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2017-2018 Confirmation Packet Packet Contents

Sacrament Requirements

Calendar of Events

Attendance Policy

Community Service Requirements

Qualifications for Sponsors/Choosing a

Sponsor

Saint Paper Format Guidelines

Confirmation “Letter to Father” Format

Confirmation Sponsor Info Form

2 Service Project Forms

Community Service Hours Turn in Form

Sponsor Good Standing Form

Potential Confirmation Interview

Questions

Sherri Williams, PCL (ext. 11) at swilliams@stmichaelgarland.org

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RCIA – SACRAMENT REQUIREMENTS

NAME__________________________________________________________GRADE_________

DO NOT PANIC – WE WILL GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!

Sign of the Cross Initials_________ Required Paperwork:

Our Father Initials_________ Birth Certificate Initials_______

Hail Mary Initials_________ Baptismal Certificate Initials_______

Glory Be Initials_________ Saint Name & Report Initials_______

Act of Contrition Initials_________ Sponsor Name Initials_______

Angel of God Initials_________ Sponsor in Good Standing Form Initials_______

Creed Initials________ Sponsor *documents: Initials_______

Grace before Meals Initials_________ *Birth, baptism, confirmation, marriage Certs

10 Commandments Initials_________

7 Sacraments Initials_________

Venial & Mortal Sin Initials_________

7 Gifts of Holy Spirit Initials________

12 Fruits of Holy Spirit Initials_________

7 Corporal Works of Mercy Initials_________

7 Spiritual Works of Mercy Initials_________

20 Mysteries of Rosary Initials_________

Comments____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Recommendation______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________ _______________________________________ Sherri Williams, Faith Formation Coordinator, or Date Classroom Teacher

Required Participation:

Class Attendance Initials_______

Confirmation Retreat Initials_______

Mass Attendance Initials_______

Required Meetings Initials_______

1__ 2___ 3__ 4__ 5___ 6__7 __8 __9 __ 10__

Reconciliation Initials_______

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Please keep a copy of ALL documents submitted to the office.

PAST DUE (was due April 17, 2017) - Saint Paper & Sponsor Info Form

Oct 15, or 16 #1 PARENT WORKSHOP—REQUIRED

Oct 29 (Sun) TBA Rite of Acceptance & Welcoming - All RCIA(2) – 10:30 AM Mass

with Parent and/or Sponsor—REQUIRED

Nov 12, 13, or 15 #2 PARENT WORKSHOP—REQUIRED

Nov 20 **Confirmation Sponsor Certificates—DEADLINE

**Letter of Good Standing for Sponsors—DEADLINE

Sponsor must take FORM to their church to be filled out by their Parish

Church Secretary or Pastor. The Form must include the Church seal, the

Confirmation Certificate & Marriage License (must be in Catholic Church).

Jan 13 (Sat) RCIA 1st

Communion Workshop – 8:30 AM - 2 PM—REQUIRED for all receiving 1st

Communion

Jan 21, 22, or 24 #3 PARENT WORKSHOP—REQUIRED

Jan 26-28 Confirmation Retreat – Mt. Lebanon Cedar Hill – Attendance REQUIRED

Jan 31 Teaching Mass – 6:30 PM

Feb 11 or 12 #4 PARENT WORKSHOP—REQUIRED

Feb 12 ***Service Hours—HARD DEADLINE—NO EXCEPTIONS—Sacraments WILL BE

DELAYED**

***Letter to Father— HARD DEADLINE—NO EXCEPTIONS—Sacraments WILL BE

DELAYED**

Feb 25 TBA Rite of Call to Continuing Conversion – All Baptized RCIA(2) - REQUIRED—10:30 AM

Mass with sponsor and/or parent

Mar 31(Sat) Rehearsal—Student AND Sponsor—REQUIRED

Time: 9:00 AM Where: Assigned Classrooms +If a proxy is needed, they must first meet the same requirements as the Sponsor. Please notify and submit all documents for the proxy to the Faith Formation Office PRIOR TO February 6, 2017.

