St. Sebastian Catholic Church at 7983 Covert Lane, Sebastopol, CA 95472 US - Religious Education
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MISSION STATEMENT:
We provide religious education to promote the Good News of Jesus Christ through Sacred Scripture, Tradition and the Teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. We assist parents in their God-given task of educating children in the Catholic faith. We prepare young people for the reception of the Sacraments of Penance, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. We desire to increase in all persons, deeper faith, hope and love, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
CCD CLASS TIMES:
(begins September 2010)
Grades K-7: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
Grades 8th, 9th, and Confirmation: Tuesdays, 6:00 -7:15 pm.
Grades K-7: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
Grades 8th, 9th, and Confirmation: Tuesdays, 6:00 -7:15 pm.
All classes are held in the St. Sebastian's Parish Hall Classrooms.
Religious Education: Mary McQuown, (707) 823-2208, ext. 104
Sacramental Dates for 2010:
First Reconciliation: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 4:00 PM
First Communion: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 11:00 AM
Confirmation: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 10:30 AM (Mass)
CONFIRMATION CLASS 2009-2010
INSTRUCTOR: Benjie Swenson-Aguirre
BOOKS:
- The New American Bible
- Saint Joseph Confirmation Book
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- The Way of the Cross (St. Alphonsus Liguori)
- Pillar of Fire (Catholic Answer, pub)
CONFIRMATION OVERVIEW:
- Part1: Introduction and Review (September)
- Part 2: The Sacrament of Confirmation
- Part 3: Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit
- Part 4: The Catholic Church
- Part 5: Living the Christian Life
CONFIRMATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
- Know, love, and serve God
- Continued self-evaluation and spiritual growth
- Healthy relationship with Jesus
- Fellowship and service towards others
- Be part of Church family
- Know God through the Bible
CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Class attendance: every Tuesday 6:00 to 7:15 pm (excluding holidays)
- Class assignments: (read New Testament) and participation
- Mass attendance: every Sunday
- Full participation in the High School Youth Group
- Retreat attendance: (dates to be announced)
- The Rite of Confirmation: Sunday, May 1, 2010 (10:30am)
