Confirmation retreat outline - St Mary's College, Broome

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The aim of the game is for students to cross their entire team from one side of the grid to the other
Divide group into two teams.
There is a pathway created and known by the two teachers/leaders who sit at the top of the
grid. (having a paper grid to guide them is a good idea)
Students begin by trying to cross the grid one at a time stepping into squares. If they step on
the right path/square the teacher says yes and they can keep stepping until they get a no for
stepping in a wrong square. That student then lines up again at the back of the group and the
next student begins by trying to memorise where the previous team member stepped and
then building on solving the path.
As team members cross to the other side. their task is to guide fellow team members across
the grid, this can take the form of verbal or non verbal clues.
If playing team against team, the two grid patterns can be the same to begin until students
understand how to play the game and can then be made different so that the two teams can’t copy
one another.
Shared Discussion/Reflection
Invite students to reflect on how the grid is like life .....
It’s about finding the right way to go .... sometimes it’s easy to find the way .... sometimes you
might get things wrong or go the wrong way but you can always begin again.
Once you ‘find the way’ you have Knowledge and Wisdom and you can use what you have learnt to
help and lead others.
Working together makes getting through easier
Link to Confirmation:
The Holy Spirit will help to guide you through life, give you the courage to begin again and help
you to discover new knowledge and understanding as you go through life.
Your team is like the Church, there to help you through and guide you.

Journal Activity (Optional) Spend some time reflecting on the people who help and guide you in
life. Who do you look up to .... what is it about that person that you really respect or like .... how
might you do that in your life?
Aim: To consider what confirmation means to us and how we perceive its impact on our lives.
Mark a line across the room.
Label one end of the line with the word "Agree" and the other with the word "Disagree."
Read out one of the following statements and ask the group to stand on the line according to
how much they agree or disagree with the statement.
Invite two or three young people to say why they have chosen to stand where they are.
• I can make a difference to the world I live in
• You can be good without being a Christian
• If you are a Christian you must always work hard to become a better person
• Everyone's life should be perfect
• Christians should be involved in working for justice
• One person can make a difference
• Actions speak louder than words
• You are what you have
Taken from
http://www.cafod.org.uk/resources/worship/confirmation_and_rcia_resources/cafod_and_confirmation
The focus of B2 in Gifted by The Spirit is how the world would be if everyone lived as God wants
B2.2 Analyses how society would be different if baptised and confirmed people developed
the spiritual gifts of the ‘power from on high’ to fulfil their Christian mission.
If baptised and confirmed people developed the spiritual gifts of ‘power from on high’ within them,
they would be strengthened against all that makes it hard for them to fulfil their Christian mission.
They could:
Listen to the calls of their conscience ‘to love and do good’ like Jesus
Overcome peer and social pressures to forget about living as a Christian
Overcome persecutions, including through ridicule and rejection
Rise above personal temptations not to live as Jesus taught.
What would the Church be like if all its members lived as Christ taught?
What are some ways society would be different if all members of the Church lived their Christian
mission?

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In small groups, students are given a global problem (or a local problem/issue taken from The West
Australian or a Community Newspaper) and asked as a group to come up with solutions to solve it.
Students could be encouraged to reflect on the gifts of Confirmation and how they might call on the
Spirit to solve these problems, reminding them that choosing to be confirmed calls on one to step up
as a leader and to find ways to make the world fair for everyone.
Encourage groups to come up with an interesting way, eg. Rap .... Tableau ... etc ... to present their
problem and solutions back to the group and to gather any other ideas that other students may have.
At school, students in their groups, could send their ideas to the Youth Speak Out site by entering
the address and clicking on the e-mail symbol contained with each given problem listed below.
Disabilities
People are also mistreated if they have disabilities. There are kids at
school who are extremely rude and mean to the disabled kids. Even
people with disabilities have feelings, and they can get hurt badly.
Sample Problem:
Kids tease and repeat mean jokes at school about kids with disabilities,
including those that have to wear glasses. What can we do to stop
people teasing and making fun of others?
Sample Solution:
Don’t laugh at the jokes, because some day it might happen to you.
Together we can make a difference and improve the world. Do you have
any other ideas? Write to us and we’ll post your comments on this site.
http://www.tcfn.org/jrsummit/disability.html