Mar 31 (Sat) Vigil Mass—Student AND Sponsor – arrive at 7:30 PM

DEADLINES & EVENTS

All Sacrament Parent Classes are REQUIRED: Sunday at 9 AM—Youth Room, Monday

at 6:30 PM—Youth Room OR Wednesday at 6:30 PM—#110-120

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Additional Required Sacrament Prep Classes For TEEN students receiving additional Sacraments

Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation In order to prepare your child for 3 or 4 Sacraments this year, you and your child will be required to attend

additional classes. The schedule is as follows:

Oct 9 (Mon) #1 SACRAMENT PREP CLASS—7:45 PM

Oct 23 (Mon) #2 SACRAMENT PREP CLASS—7:45 PM

Oct 30 (Mon) #3 SACRAMENT PREP CLASS—7:45 PM

Nov 6 (Mon) #4 SACRAMENT PREP CLASS—7:45 PM

Nov 20 (Mon) #5 SACRAMENT PREP CLASS—7:45 PM

Nov 27 (Mon) #6 SACRAMENT PREP CLASS—7:45 PM

Jan 29 (Mon) #7 SACRAMENT PREP CLASS—7:45 PM (if needed)

Attendance is Mandatory!

There will be NO MAKE-UP classes!

Absences & Tardies will delay Sacraments

Mass attendance is a non-negotiable requirement. Illness is a legitimate excuse.

If you do not attend St. Michael’s Mass you will need to provide a bulletin from the church that

you attended with the current Sunday date on the calendar. You will turn in the bulletin to your

teacher the following Monday.

Students 8th-12th grade MUST attend a Confirmation Retreat.

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A SERVANT’S HEART - COMMUNITY SERVICE

Humble service to others and to our Church community is part of our Christian Baptismal

calling. With this in mind, and with a desire to encourage all to become a part of our

community, all confirmation students will humbly serve 20 volunteer hours in the Church

and Church Community. Included must be two projects of between 3-5 hours. A true spirit of

service is not just about accumulating a certain number of service hours or completing a certain number

of projects, but instead is about the desire to help others. The hope is that through participation in

service projects you will grow to incorporate the service of others as an important part of your

faith. Parents are encouraged to participate in service activities!

The requirements are as follows:

A service project is simply a project that benefits others in the church or community.

Service Projects should typically last around 4 hours or more. Examples of this include

playing an active role in the Mass such as being an altar server, usher, lector; being a

Sunday school aide; Special Olympics; helping with the food bank; etc. A service project

is not something like helping your parents out at home (you should do that anyway!),

but something that involves a time commitment and significant investment of yourself.

Service Projects completed during the summer and fall semesters can be considered

toward

After completing a service project please fill out the Service Project form and turn it in.

Even if you do a project sponsored by St. Michael, please still fill out and turn in the

service project form so your file is complete. You do not need a supervisor’s signature

for a service project completed at St. Michael, but you must still turn in a form.

There will be a variety of service project opportunities announced throughout the year

through the church bulletin, the EDGE, or Faith Formation classes. You can always find

service project opportunities on your own as well.

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APPROVED SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

St. Michael’s Feast Day o September 2, 2017 – Subject to change – watch bulletin for details and the contact

person in charge to volunteer.

Rosary Guild – Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to make rosaries – does not meet November and December

Hike 4 Life - Visit www.hikeforlifetexas.org for more info. o TBA - 9:00 AM to NOON – Watch bulletin for details

40 Days for Life o Oct 16– Watch bulletin for details

Halloween Carnival - Contact Diane Salazar for more volunteer information o Oct 28

Our Lady of Guadalupe - Contact Diane Salazar for more volunteer information o Singers for the Spanish choir

Pictures with St. Nick - Contact Diane Salazar for more volunteer information

o Dec 17 from 9AM to 1 PM

Posada - Contact Diane Salazar for more volunteer information

o Dec 9 – Two volunteers to play Mary and Joseph

Angel Tree – Watch for details in the bulletin beginning in December

o Sponsor a child

First Communion Workshop – Teens receiving First Communion must attend. This will not apply toward service opportunity

o Sat., Jan. 13

Mardi Gras Dance - Contact Diane Salazar for more volunteer information

o Feb 10

St. Michael Food Pantry - Contact Maribel for more details

o Anytime Monday thru Saturday from 9am-11:30 AM

Altar Society Church Clean Up o For 7th grade to start working on next year’s service projects/hours o TBA – Watch bulletin for details (before Christmas and before Easter)

Live Stations of the Cross - Contact Richard Sesbino for more information o For 7th grade to start working on next year’s service projects/hours o Practices are usually on Sundays for 2 months before Good Friday. o Live Presentation - Mar. 30, 2018

Ladies Tea - Contact Diane Salazar for more volunteer information

o April 21 o For 7th grade to start working on next year’s service projects/hours

Please do not double-dip with School Volunteer requirements. Other opportunities will be

announce throughout the year. Watch the bulletin for details.

