MANUAL DE LA CONFIRMACIÓN 2017-18

VERSIÓN BILINGÜE — Formación de Fe Bilingüe

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Page 3-4…………………………… WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?
Pagina 3-4…………………………. ¿QUE ES LA CONFIRMACIÓN?
Page 5….………………………….. REQUIREMENTS
Pagina 5…………………………… REQUISITOS
Page 6……………………………... CALENDAR
Pagina 6…………………………… CALENDARIO
Page 7+……………………………. FORMS & EXAMPLES
Pagina7+………………………….. FORMAS Y EJEMPLOS
Page 36…………………………… DISCERNMENT INTERVIEW
Pagina 36…………………………... ENTREVISTA DE DISCERNIMIENTO

FORMACIÓN DE FE FORMACIÓN DE FE FORMACIÓN DE FE

CONTACTOS CONTACTOS CATEQUISTAS CONTACTOS CATEQUISTAS
EN OFFICINA LIDERES DE SESIÓN LIDERES SESIÓN

Greysi Bargas Massiel Walker Rocio Olvera

Director de Formación de Fe-Español Líder de Sesión Líder de Sesión
(972) 712-2645 x227 214.773.6007 909.319.3050
gbargas@stfoafrisco.org massiel2570@att.net puchundungo@hotmail.com

Brenda Gaona
Asistente de Formación de Fe-Español Lita Mesta Mixaida Vanderwerf
(972) 712-2645 x364 Asistente Líder de Sesión Líder de Sesión
bgaona@stfoafrisco.org 469.219.0683 214.585.6692
litaelvira@hotmail.com mixwerf@hotmail.com
Entregar documentos solamente a tu catequista asigna-
da. Incluir tu nombre completo en tu documento.

Importante: guardar una copia de cada documento que

entregan a su catequista.
Sugerencia: usar google docs y compartir el documento
con brendagaonah@gmail.com o bar-

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What are the sacraments? “The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace,
instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dis-
pensed to us.” CCC no. 1131
This means that the sacraments were given to us by Christ. By participating
in the sacraments we cooperate with God’s grace by which we are trans-
formed and are being perfected as Children of God. Just as all children are
nurtured by their parents, God nurtures his children through the sacraments.
¿Que es un sacramento?
“Los Sacramentos son signos eficaces de la gracia, instituidos por Cristo
y confiados a la Iglesia por los cuales nos es dispensada la vida divina.”
CIC no. 1131.
Esto significa que Cristo mismo nos dio los sacramentos. Al participar
de los sacramentos, compartimos en la gra-
cia de Dios, por la cual somos transforma-
dos en el proceso de ser perfeccionados co-
mo Hijos de Dios. Así como todos los pa-
dres cuidan de sus hijos, también Dios nu-
tre a sus hijos a través de los sacramentos.

What are “efficacious signs of grace”?

Efficacious signs are the visible signs that re-
ally do the thing that they signify … such as
water at baptism really cleansing the person,
body and soul, thus closer uniting the person
to Christ. In Confirmation the outward sign is
anointing with chrism (oil). In the Bible those
that are anointed are chosen or marked by
God for some special purpose ( kings: chosen
to lead God’s people). “By this anointing the
confirmand receives the “mark,” the seal of the Holy Spirit.” CCC no. 1295
¿Cuales son los “signos eficaces de la gracia”?
Los signos eficaces son los signos visibles que realizan lo que significan. Hacen presente lo que re-
presentan. Por ejemplo, en el bautismo, el agua representa la limpieza, pero realmente limpia la
persona de su pecado original, cuerpo y alma, así unificando a la persona mas con Cristo.
En la Confirmación, el signo visible es la unción con el aceite de la crisma. En la Biblia, los que son
ungidos son elegidos, o marcados por el Señor para una tarea o propósito especifico (como un rey
elegido para guiar a su pueblo.) “Por medio de esta unción, el confirmado recibe la marca, el sello
del Espíritu Santo.” CIC no. 1295

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Where are references to Confirmation in the Bible?
It is important to note that it is not explicitly named “Confirmation” in the
Bible but the actual process of the sacrament is found in…
¿Donde hay referencias a la Confirmación en la Biblia?
No se menciona específicamente la palabra “Confirmación en la Bi-
blia,” pero el proceso del sacramento se encuentra en...
Acts 8:14-17 / Hechos 8: 14-17
Acts 19:5-6 / Hechos 19: 5-6
Promised by Christ in John 16:7 ; 7:39 / Prometido por Cristo en Juan
16:7, 7:39 /Laying on of Hands listed separate from baptism Hebrews 6:2
Imposición de las manos como algo distinto al Bautismo en Hebreos 6:2

Where is Confirmation talked about in the Catechism?