Rich vs Poor
We all want to have a comfortable amount of money even with a little
extra for treats now and then. Some people don't have a cent. Some
people have millions and billions of dollars. The rich, if they give any to
the poor give a small amount. Money isn't everything. The rich are
greedy and the poor are needy. When will it stop?
Sample Problem:
We as Australian young people don’t really know what it’s like to be
really poor like people in some African, Asian and South American
countries. It’s not right that people are dying in the world because they
don’t have enough food and water. How can we as young people make
a difference and help those who lack the basic necessities of life?
Sample Solution:
Instead of buying a $150 pair of jeans, buy a pair for $80 and give the extra
$70 to a charity such as Project Compassion
Together we can make a difference and improve the world. Do you have
any other ideas? Write to us and we'll post your comments on this
section. http://www.tcfn.org/jrsummit/richpoor.html
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Environment
Our beautiful earth is being destroyed. Thousands and thousands of trees are being
cut down in short amounts of time, and trees give us the oxygen we need to
survive. People are polluting the earth by littering, dumping rubbish into rivers,
lakes and oceans. Car emissions and smoking causes smog and makes the oxygen
layer in our atmosphere thinner. If we don’t take action, our earth will end up like
one big junkyard.
Sample Problem:
Australia’s rainfall has reduced over the last few years and we continually
cut down trees to create more paper and other resources. The more we
destroy our natural environment the more it affects our air, waterways and
overall health. What can we do to save water and encourage people to
recycle? What can we do to save the natural environment?
Sample Solution:
We took two recycled plastic bags every day to school. On the way to and from
school we picked up rubbish, cans, and bottles and put them in the recycled
containers at school. Together we can make a difference and improve the
world. Do you have any other ideas? Write to us and we’ll post your comments
on this section. http://www.tcfn.org/jrsummit/enviornment.html

Bullying
The problem
Many people still judge others by how they look, what they wear, what music they
like, what skin colour they have. Some groups won’t talk to other groups and visa
versa. Skin is beautiful whether God has created you with black skin, white skin,
yellow skin, etc But not everyone thinks that, and it can cause problems.
Sample Problem:
Kids can find it difficult at times to go out of their way to make friends with
other people who are different to them. If we want the world to be a peaceful
place in the future we need to treat the people around us respectfully. How can
we encourage people in schools to treat anyone who is different from them with
respect. How can we stop bullying?
Sample Solution:
Go out of your way to make friends with someone that is from a different race or
nationality than yourself.
Together we can make a difference and improve the world. Do you have any
other better ideas? Write to us and we’ll post your comments on this section.
http://www.tcfn.org/jrsummit/questions.html
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As we grow older, we begin to admire special qualities in other people. We may admire, for
example:
• truthfulness in someone who never tells lies, no matter how much they may get into trouble
• courage in a person who, for example,
– overcomes personal adversity
– is of strong character so that they do what is right, even in the face of opposition by
peers and others who want them to do wrong
• loyalty in a person who remains faithful to friends, especially in times of difficulty
• fairness in someone who is always fair, irrespective of self interest
• love in someone who is friendly to everyone
• forgiveness in a person who remains willing to be friends with the person who hurt them.
When we want to develop these qualities within ourselves, they become personal ‘ideals’.
They are special ways in which we would like to show goodness.
Secondly, as ideals develop, we become disappointed whenever we fail to live up to them. We
regret times when we, for example:
• lied, rather than told the truth
• gave in, instead of showing courage
• were disloyal, instead of showing loyalty
• behaved unfairly, instead of being just
• showed selfishness, rather than love
• took revenge, rather than forgiveness.

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When admiring good qualities in others, we are experiencing God calling us from within to
develop these qualities or ideals ourselves. This call grows stronger within as we try to
develop these qualities ourselves, and regret times when we have behaved in ways that are
the opposite to these ideals.

