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
Confirmation is not a crash course in Catholicism! It is not the time in life a teen is choosing to be Catholic for the rest of their life. It is not deciding or confirming one's faith. It doesn't mean a teen is becoming an adult in the eyes of the Roman Catholic Church. It isn't a completion of one's religious education and formation in the faith.
Our Confirmation Journey is called Chosen and will be a virtual experience this year. There will be theology shared, which will point to things that are practical and tangible in the life of a teen. The beauty and the relevance of the Catholic faith will be communicated.
Confirmation exists to equip us with the particular grace we will need on the journey to proclaim the Gospel with our lives.
Parents, your teen is being promised the gift of the Holy Spirit not from us or you, but from Jesus himself. This is why Confirmation matters. None of us can ever take on the mission Jesus has chosen us for without the Holy Spirit. Parents, you are the first and primary educators of your child in the faith; we are here to support you.
The journey toward Confirmation, which we have prepared for your child is specifically designed to lead your teen toward a more intimate union with Christ and will make them more familiar with the Holy Spirit in their life.
For more information, see the links below or contact us!
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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). Either mail to or drop off the completed and signed form at the Parish Office; attention Deacon Ed Sheffer.
* 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 -