Paragraph 1285-1321

¿Donde se habla de la Confirmación en el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica?

Párrafos 1285-1321

What is the definition of Confirmation?

Confirmation binds the Christian more perfectly to the Church and enriches them with a spe-
cial strength of the Holy Spirit, that they may live in the world as a witness of Christ.
It is one of the three sacraments of initiation. Confirmation is normally the last sacrament of
the three in which the person freely chooses to follow Christ in the Catholic Church and is pub-
lically marked as a member of Christ’s body. By choosing to affirm the decision of their par-
ents in Baptism, and accepting the nourishment from Christ in the Eucharist, Confirmation
marks the beginning of their adult journey of faith.

¿Cual es la definición de la Confirmación?

La Confirmación unifica el Cristiano a la Iglesia más perfectamente, y lo enriquece con
un esfuerzo especial del Espíritu Santo, para que ellos pueden vivir en el mundo como
testigos de Cristo.

Es uno de los tres sacramentos de Iniciación. La Confirmación usualmente es el tercero

de los tres, y la persona elige libremente seguirle a Jesucristo y a su Iglesia. Es pública-
mente marcado como miembro del Cuerpo de Cristo.

Al elegir afirmar la decisión de sus padres de bautizarlo, y aceptar el nutrimiento de

Cristo en la Eucaristía, el discípulo inicia su camino de fe como adulto cuando recibe la
Confirmación.

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Due Date: Check List — Leer con atención:
***Importante: guardar con una copia de cada documento que entregan a su catequista***
NOTA: Estudiantes que no cumplan con todos los requisitos, no recibirán el Sacramento.
Catequistas encargadas de recibir documentos de Confirmación:
Secundaria Confirmación Sábado: Mixaida Vanderwerf
Preparatoria Confirmación Sábado: Mixaida Vanderwerf
Secundaria Confirmación Viernes: Sandra Perusquia
Preparatoria Confirmación Viernes: Nathacha Aragon
FECHA IMPORTANTES
Fecha Límite de entrega de documentos:
Octubre 13 y 14, 2017 __Promesa de Padres (p.13)
Noviembre 3 y 4, 2017 __Forma del Padrino o Madrina (p.17)
Noviembre 17 y 18, 2017 __Reflexión sobre el santo escogido (p.20-22)
__ Carta al Obispo (p.24)
Diciembre 8 y 9, 2017 __15 horas de Servicio Comunitario (p.26-30)
___ Retreat Fee/Retiro en inglés: $180 por candidato (sólo en caso de no asistir al retiro en español)
___ Couta de Retiro/Retiro en español/bilingüe $25 por candidato, incluido en la forma de inscripción de Formación de Fe
___ Class Attendance(CANNOT MISS MORE THAN 3 CLASSES) Asistencia (NO PUEDE FALTAR A MÁS DE 3 CLASES)
___ Interview MANDATORY (Feb. 16 y 17)/Entrevista MANDATORIA (febrero 16 y 17, 2018 durante las clases)
___ Rehearsal MANDATORY/Ensayo MANDATORIO TODOS LOS GRUPOS—martes 17 de abril, 2018 a las 6:45PM—todas las clases en la Iglesia
The ONLY date for Confirmation is April 21, 2018/La ÚNICA fecha para la Misa de Confirmación es el 21 de abril, 2018 a las 10AM
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 R e t i ro d e C o n f i rm ac i ó n
Soy Joven

Sábado 11 de noviembre 2017

Gran Salón: Lado C
8:00am-5:00pm
Donativo: $25
(Ya incluido en la forma de inscripción)

***Firmar Asistencia***

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 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
8000 El Dorado Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033 (972) 712-2645
Fax: (972) 712-1087

PROMESA DE PADRES
***FECHA DE ENTREGA OCTUBRE 13 y 14, 2017***
Importante: guardar una copia de cada documento que entreguen a su catequista
Por favor escribir claramente con letra de molde