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Objectives: Experience the love of God in the love of one's parents
Materials Needed:
1. Letters from parents for each participant
2. Paper for replies
3. Envelopes
Contents/Activities:
Preface: I doubt that this could be used as a "stand alone" activity, but it can be very powerful in
the context of a one day or a weekend retreat. You need to plan this well ahead of time - parents
need some time to respond to your request and you must also assume that you will have to contact
some parents a second time before you have received the letters from all of them.
There are obviously risks involved in this process and, based on my experience, I would suggest
the following steps:
1. Do not mention to your group what you are planning. If you pull it off, it will be a pleasant
(hopefully) surprise for them. It is obvious that you need to ensure that you have a letter from at
least one parent for each participant before you even consider handing any of the letters out.
2. Phone the parents and explain to them what you are doing, why you would like them to write a
letter to their son or daughter, and suggest what types of things (how they feel about them, what
qualities they most love in them, what they hope for their future, ...) they might want to write. This
personal contact with the parent is necessary: although most of them are happy to be given the
opportunity to thus express their love, some feel awkward about it. Explain to the parents that you
will only go ahead with the project if and when you have all the letters. Give a definite deadline. If
you have not received the letters by the deadline, don't give up, call again - some parents may
have forgotten about it.
3. After the letters are given out to the participants in the retreat, make sure that the retreat adult
supervisors/leaders are on the lookout for negative reactions and are ready to gently and discretely
intervene.
Comment: I have often used "love letters" from parents for my students and for young adults who
were participating in retreats. Every time, the impact on the great majority of the participants was
overwhelmingly positive. There were however, some individuals who, for whatever reasons,
reacted badly to the letter.
4. After students have had a chance to read their letter, invite them to write a reply to their parents.
©Gilles Côté, 2001
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The low ropes course is characterized by its ability to create the need
for group members to challenge their old ways of thinking and acting
and work "outside the box". Group members are faced with
challenging problems and are required to take risks, talk, and share
responsibility for a successful effort. The goal of this course is to
develop more effective thought processes and problem solving skills.
Individuals learn the meaning of cooperation, and discover that
through cooperation they can accomplish much more than they
would have previously thought possible.
Use a ropes course to encourage students to work together.
Conclude the session with questions and/or discussions that draw
students to reflect on the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit which
they had to use/draw upon to help others complete the course, eg.
Knowledge ... having to stop and think through the best way to
complete the challenge ...
Understanding others fears and encouraging them to have a go
Courage to take steps and try things which were scary at the time
Patience .... in encouraging people who found the course challenging
Kindness ... in being gentle with people who may have slipped off the course or needed extra time.
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Holy Water reminds us of our Baptism, when we were first called
to follow Christ and were welcomed into God’s family.
The Bible, which contains the Word of God and our
story, reminds us of the struggles and difficulties
others have faced. It encourages our faith to endure
difficult times and reminds us of the truly Good News
revealed through Jesus ~ that God loves us beyond all else.
The Altar reminds us that we are part of a community who are
called to gather together to support and help one another as we
share a sacred meal and are strengthened by Christ.
In our Parish, our Confirmation candidates wear a sash.
This garment links Confirmation with Baptism, when our
Godparents placed a white garment around us and clothed us in
Christ. The wearing of this garment symbolizes the commitment
and acceptance of the person being confirmed to “put on” or wear
Christ. It is a sign of acceptance to wanting to live a life like
Christ’s. This sash also contains symbols of Confirmation,
including the name of a chosen saint or holy person who has been
chosen as a role model for how to live a life of faith.
For Reflection and Sharing
Spend some time designing a “Confirmation sash”.
Include the name of your chosen Saint together with some
symbols, which highlight an important aspect of the Holy Spirit or
the ceremony for you.
Your sash and its design also remind us of your uniqueness and
the gifts which you bring to our community.
Use the space on the next page to design your sash before you
explain what symbols you chose and why.
Share your design with the group.
Link:
Resource Sheet 4 Basic Elements of Confirmation from the Year Seven RE Unit Spirit of Truth

