Confirmation Day: Running order: 26th of May, 2019.
8:30 am for 8:40 am Start. Holy Spirit Primary School Kurri Kurri
8:40 Introduction to parents and the day. Discussion with parents/carers about possible names of Saints for Confirmation names. Introductory Confirmation (p 51-57) YouTube video.
8:45 - 9:15 am: Large Group - Baptism (p 11 refer to p 56 at end) (Sponsors) p 61
9:30 - 10:30 am Mass: Candidates introduced to the Church. Baptism homily for Mass from Fr James
After Mass move back to Holy Spirit Primary School, Barton Street, Kurri Kurri
10:30 - 11:00 am After Mass barbecue and drinks.
11:00 - 1:00 pm: Children divided into 4 Groups and rotated through 4 lessons:
(i)“Call by Name” p 23-24, talk about St Paul and Peter p 32-33 - Allow time for research Mrs Catherine Crowley.
(ii) “Life in the Spirit”, p 37-39 with appendix looking at Love Appendix pages 62-63. Holy Spirit Rock. Mrs Carlia Collingwood.
(iii)“Gifts of the Spirit”, p 42-47 – Also practice of Bishop blessing the Candidates. Maria.
(iv) “Pentecost Event”, meaning of the word Pentecost… the Acts of the Apostles Pentecost readings p 50-51, Acts of the Apostles, background and meaning– Mrs Julie Owens