10th Grade is the second of three years for Confirmation Preparation here at St. Joe's. 10th Graders will follow the curriculum One-Eight by Life Teen which utilizes experiential, relational, and systematic methods that engage teenagers in their faith while presenting doctrinally sound teachings, rooted in the Catechism and Sacred Scripture. Through engaging presentations of faith, teenagers are invited into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and challenged to become life-long disciples over the course of the One-Eight Curriculum.
Over the course of the teen’s 10
th and 11
th grade years, they will follow the RCIA process by participating in three phases of the Confirmation preparation; the Period of inquiry, the Period of Evangelization, and the Period of Mission.
Period of Inquiry: The students will begin to learn more about requirements for Confirmation. This period involves student meetings with their parents and with their sponsor and includes an interview with the youth minister. These sessions are designed to help both teens and parents discern if they can commit to the preparation necessary for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The focus of this period is encouraging students to be open in journeying toward the sacrament, and to identify students who are not open or ready to engage in the preparation process.
Period of Evangelization: For teenagers preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation, this period of time will reintroduce and deepen their understanding of the basic tenets of the Catholic faith. It is a “new evangelization” for the teenagers and an opportunity for continued conversion to Christ. For some it will be a review, and for others it may be the first time many Catholic beliefs are explained and introduced. This period begins with a modified Rite of Acceptance, where the parish priest will formally “accept” the teenagers as candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Period of Mission: (11
th Grade year) This period focuses on a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a lively interaction with the Holy Spirit, and a deeper understanding of the missionary call each teen received during his or her baptism. The period begins with a modified Rite of Election and a second interview with each candidate, this time between our parish priests, the youth and their sponsor. Candidates will reaffirm their desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and commit to drive more deeply into prayer during this period of time.
As part of their Confirmation program, 10th grade youth will participate in the following:
1. Attend Sunday evening sessions, up to three absences are acceptable. If more nights need to be missed, youth will need to meet with Melissa and make up the sessions.
2. Service/Justice Experiences and Reflections -See Service/Justice Forms.
New this year, youth will need to participate in 3 community service experiences, 3 parish service experiences, and 2 liturgical experiences. (Service experiences are no longer separated by hours.) Reflections are due in class on Sunday, April 14, 2019
3. Attend all 3 Triduum Services and write a Triduum Reflection –Due April 28, 2019.
4. Attend 2 Parent/Youth sessions throughout the year:
9/9/18 Session 1 -Generation to Generation –Parent and Teenager Intro Session
4/7/19 Session 17 -UMM (LN) –Parent and Teenager Session on the Triduum