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Spread a number of Photo Language images around the room so that students can
walk around and in between the images.
Encourage students, in silence, to spend time looking at the pictures on the floor.
Pose the question
“Which images speaks to you of some Gifts/Fruits of the Holy Spirit?”
Invite students to choose one or two images – and spend 2-3 minutes in silence
reflecting on the image/s they have chosen.
Invites students to share their image/s and thoughts with the group.
Eg. I chose this picture because it reminds me of the gift of Reverence … of treating
others with gentleness and kindness
What does that picture say about the Holy Spirit?
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Provide students with a range of art materials (crayons, paints, pencils, charcoal,
plasticine, recycled materials, clay, etc.)
Invite students to create an artwork (eg motivational poster) based on the Photo
Language image/s they have chosen and to brainstorm a word or phrase on the
artwork. (see example below)
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To create an artwork based on the Gifts/Fruits of the Holy Spirit
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Through the Holy Spirit, Christ is present on this earth.
He is present in each one of us. Each baptised person forms the Body of Christ ~ the
Church, and through us, Christ reaches out to be present to and to heal others.
At Confirmation we are answering ‘Yes’ to Christ working through us to heal and transform the
world and to build God’s Kingdom. It is a sacrament where we are where we are called to make a
difference in the world through the way we live. The Holy Spirit strengthens us to grow in wisdom,
knowledge, understanding, courage, right judgement, reverence, wonder and awe that we may
speak out and act as Christ would.
Teacher Note from the Year Seven Unit Gifted by the Spirit
The qualities of Jesus are the important focus of (B1), leading to the Promise and the Gifts
of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus always did what was good. He showed the human qualities God created in people so
they could do good. For example, he showed:
• courage by
– continuing his mission, even though he knew that some were planning his death
to stop him [Mark 10:32–34; cf. John 11:49–54]
– not being put off when people stopped following him [John 6:60–66]
– not running away, even though he experienced terror the night before he was killed
[Luke 22:39–44]
• love by
– washing the feet of disciples to show his love for them [John 13:1–17]
– promising to give up his life for his disciples [John 15:13–15]
• loyalty by
– expressing love to Peter in the way he looked at him, even though Peter had just
denied that he knew Jesus [Luke 22:54–62]
– asking those who came to arrest him to let his disciples go [John 18:7–9]
• fairness by
– standing up for the woman caught in adultery [John 8:1–12]
– defending the sinner who washed his feet with expensive oil [Mark 14:3–9]
• forgiveness by
– forgiving people’s sins [eg Mark 2:1–11]
– praying that those who crucified him would be forgiven [Luke 23:34].
Divide students into a number of small groups.
Invites students to choose a Gospel story about Jesus and to re-enact it for the large
group in a creative way.
Use the following questions as discussion starters for large or small groups

For Reflection and Sharing – Choose one question and share your thoughts with the group
1. Can you recall a time when Jesus modelled
each of the Gifts of the Spirit:
wisdom, knowledge, understanding
right judgement, courage
reverence and wonder and awe
or showed in his life the Fruits of the Spirit
love, joy, peace, patience,
goodness, kindness, gentleness,
faithfulness and self-control.
2. Which Gospel story about Jesus has special meaning for you?
Share it with the group.
3. When have you used one of these Gifts or when do you think
you might have to use them in the future?
4. What Gift or Fruit of the Spirit do you think you bring to the world?
Give a reason for your answer
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EXAMINATION OF
CONSCIENCE
TEACHER NOTE
For New Evangelisation, like Catholic moral teachings, an examination of conscience
needs to focus upon the person God’s grace makes Catholics capable of becoming
[see Catechism 1454]. It needs to reflect the New Law of Christ [Catechism 1965-1974].
The bracketed numbers below denote to which of the Ten Commandments the question
is related.
Jesus wants to help me to live as he taught.
When have I not let him help me by acting in ways that are selfish or wrong?
You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your
soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind [Luke 10:27].
(1) Instead of praying each day like Jesus, have there been days when I have not prayed?
(2) Instead of letting Jesus draw me closer to God, have I used the names of God, Jesus or Mary
disrespectfully?
(3) Instead of letting Jesus draw me closer to God, have there been times when I have been
talkative or uncooperative during Mass?
(3) Instead of letting Jesus draw me closer to God, have I tried to get out of going to Mass with my
parents or family members?
(3) Instead of letting Jesus draw me closer to God, have there been times when I have not
participated fully in the Mass? Complained about going to Mass with my parents or other
family members?
You must love your neighbour as yourself [Matthew 22:39].
(4) Instead of loving my parents as Jesus did, and other family members, have I been
disrespectful?
Been uncooperative in the family, or had angry arguments or fights?
(4) Instead of obeying rules like Jesus, have I disobeyed rules made by my parents? School rules?
Public signs?
(4) Instead of helping or cooperating with other family members, have I refused to help or to
cooperate with them?
(4) Instead of helping out in my family, and doing my chores, have I caused arguments or not done
my share of work in the family?
(5) Instead of being friendly to all, like Jesus, have I called others names? Not let them join in
games? Made fun of anyone who looks or sounds different?
(5) Instead of forgiving others like Jesus, am I holding a grudge or wanting to get even?
(5) Instead of caring for other’s lives and health like Jesus, have I punched or fought others?
(6) Instead of respecting males and females equally like Jesus, have I not treated males or females
equally, rejected them or not been equally friendly to both?
(7) Instead of respecting what belongs to others, have I stolen or not returned what is not mine?
(7) Instead of caring for God’s creation and creatures, have I caused deliberate damage or cruelty
to creatures?
(8) Instead of telling the truth always like Jesus, have I told lies or made up stories about others?
(8) Instead of being honest always like Jesus, have I ever cheated?
(8) Instead of always doing what is right like Jesus, have I gone along with others in doing wrong?
(8) Instead of encouraging others to live as God wants, have I ever made fun of others because
they pray or do not want to do wrong?
(10) Instead of being generous and sharing like Jesus, have I been greedy or jealous about what
others have?
Resource Sheet 4 Gifted By The Spirit