I (yo), _______________________, the parent of (el padre de)__________________

hereby renew the commitment I made on the day of my child’s baptism:
Renuevo mi compromiso que hice el día del bautismo de mi hijo/a:
 I accept the responsibility of training my child in the practice of the faith.
Acepto la responsabilidad de entrenar a mi hijo/a en la practica de la fe.
 I accept the duty of bringing my child up to keep God’s commandments.
Acepto el deber de criar a mis hijos a vivir de acuerdo a los mandamientos de Dios.
 I reject Satan, all his works, and all his empty promises
Renuncio a Satanás y todas sus obras y promesas vacías.
 I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin
Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is
now seated at the right hand of the Father.
Creo en Jesucristo, su único Hijo, nuestro Señor, quien fue nacido de la Virgen
María, fue crucificado, murió y fue sepultado, resucito y ahora esta sentado a la
derecha del Padre.
 I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting.
Creo en el Espíritu Santo, la santa Iglesia Católica, la comunión de los santos, el
perdón de los pecados, la resurrección del cuerpo, y la vida eterna.
I hereby also promise to fulfill, to the best of my ability, the expectations of the parents
of the confirmation candidate of the St. Francis Confirmation program as enumerated in this
handbook. By signing this document I am truthfully saying that I have both read and un-
derstand what is expected of myself and my child. I choose to:
Yo prometo cumplir, hasta donde mis habilidades me permiten, con las expectati-
vas de los padres del candidato para la confirmación en el programa de San Francisco de
Asís así explicados en este manual. Al firmar este documento, digo en verdad que he leí-
do y entiendo lo que se espera de mi y de mi hijo/a. Elijo:
 Faithfully strive to live out my sacramental covenant with God. (I will seek to be an
example of Christ in their daily life.) Tratar de vivir con fidelidad mi alianza
sacramental con Dios (Tratare de ser un ejemplo de Cristo en su vida Cristo.)
 Cultivate and deepen a relationship with God the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, and
His Church; through worship, prayer, study, service, and love.
Cultivar y profundizar una relación con Dios Padre, Dios Hijo, y el Espíritu
Santo, con su Iglesia, rindiéndole culto, rezando, estudiando, y sirviéndole con amor.
 Diligently help my child to complete ALL the requirements of the St. Francis
Confirmation Program in a timely and acceptable manner.
Ayudar a mi hijo/a a cumplir con todos los requisitos a tiempo.
 Spend time with my child helping them develop an active life of faith.
Dedicar tiempo a mi hijo/a para ayudarle a desarrollar una vida de fe activa.
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X___________________________________________ (parent signature, date)
X___________________________________________ (parent signature, date)
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 CONFIRMATION SPONSOR
PADRINO/ MADRINA PAR ALA CONFIRMACION
Each confirmation candidate is required to have a sponsor.
CADA CANDIDATO DEBE TENER UN PADRINO O UNA MADRINA.
Un padrino/una madrina es un adulto que acompañara al candidato,
ayudándole a crecer en su fe y vivirla mas activamente, durante la
preparación para la Confirmación y durante toda su vida.

A sponsor is an adult who will help the candidate grow in and live their faith,
both in preparation for Confirmation and throughout their life.

Padres, favor de ayudarles a sus hijos/as en el proceso de elegirle a alguien.

!Piénsenlo, y pon el asunto en ORACION!
We encourage parents to assist their son/daughter in the choosing process.
Encourage them to think about it and PRAY about it.

Practical Guidelines in Selecting a Sponsor—Un Guía Practico para la Selección de Un Padrino

The sponsor must be a faithful Catholic in good standing. This includes, but is not limited to, attending mass eve-
ry Sunday, receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation regularly, cultivating a devout prayer life, and living a model life of
service.
La persona debe ser un católico fiel que esta en comunión con la Iglesia Católica. Eso implica
que la persona asiste a la misa dominical, recibe el sacramento de la Reconciliación regularmen-
te, cultiva una vida de oración, y vive un estilo de vida que modela el servicio. Además, la perso-
na debe ser iniciado en la fe católica, es decir, tener sus sacramentos de Bautismo, Comunión y
Confirmación, y, si vive con su pareja, estar casado por la Iglesia.

The sponsor should strive to witness Christ by word and deed, to spread and defend the Catholic faith,
and be involved in parish life.

El Padrino o la Madrina debe intentar ser testigo de Cristo por obra y palabra, compar-
tiendo la fe Católica, y debe estar involucrado a la vida de la Iglesia.
The sponsor should be someone who will help the candidate grow into full Christian maturity.
They should have the opportunity to cultivate a relationship with natural and supernatural dimen-
sions.
Preference should be given to a baptismal godparent.
Only one person (not two) may be selected as a Confirmation sponsor.
A child’s parent may not be the Confirmation sponsor. As a parent, he/she already has the role
of sponsoring. The sponsor should support and help the parent in this role.
The sponsor report should be a typed essay explaining who the sponsor is and why you have
chosen him/her. You should also discuss how your sponsor will help you along the journey towards
Confirmation and beyond as well. It would be great to include a picture of your sponsor in the report.
Don’t forget to include the sponsor’s name, address, phone number, email, and your relationship with
him/her (uncle, cousin, friend of family, etc.) as part of the heading. Please see the included model re-
port. 15
Talk to the sponsor about how he/she daily lives out his/her participation in the Church.
 El padrino o la madrina debe ser alguien que le ayudara al candidato a
crecer en la madurez cristiana.
 Deben ser capaces de cultivar una relación con una dimensión espiritual.
 Se debe dar preferencia al padrino de bautismo si es posible.
 Solo una persona (no dos) pueden servir como padrinos para la Confirmación.
 El padre/la madre del joven NO PUEDE ser el padrino/la madrina.
 El Reporte sobre el Padrino/la Madrina debe ser un ensayo que explica quien es su
padrino/madrina y porque le elegiste a esta persona. Se debe hablar que como esta
persona te va a ayudar en tu camino hacia la Confirmación, y después. Seria bueno
incluir una foto de la persona en su reporte. Hay que incluir su nombre, dirección,
teléfono, email, y su relación contigo (si es pariente).