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Qualifications for Sponsors

In order for a person to be qualified as a sponsor for Confirmation, the following requirements must be met:

The sponsor must be sixteen years or older

The sponsor must be a practicing Catholic who has been Confirmed and has already received the Sacrament of the

Most Holy Eucharist.

If the sponsor is married, the marriage must be considered sacramental by the Catholic Church. This includes if a

person is divorced and remarried. If you have questions about what constitutes a sacramental marriage please double

check with Faith Formation Department.

The sponsor does not need to be the same gender as the candidate

The sponsor cannot be the father or the mother of the candidate.

It is recommended that the sponsor not be someone you are dating.

The candidate can have only one sponsor.

It is desirable that the one who took the role of godmother or godfather at Baptism also be the sponsor for Confirmation, if possible. Please involve your parents in the decision of whom you should choose to be your sponsor.

If the sponsor is unable to be at the Confirmation Mass, another person (like a parent) may be asked to “stand in” at the actual

ceremony. There are no meetings the sponsors need to attend. However, the sponsors will be mailed information including a

guide for discussion with the candidate which they will be asked to return to the Youth Ministry Office.

Choosing A Sponsor

WHO SHOULD YOU CHOOSE AS A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?

Someone whom you know that is a practicing Catholic in “good standing” with the Church. This person does not have to be

perfect, as none of us are. Instead, a good candidate is a person who strives to live a holy and to actively live their Catholic

faith. This would involve living a sacramental life by attending Mass every Sunday and Reconciliation frequently. It should be

someone who you admire and someone who can help you better live out your Catholic faith. It is also helpful if it is someone

you feel you can talk about your faith and things going on in your life.

There may be different aspects of the Christian life that are most important to you in a sponsor. Maybe you admire their

holiness, or their prayerfulness, or their commitment to service, or their willingness to sacrifice for others, or how they are living

out their vocation. There are many things you can look for in a sponsor, but hopefully it is someone who exhibits love for God

and their Catholic faith, integrity, virtue, and a commitment to a life of holiness.

WHY DO YOU NEED A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?

The way the saints became saints was by learning from other holy people, namely other saints! They were individuals that

wanted to do good, please God, and someday go to heaven. Your sponsor is an additional role model and another guide. When

you go on a journey you have to plan where to go, what to take, who to go with, and how you’re going to get there. Your

sponsor will be another person who will help you to grow in your faith, guide you in what steps you need to take to do that,

make suggestions to help you in the right direction for your life, and ultimately be with you and God in heaven. Your sponsor

will also be responsible for making sure you act as a true witness to Christ and that you have prepared for this Sacrament.

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Choosing Your Saint

**Paper due – Now

The letter should be 1 to 2 pages long, typed (Font: Times Roman;

Font Size: 12, double spaced)

A part of the Confirmation process is choosing a saint and writing a report on that saint. The name of the saint you choose is the name that you will be Confirmed under. For example if you choose St. Anthony, you will be Confirmed: “Anthony, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Often, people question why they have to write a report about a saint. The report is just a way to get to know more about the saint that you are choosing. The real importance is in really learning about different saints to find a saint that you really feel a connection with!

So, why is it even important to pick a saint? As Catholics, we know the power of having Mary and the saints pray (or interceded) for us. Many saints are patrons of different things, meaning they are the special protector or supporter of certain areas. For example, St. Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians and St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals. You may decide to choose a saint based upon what they are the patron of, but whatever saint you choose, they also become your patron. This means that they will be looking out for you in a special way for your entire life, until one day when you meet them in heaven!!