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Linked to The Year Seven Unit Spirit of Truth
C3 Christians are called to live the First Commandment
Christians live this first of the Ten Commandments by living faith, hope and charity.
Faith
People love God when they show faith in God. They do so when they believe in:
• God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
• all that Jesus, the Son of God, has taught
• all Jesus’ promises.
Hope
People show this faith when they hope in all the promises of Jesus:
• that God will love them always
• that God will help them to live as Jesus taught
• that God will bring good out of every situation, no matter how evil it might be
• that God will lead them to heaven if they live as God calls.
Charity
Charity means living the Two Great Commandments of Jesus – to love God and to love our
neighbour.
Charity towards God is shown whenever people [cf. Catechism 2094]:
• give thanks for all God gives
• try to respond to God’s love, especially through worship and prayer.
Charity towards others is shown through any way we love our neighbour – that is, we try to
do what is for our neighbour’s good (which may not always be what they want).
From the First of the Ten Commandments, what are some of the characteristics God hopes
the Christian will show to others in the society in which the Christian lives?
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Another story, which emerged from America two years ago, emerged after the
shootings in Columbine High school. Cassie Bernall was only 14 on the day two
fellow students went on a shooting rampage through the school. They came looking
for Cassie because she had openly stated that she believed in Jesus, went to Church
and had refused to give up her values and beliefs. As she hid beneath a desk, the two
students, gun in hands, faced her and offered her an ultimatum, if she denied Jesus,
she could live, if she refused, they would shoot her. Cassie made a decision to be
true to herself and her beliefs, she made the sign of the cross in front of them and
was shot. But her death was not in vain. Because of her belief and love and the way
she lived, many of her friends returned to the Church and have openly declared their
desire to change and follow Christ. The following song was written by Michael W
Smith for Cassie’s funeral. As well as reminding Cassie’s friends that she had lived
life to the full, it challenged them and us to consider how we live our lives, and if
faced with the same question as Cassie to think about what we would say.
THIS IS YOUR TIME
Michael W Smith
It was a test we could all hope to pass
But none of us would want to take
Faced with the choice to deny God and live
For her there was one choice to make
This was her time, this was her dance
She lived every moment left nothing to chance
She swam in the sea, drank of the deep
Embraced the mystery of all she could be
This was her time
Though you are mourning and grieving your loss
Death died a long time ago
Swallowed in life so her life carries on ~ Still it’s so hard to let go.
This was her time, this was her dance
She lived every moment left nothing to chance
She swam in the sea, drank of the deep
Embraced the mystery of all she could be
What if tomorrow, what if today
Faced with the question, O what would you say?
This is your time, this is your dance
Live every moment leave nothing to chance
Swim in the sea, drink of the deep
And fall on the Mercy and hear yourself praying
Won’t you save me

