The catechesis for the sacrament of Confirmation consists of meetings once a week (Monday 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.) during the months of October to April. The first meetings deal with issues of life as Christians and members of the Church. Then it will go properly into the sacrament of Confirmation. The topics will serve to reflect, question and internalize the Love of God towards us, commit ourselves to be faithful followers of Jesus and prepare for the beginning of the "Pentecost" of each confirmed. Approximately 50 people participate in the catechesis, among young adolescents, young adults and adults. Catechesis was begun in the parish hall, but now it is in the main Temple because of the number of participants. The initiative was led by Father Luis and serve as collaborators Father Jan, Deacon Edwin, Secretary Margarita, facilitator Gloria and catechist Gabriel. As guest speakers, they have collaborated from Corpus Christi's sister Parish, Deacon Tomás Febo and Sr Rodolfo Tardi.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

a. To facilitate participants the catechesis, requisite to receive the sacrament of the Confirmation.

b. Encourage participants to receive and value the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

c. Help the participants in their commitment to God and his Church.

d. Expose the participants to the doctrine of the Church.

CONTENT:

a. The meaning of life.

b. Sin, the world in which we live.

c. The Bible, the adventure of believing.

d. Jesus, who do they say I am? .

e. Jesus of Nazareth and his message.

f. Jesus and the values of the Kingdom.

g. Jesus lives.

h. Mary, Mother of Jesus and of the Church.

i. Called to form community of God.

j. Baptism, new life of Jesus.

k. Confirmation: rebuild the lost unit.

l. The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with the Brothers.

m. Vocational option.

n. Filled with the Holy Spirit.

o. Rites and symbols of Confirmation.

p. Confirmed to be Witnesses.

q. Confirmed to be sent.

r. Confirmed to transform the world.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

Talks, discussions, questions-answers, invited speakers, tasks, dynamics, songs, videos, images and Celebration of the Mass.

EVALUATION

a. Minimum assistance of 23/25.

b. The last 6 are compulsory.

PRE-REQUIREMENTS

a. Baptismal Certificate, First Communion Certificate

b. Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

c. Stop by the Parish Office (Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) to fill out the First Communion Application Form.

BIOGRAPHY

a. Bible.

b. Catechism of the Catholic Church.

c. Growing with Jesus; catechist book, preparation for Confirmation, San Pablo Bldg., Bogotá, 2000.

d. Yes I believe; preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation, San Pablo Bldg., Bogotá, 1998.

e. Live and confirm the Faith; Preparation for Confirmation, Indo-american press service, Bogotá, 1999.

f. I will give you my Spirit; Confirmation, Dabar Bldg., Mexico City, 1996.

INFORMATION

Secretary: Margarita Reyes (787) 752-2410

Sr. Gabriel Febo

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