Feed My Sheep: Nourishing Disciples, A Pastoral Plan for Catechesis<= /title> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"place"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceType"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"City"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US link=3Dblue vlink=3Dpurple style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> Youth Ministry and Confirmation Overview<o:p></o:p> Our Youth Ministry Pr= ogram is the umbrella under which Confirmation Preparation occurs. Youth participation in our Youth Ministry Program is an integral aspect of prepar= ation for the Sacrament of Confirmation as it broadens our teens’ experienc= e of church, knowledge of the faith, and understanding of a lived Christian faith. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> The Goals for Ministr= y with Adolescents as outlined by the Diocese of Manchester in the document “Nourishing Disciples” are the framework around which our progr= am is built and the pathway that leads youth through the Sacr= ament of Confirmation into a life of Christian discipleship. The goals are:<o:p></o:p></= p> <o:p> </o:p> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'>To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in= our world today.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'>To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.<o:p></o:p></= li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'>To foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young perso= n.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> In Grade 9, youth reg= ister for our Youth Ministry/Confirmation program. The two year program is designed t= o be flexible, with many choices, because we know the busy schedules our teens keep. In Grade 10, youth once= again register for the program. In = addition to participation in our comprehensive = youth ministry program or theology classes and Campus Ministry in a <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Catholic</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">High School= </st1:PlaceType> (such as <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">St. Thomas</st1:City>= </st1:place>), candidates for Confirmation participate in Immediate Preparation for Confirmation consisting of an eight-week period of catechetical sessions. T= his preparation includes understanding the rites, symbols, connection of Confirmation to Baptism, gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, and living as disciples of Christ. Parents and sponsors should be actively involved in the catechetical preparation and will be provided resources to help them unders= tand and fulfill their role. = <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> Links to the informat= ion and forms you need:<o:p></o:p> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><a href=3D"http://parishbulletin.com/Organizations/22338/Documents/YM_Reg= _Form_2011-12.pdf">Youth Ministry/Confirmation Registration Form</a><o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'>Youth Ministry Calendar 2011 – = 2012 (12/28/2011, new calendar in development)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><a href=3D"http://parishbulletin.com/Organizations/22338/Documents/Confir= mation_2011-12.mht">Confirmation Guidelines</a><o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;tab-stop= s:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><a href=3D"http://parishbulletin.com/Organizations/22338/Documents/2012_C= onf_Prep_Pgm_Cal.pdf">Immediate Preparation Course for Confirmation 2012 Calendar</a><o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><a href=3D"http://parishbulletin.com/Organizations/22338/Documents/Req_Ad= misssion_Immediate_Prep_Conf_2011-2012.pdf">Request for Admission to Immediate Preparation for Confirmation Sessions</a></= span></li> </ul> </div> </body> </html>

MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Location: file:///C:/515CB117/YM_Confirm_Overview.htm Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Feed My Sheep: Nourishing Disciples, A Pastoral Plan for Catechesis<= /title> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"place"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceType"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"City"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US link=3Dblue vlink=3Dpurple style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> Youth Ministry and Confirmation Overview<o:p></o:p> Our Youth Ministry Pr= ogram is the umbrella under which Confirmation Preparation occurs. Youth participation in our Youth Ministry Program is an integral aspect of prepar= ation for the Sacrament of Confirmation as it broadens our teens’ experienc= e of church, knowledge of the faith, and understanding of a lived Christian faith. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> The Goals for Ministr= y with Adolescents as outlined by the Diocese of Manchester in the document “Nourishing Disciples” are the framework around which our progr= am is built and the pathway that leads youth through the Sacr= ament of Confirmation into a life of Christian discipleship. The goals are:<o:p></o:p></= p> <o:p> </o:p> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'>To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in= our world today.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'>To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.<o:p></o:p></= li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'>To foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young perso= n.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> In Grade 9, youth reg= ister for our Youth Ministry/Confirmation program. The two year program is designed t= o be flexible, with many choices, because we know the busy schedules our teens keep. In Grade 10, youth once= again register for the program. In = addition to participation in our comprehensive = youth ministry program or theology classes and Campus Ministry in a <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Catholic</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">High School= </st1:PlaceType> (such as <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">St. Thomas</st1:City>= </st1:place>), candidates for Confirmation participate in Immediate Preparation for Confirmation consisting of an eight-week period of catechetical sessions. T= his preparation includes understanding the rites, symbols, connection of Confirmation to Baptism, gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, and living as disciples of Christ. Parents and sponsors should be actively involved in the catechetical preparation and will be provided resources to help them unders= tand and fulfill their role. = <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> Links to the informat= ion and forms you need:<o:p></o:p> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><a href=3D"http://parishbulletin.com/Organizations/22338/Documents/YM_Reg= _Form_2011-12.pdf">Youth Ministry/Confirmation Registration Form</a><o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'>Youth Ministry Calendar 2011 – = 2012 (12/28/2011, new calendar in development)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><a href=3D"http://parishbulletin.com/Organizations/22338/Documents/Confir= mation_2011-12.mht">Confirmation Guidelines</a><o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;tab-stop= s:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><a href=3D"http://parishbulletin.com/Organizations/22338/Documents/2012_C= onf_Prep_Pgm_Cal.pdf">Immediate Preparation Course for Confirmation 2012 Calendar</a><o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><a href=3D"http://parishbulletin.com/Organizations/22338/Documents/Req_Ad= misssion_Immediate_Prep_Conf_2011-2012.pdf">Request for Admission to Immediate Preparation for Confirmation Sessions</a></= span></li> </ul> </div> </body> </html>