 24, 2002 at
5:30-6:45 p.m. in Lower Church Hall
11th Grade Program
March 3, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.
Confirmation I
The Gospel Challenge
Confirmation II
A Sacrament of Christ We Witness
March 10, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in Church
Confirmation I & II
Dealing with and Goodbyes…Father Wayne Belcher
March 17, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.
Confirmation I
The Gospel Challenge
Confirmation II
Signs and Symbols of the Sacrament of Confirmation
March 24, 2002 at
5:30-6:45 p.m. in Lower Church Hall
11 Grade Program
March 31, 2002
Easter Sunday
April 7, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.
Confirmation I
The Journey Continues
Confirmation II
Celebration of the Rite of Confirmation
April 13, 2001
Confirmation I
Alternate Snow Date
April 17, 2002
(Wednesday 7:00 p.m.)
Confirmation Rehearsal in the lower Church, Candidates and Sponsors need to attend. Please bring gown home with you.
April 20, 2002
11th grade Program
Thursday Evening, April 25, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Confirmation:
Most Reverend Emilio Simeon Allue S.D.B., Auxiliary Bishop of Boston
Candidates should be in lower hall at 6:00 p.m. sharp.