The saints also are great examples for us now of how to live our faith in the hope of getting to heaven. The saints came from different backgrounds, experienced different things, faced different struggles, but all loved Jesus and are now with Him in heaven. Like when white light passes through a prism and you can see the different colors, the saints allowed God to use them to reveal His different aspects, like His mercy, love, and faithfulness. There is also a great significance in taking on the saint’s name as your own. We see in both the Old and New Testament of the Bible the significance of names and how God gave people new names at important points in their lives. For example Abram became Abraham, Jacob became Israel, and Simon became Peter. (To find out what happened to this people check out Genesis 17:1-8, 32:23-29, and Matt 16:13-20!)

So, choosing a saint and taking on their names is not just one more thing you ‘have to do’ to get Confirmed. It is a huge part of this important step in your life and a reflection of the beauty of the Catholic faith. So, please, take some time to find a saint you really have a connection with. If you have any trouble deciding on a saint, just ask and we will be happy to help!!

Paper should include: YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME; factual info about the saint; when he/she was born and died; where he/she was from; what his/her life was like; why this person is a saint; why you chose this saint; where you found your info (websites, books, magazines, articles, etc.)

Where to research: -www.catholic.org/saints -www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm -www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.html -St. Michael’s library/faith formation office -www.franciscanmedia.org/sod-calendar

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Confirmation “Letter To Father” Format

**DUE Feb 12, 2018

Another part of the Confirmation process is to write a letter to the Priest who administers the Sacrament.

In this letter, you express something about yourself and what you have done to prepare to receive this

Sacrament.

The letter can follow the example below and must be typed

(Font: Times Roman; Font Size: 12, double spaced and signed)

Confirmation Letter Template

Date

Dear Reverend Father Mehan,

My name is ______________. I want to be confirmed at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic

Church in Garland, Texas. I ask for Confirmation because (one paragraph with minimum three

(3) sentences) __________________________________________________.

In order to prepare for Confirmation, I have________________________________

(studied, attended classes, prayed, service projects, special activities, etc.) (one paragraph with

minimum three (3) sentences) ______________________________________.

For my Confirmation Saint, I selected _____________. I chose this Saint because (one paragraph

with minimum three (3) sentences) ________________________________.

I selected ______________ to be my sponsor because (one paragraph with minimum three (3)

sentences) __________________________________________________.

NOTE: this is a sample template; you can include anything you wish in your letter to Father.

Sincerely,

Sign YOUR full NAME!!

YOUR NAME TYPED (FIRST & LAST)

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Confirmation Sponsor Information Form

(To be filled out by Confirmation Candidate) Candidate Name:______________________________ ____________________________________ First Last

Candidate’s Saint Name: ____________________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Full Name: ___________________________ ______________________________ First (not nickname) Last

Sponsor’s Street Address: ____________________________________________________Apt______

City: ____________________________State:____________________ Zip:________________

Sponsors Email Address: ______________________________________________________________

Sponsor’s Height: ____________________________________________________________________

(We must have the sponsor’s current mailing address as we will be mailing important information about their role of sponsor.)

Sponsor’s Email (if they have one): __________________________________________

1. Has Sponsor Received: Baptism Yes No Confirmation Yes No First Communion Yes No

2. Is sponsor a practicing Catholic? Yes No

3. Sponsors Current Marital Status:

Single Married Divorced Widow

4. If divorced, is the person remarried? Yes No

5. If married is marriage in the Roman Catholic Church or is it recognized as a Sacramental? Yes No

6. If divorced was it annulled by the Catholic Church? Yes No (If this question was answered no then you may not eligible to be a Confirmation Sponsor)

7. Is sponsor 16 or older? Yes No

8. Relationship to the sponsor: ___________________________________________ PLEASE NOTE: A person must answer “YES” to questions 1, 2, 5, 6 (if married), and 7 to be able to be a Confirmation sponsor.

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1ST Service Project Form

Name_____________________________________

Date___________________

Location of project: __________________________________________________

Description of service project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences):

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________

What most impacted you about this project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences): _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________

Signature of Supervisor: _________________________________________________

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2nd Service Project Form

Name_____________________________________

Date___________________

Location of project: __________________________________________________________

Description of service project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences): _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________

What most impacted you about this project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences): _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________

Signature of Supervisor: _________________________________________________

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Community Service Hours – A Servant’s Heart

RECORD ALL HOURS HERE – INCLUDING

PROJECT HOURS

All 20 Service Hours are DUE on __February 12, 2018

Student Name:________________________________________________ Each Confirmation Participant is required to do 10 hours of Service Hours in addition to the 2 Service Projects.