Spend a moment in silence reflecting to yourself.
Faced with the question what would you say ????
(This is personal and not for sharing)
What are some of the ways the Saint you’ve chosen for Confirmation
answered ‘Yes’ to God?
This is our time. Our time to make a difference and to develop our relationship
with God. Confirmation strengthens us to do this.
This is our dance! This is our time to get up and to stand out. To live life to the full,
rather than sitting back and letting it pass us by.
Let us pray that we will develop the Gifts given to us at Confirmation. That we will
have the courage to stand apart from the crowd and to live lives of love, where we
reach out to others and lead them to know how much God loves them.
For Reflection and Sharing
What is your dream? What gifts do you bring to the world?
What would you like to do in the future to change our world for the better/how
would you like to make a difference?
There were saints from yesterday and saints from today,
let us pray that we will be the saints of tomorrow.
Closing Prayer: (Let us pray together)
Spirit of God, seal our hearts with the Spirit of Your Love.
Give us the courage of the saints to love when it is easier to hate,
to see beauty beneath what is ugly, and to bring hope to our world.
Teach us to have reverence and respect for all of life
and to look for ways to respond to the Gifts you have given us.
Keep us always open to the Spirit’s presence in our world.
We ask this for thy Kingdom’s sake. Amen

2
Banta, Margaret (1994) Parish Reconciliation Services
Twenty Third Publications Mystic, CT
Costello, Gwen (2000) Reconciliation Services for Children
Twenty Third Publications Mystic, CT
Crilly, Oliver (1993) Penitential Services
Columba Press, Dublin
Neary, Donal. (1994) Forty Masses with Young People.
Columba Press, Dublin
Wintour, Rina (1999) Sacred Celebrations for Lent. Mountjoy Enterprises, Brisbane, Australia.
Wintour, Rina (2000) Sacred Celebrations: Liturgies for Children . Mountjoy Enterprises,
Brisbane, Australia.
SYMBOLS & BANNERS
Daly, Susan (1990) Graphics for Sundays Feast Days. Collins Dove, Burwood Victoria
Gambold, Margaret (2000) Banners & Graphics for Jubilation. John Garratt Publishing,
Mulgrave, Victoria.
Harms, Carol J (1988) Banners for Worship. Concordia Publishing House, St Louis, MO
Jahne, Mary (1996) Church Graphics for all occasions. Dove Publications, Victoria, Australia
PHOTO LANGUAGE
Cooney, J. & Burton, K. 1986 Photo Language Australia (A or B):
human values Catholic Education Office of Sydney (PO Box 217,Leichhardt NSW 2040).
MUSIC
Hands - Jewel from the album Spirit
http://boomersint.org/myhands.htm
(Hands song online have volume on computer turned up)
This is Your Time – Geoff Bullock from the album This Is Your Time
Learn to Fly – Shannon Noll from the album That’s What I’m Talking About

WEBSITES
http://www.silk.net/RelEd/saintsactivities.htm
This site contains a few suggested activities which aim to helping students learn about saints,
identify with them, and reflect on the role of saints.
http://www.franklincovey.com/cgi-bin/teens/teens-msb/part01/
This exercise will help students to create their own Personal Mission Statement. Taking time to
seriously consider answers to the questions will help them to define their values, principles, and
what matters most in their life.
To give this a Confirmation slant, encourage students to choose the values and qualities of their
saints as they move through the program. On completion students will have a completed mission
statement.
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A website on heroes created by young people challenging young people to be heroes and to make a
difference.
http://www.mattieonline.com/
An inspirational story worth sharing and inspiring students with.
Mattie J.T. Stepanek was a 13-year-old young man who was born with a rare neuromuscular
disease called dysautonomic mitochondrial myopathy. His disease is one of the 43 types of diseases
being researched by the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
http://www.macscouter.com/Games/Volume2.html
A Scouts site which contains a number of team building games for camps and retreats
http://www.cafod.org.uk/resources/worship/confirmation_and_rcia_resources/cafod_and_confirmati
on
These pages include ideas, activities and resources that can help complement your confirmation
programme, residential retreat or parish youth work.
They represent justice as integral to the Gospel message. They encourage young people to put
their faith into action, as members of the local and global community.
http://www.silk.net/RelEd/lonsdale.htm
These resources were originally found on Fr. Lonsdale Web site - catholic1.com - Fr. Lonsdale passed away
in 2003 and his site is no longer online.
Copyright notice that appeared on the home page of Fr. Lonsdale's web site:
All of the materials on this website may be freely reproduced by anyone for non-profit use. They may not be
included in any commercial book, collection or CD-ROM without the express written permission of the
publisher. All materials © 2002 by Father Richard Lonsdale 103 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901-5923
http://liturgyplanning.com/liturgy/index.html
Monica Brown’s website to assist teachers with planning and preparing liturgy.