Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded of you. And behold I am with you always, until the end of the age.
This is our Catholic mandate as found in Matthew 28:19-20/New American Bible.
Rev. Msgr. John P. Lyons, Pastor
Chosen - Your Journey Toward Confirmation
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Chosen offers a powerful approach to teen faith formation that will both catechize and challenge teens to fully embrace a life in Christ. This is a journey toward the Sacrament of Confirmation. The ultimate goal is to win over the hearts of teens and help in the process of making them disciples of Jesus Christ. - Available for grades 9-12. -
Teen High School Confirmation Prep
This year's choice of Chosen, will be a virtual confirmation experience. The program blends videos of world-class Catholic speakers and our very own Confirmation Catechetical Team.
One of the biggest reasons we can do a Confirmation Prep for Teens in just seven months is because Chosen will work hand-in-hand with our Life Teen. For more information, see the links below or contact us! -
Confirmation Student Pack (includes Online Video Access)*Student Workbook
*Parent Guide
*Sponsor GuideParents to go to Ascension Press website and secure necessary resources. $34.95.
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Registration
Online registration can be found for both at each respective link - Confirmation Preparation and Life Teen.
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Parent Expectations*An introductory parent Zoom meeting will take place Sunday, September 13, 2020, at 1:00 PM
- Explanation of the virtual concept, compliance requirements and additional particulars for the semester and year will be covered.
* Parents and teens are required to sign Confirmation Technology Platform Minor Permission Form (located on the Life Teen page under Documents).
* A Confirmation Experience Overview, including calendar will be electronically available online.
* Parents will have a weekly fifteen minute catechetical role.
- Parents will receive a workbook to assist them.
- Parents will receive weekly video and can choose to watch with their teen or not.
- Parents will receive a weekly call from catechists as follow up support.
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Calendar Year
Confirmation Preparation is scheduled to start Wednesday, October 7, 2020. It will conclude on Sunday, May 2, 2021 with the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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Curriculum
*Utilizing Ascension Press Chosen for Confirmation as a boilerplate resource.
* St. Thomas the Apostle’s Confirmation Team will be presenting virtually on Wednesday evenings 7:00 - 7:45 PM.
* There will be twenty five sessions.
* Sponsors will participate in several Zoom Meetings.
- Sponsors will receive a booklet to assist them in having faith dialogue with confirmands.
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Sacrament of Confirmation Date
* The Sacrament of Confirmation is scheduled for 5:00 PM Sunday, May 2, 2021.
* There will be Confirmation Rehearsal at 5:00 PM Friday, April 30, 2021.Contact Information
Deacon Ed Sheffer
5150 N. Valley View Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718
edwardsheffer1@gmail.com
520-349-9395 cell -