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Pre-Confirmation Program
(Grades 7 & 8)
(Grades 7 & 8)
The Pre-Confirmation program here at St. Philip’s traditionally takes place during the seventh and eighth grade years. We say "traditionally" because anyone who is seeking to be Confirmed at Saint Philip's who are under the age of 18 are required to complete Pre-Confirmation.
This program is completely different than anything the kids will have experienced to this point in their religious studies. This program not only continues to lead our kids deeper into the study of Sacred Scripture, prayer, Church doctrine, social justice, the Sacraments and Church; but it also forces the students to wrestle with their own faith so that they are able "to give a reason for their hope" (1 Peter 3:15). This in turn leads them to a more profound understanding of who God is and a deeper personal relationship with Him as well.
Our program also understands that adolescents have a wealth of energy, enthusiasm, compassion, and resourcefulness. Helping them to find practical and immediate ways to share these gifts through Christian service is an essential aspect of their formation in faith. In the process they will find that they receive far more than they give. It is a humbling and joyful discovery, one that leads to a larger realization about the unfolding mystery of God’s Kingdom.
This program is completely different than anything the kids will have experienced to this point in their religious studies. This program not only continues to lead our kids deeper into the study of Sacred Scripture, prayer, Church doctrine, social justice, the Sacraments and Church; but it also forces the students to wrestle with their own faith so that they are able "to give a reason for their hope" (1 Peter 3:15). This in turn leads them to a more profound understanding of who God is and a deeper personal relationship with Him as well.
Our program also understands that adolescents have a wealth of energy, enthusiasm, compassion, and resourcefulness. Helping them to find practical and immediate ways to share these gifts through Christian service is an essential aspect of their formation in faith. In the process they will find that they receive far more than they give. It is a humbling and joyful discovery, one that leads to a larger realization about the unfolding mystery of God’s Kingdom.
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Schedule of Topics
(Cycle A) Revelation of God – Scripture & Tradition The Holy Bible Introduction to the Old Testament Genesis – Creation Narrative Fall of Man / Original Sin Covenants and Salvation History Introduction to the New Testament The Incarnation – The Gospels Parables of Jesus The Paschal Mystery The Ascension Pentecost – The Early Church Evangelization Prayer |
Schedule of Topics
(Cycle B) The Trinity God the Father God the Son God the Holy Spirit Gift of Faith – Salvation and Grace Church History: The Church Established by Christ Why Be Catholic: The Fullness of Faith Hierarchy and Magisterium Precepts of the Catholic Church – Four Marks The Sacraments Sacraments of Initiation Sacraments of Service Sacraments of Healing The Mass |