Date Service Hours Completed

Signature & Contact number

Examples of Different Types of Service Hours Community

o Local Food Pantry o Visitation to Local Nursing Home o Attend any Pro-life Activities o Volunteer to help at scheduled Church Clean Up days o Various on-site Parish Projects (ex. St. Michael’s Feast Day) o Volunteer with the Rosary Group making rosaries

Faith Formation Program

o Teachers Assistant for Pre-K to 6th Grade o Office Aide o Vacation Bible School Volunteer

Spiritual Service Hours

o Stations of the Cross o Adoration in the Chapel

o Attend parish mission

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St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 950 Trails Pkwy., Garland, TX 75043

SPONSOR GOOD STANDING FORM

(Must be filled out by the Sponsor & his/her registered parish)

Sponsor’s Name: _____________________________________________________________ I wish to be a Sponsor for: _____________________________________________________ I am a registered Parishioner of: ________________________________________(Parish) (City)______________________________________ (State)_____________(Zip)__________

Per the 1983 Canon Law and Pastor’s Policy, sponsors must:

Be a registered and an active member of a parish

Have received the three (3) Sacraments of Initiation: o Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation

If applicable, must be married in the Catholic Church

All documents must be attached to this form: Copy of 1st Communion Confirmation Certificate Copy of Marriage Certificate, if applicable (Must be married in Catholic Church) This “Letter of Good Standing”, signed and sealed by the Secretary or Pastor of current parish

In accepting this responsibility, I affirm that I will support the above named Candidate in his/her effort to live a Christian life that reflects the spirit of the teachings of the Catholic faith. Sponsor’s Signature: __________________________________ Date:___________________

I certify that the person noted above is registered member of this parish, and is in good

standing.

Parish Secretary/Pastor Name (Please Print) _____________________________________

Parish Secretary/Pastor’s Signature:________________________________ Date:_______

Verification of Members of St. Michael the Archangel Garland, TX Only: Membership Verified – ID#__________ Sacrament Record on File: B E C M Single Married Divorced Annulled Other ______________

Comments: ________________________________________________________________

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CONFIRMATION INTERVIEW MATERIALS

Confirmation candidates will be reviewing and mastering the following topics. Parents and sponsors

should assist candidates in reviewing this material.

The Ten Commandments (know in order & by number) 1. I am the Lord, your God, and you shall

not have strange gods before me.

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord

your God, in vain.

3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.

4. Honor your father and mother.

5. You shall not kill.

6. You shall not commit adultery.

7. You shall not steal.

8. You shall not bear false witness against

your neighbor.

9. You shall not covet your neighbors wife.

10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s

goods.

Sacraments

Baptism

Confirmation

Holy Eucharist

Reconciliation

Holy Orders

Matrimony

Anointing of the Sick

Spiritual Works of Mercy

To correct the sinner.

To teach the ignorant

To counsel the doubtful

To comfort the sorrowful

To bear wrongs patiently

To forgive all injuries

To pray for the living and the dead Beatitudes

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs

is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall

possess the earth.

Blessed are they who mourn, for they

shall be comforted.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst

for justice, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall

obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart, for they

shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they

shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are those who suffer persecution

for justice’s sake, for theirs is the

kingdom of heaven.

Corporal Works of Mercy

To feed the hungry

To give drink to the thirsty

To clothe the naked

To visit the imprisoned

To shelter the homeless

To care for the sick

To bury the dead

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bring; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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CANDIDATE INTERVIEW REVIEW

GUIDE PG2

Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy

Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell;

on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the

Father almighty; from there he will

come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Act of Contrition My, God, I am sorry for all my sins, with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Amen.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit Wisdom Knowledge Understanding Piety Counsel Fear of the Lord Fortitude Fruits of the Holy Spirit Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-Control Modesty Chastity Generosity

Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Holy Days of Obligation

Every Sunday

Jan. 1 – Mary, Mother of God

Aug.15 – Assumption

Nov. 1 – All Saints

Dec. 8 – Immaculate Conception

Dec. 25 – Christmas

Grace before Meals Bless us, O Lord, and these Your gifts which we are about to receive from Your bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen

The Great Commandments 1. You shall love the Lord your God with

your whole heart, with your whole soul and with your whole mind.

2. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Twelve Apostles Peter James Andrew Thaddeus James Thomas John Matthew Philip Simon Bartholomew

Four Marks of the Church One Catholic Holy Apostolic

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CANDIDATE INTERVIEW REVIEW

GUIDE PG3

What is Grace? God’s Life in Us and a free gift from God.

What is the Holy Trinity? God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

What is an indulgence? A way provided by the Church for a sinner to get rid of debt due to sin.

What is Mortal Sin? Give An Example. A grave sin. Can only be forgiven in Sacrament of Reconcilation. Example is breaking one of the 10 commandments.

What is Original Sin? First sin committed by Adam & Eve.

What is a Venial Sin? Give an Example. A lesser sin. Example is a white lie.

What is the Assumption? Mary assumed into heaven by God.

What is the Acension? Jesus’ Ascension into heaven by His own power.

Discuss the Final Things- What happens at our death? We have our Particular judgement. We will go to either Heaven, Hell or Purgatory.

What is Purgatory and what does it mean? A place of temporal punishment due for sin after death. Purgatory means to cleanse ones soul

What is Advent? Season of 4 weeks of preparation before Christmas.

What is Lent? Forty Days of Fasting, Praying, Alms Giving in preparation for the Celebration of Easter.

What is the Triduum? Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday

What did Jesus do on Holy Thursday? Instituted the Eucharist and the

Priesthood at the Last Supper

What did Jesus do on Good Friday? Jesus suffered, was crucified and died on the cross, fulfilling the Passover and opening the gates of heaven

What did Jesus do on Holy Saturday? On the Jewish Sabbath, He rested in the tomb.

What did Jesus do on Easter Sunday? Jesus rose from the dead.

What gifts are brought up to the altar at the Offertory? Bread, Wine, Water

What happens to these gifts at the Consecration? They are changed to the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ through the actions and words of the Priest at the Consecration. This miracle is marked by the ringing of the bells during Consecration.

Who do we receive in Holy Communion? Jesus’ body, blood, soul and divinity.

Name the Bishop of Dallas Bishop Edward Burns

Name the Pope Pope Francis

Do you attend Mass every Sunday and Holy Day?

Who is your Confirmation Saint? Why?

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GUIDE PG4

General Laws of Fast & Abstinence Fast: All adults, 18 up to the beginning of their sixtieth (59) year, are bound by the law of fasting. Fasting allows one full meal, but a light breakfast and lunch are not forbidden. Pastors and parents are to see to it that children while not bound to the law of fast and abstinence are educated and introduced to an authentic sense of penance. Abstinence: All persons 14 years and older are bound by the law of abstinence. Abstinence means not eating meat.

The Rosary The Rosary is a meditative prayer. It consists of a series of beads on which we pray traditional prayers such as the Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be while we think about special events in the life of Jesus and Mary. -Begin Praying the Rosary with the Crucifix. -Pray the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles Creed. -On the first bead pray one Our Father. -Next 3 beads a Hail Mary each. -On the next space one Glory Be to the Father. Begin the first decade on the next beed, say one Our Father and then ten Hail Marys on the row of beads following it. After the decade pray one Glory Be to the Father. Continue the remaining decades with an Our Father on each single bead and ten Hail Marys on each row of beads. Conclude each decade with a Glory Be to the Father. As you pray each decade, think of one of the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, or Glorious Mysteries, or a special event in the life of Jesus and Mary.

The Five Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday)

1. The Annunciation 2. The Visitation 3. The Birth of Jesus 4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple 5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple 6.

The Five Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)

1. Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan 2. Jesus’ Self-manifestation at the Wedding

of Cana 3. Jesus’ Proclamation of the Kingdom of

God. 4. The Transfiguration 5. The Institution of Eucharist

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday)

1. The Agony in the Garden 2. The Scourging at the Pillar 3. The Crowning with Thorns 4. The Carrying of the Cross 5. The Crucifixion and Death

The Five Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday & Sunday)

1. The Resurrection 2. The Ascension 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the

Apostles 4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven 5. The Crowning of Mary in Heaven

Pray the Hail Holy Queen prayer to finish the rosary Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!