Algunas preguntas para hacerle a alguien que están

considerando como padrino/madrina:

 Tiene al menos 16 años? Esta bautizado y confirmado católico?

 Si es casado (o vive con su pareja), esta casado por la Iglesia Católica?
 Asiste la misa cada domingo?
 Sigue las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica en su vida?
 Te ayudara a crecer en tu fe y ayudarte a amar mas a Dios y a tu prójimo?
 Conoce a la persona. Donde se criaron? Que estudiaron? Cuales han sido
sus experiencias principales en la vida? Deja que comparten su experiencia
de vida contigo.
 Habla con la persona sobre su relación con Dios, y como se ha ido desarro-
llando sobre los anos? Cuales son algunos momentos de conversión para
ellos? Como han sido testigos de la presencia de Dios en el mundo?
 Cuales son sus lugares y modos preferidos para rezar?
 Habla con la persona sobre las maneras en que el/ella es testigo de y procla-
ma la fe en palabra y hechos.

Some questions to address when seeking a Sponsor:

Is the sponsor baptized and confirmed and over 16 yrs. old?
If the sponsor is married was he/she married in the Catholic Church?
Does the sponsor attend Mass on Sunday?
Does the sponsor follow the teachings of the Catholic Church?
Will this person help you grow in your faith and love God and neighbor more?
Get to know your sponsor. Where did they grow up, what did they study, what kind of jobs have they worked. Get to know them
as a person and have them share their life experiences with you.
Talk to the sponsor about how he/she has developed his/her relationship with God. What have been peak experiences? Moments
of conversion? How have they witnessed God’s presence?
Talk to the sponsor about his/her favorite ways and places to pray.
Talk to the sponsor about how he/she witnesses Christ and proclaims the faith in word and deed.

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 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
8000 Eldorado Parkway
Frisco, Texas 75033
Sponsor Registration Form-REGISTRO DEL PADRINO O MADRINA
***FECHA DE ENTREGA NOVIEMBRE 3 y 4, 2017***
Importante: guardar una copia de cada documento que entreguen a su catequista

SPONSOR’S NAME ____________________________________________________________

Nombre del Padrino FIRST MIDDLE LAST

NAME OF CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE _________________________________________

Nombre del Candidato a Confirmación FIRST MIDDLE LAST

SPONSOR’S ADDRESS _____________________________________CITY_______________

Dirección del padrino:
STATE _________________ZIP CODE________________________COUNTRY____________
Estado Código Postal País
SPONSOR’S PHONE # __________________________________________________________
Teléfono del Padrino
I am a practicing Catholic in both word and deed:  Yes  No
Practico la religión católica de palabra y obra  Si  No
I am a fully initiated Catholic (I have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
 Yes  No
He recibido los Sacramentos de Bautizo, Eucaristía y Confirmación  Si  No
I am:  Single  Married  Divorced  Widowed
Estoy:  Soltero  Casado  Divorciado  Viudo
If married, were you married in the Catholic Church?  Yes  No
Si casado, se casó en la religión católica?  Si  No
If you answered “no” to any of the above statements, you are ineligible to be a sponsor at this time.
Si contesto “NO” a cualquiera pregunta previa, no puede ser padrino en esta oportunidad.
I attend Mass:  Weekly  Every other week  Once a month  Occasionally  Never
Asisto a Misa:  Semanalmente  Bisemanalmente  Mensualmente  Ocasionalmente  Nunca.
If you do not attend Mass on a weekly basis, you are ineligible to be a sponsor at this time.
Si no asiste a Misa semanalmente, no puede ser padrino en esta oportunidad.
Name of home parish: ___________________________________________________________
Nombre de su parroquia
Street Address: ____________________________________City/State: ____________________
Dirección Ciudad, Estado
Zip Code: __________(Arch) Diocese: ______________________________________________
Código Postal (Arqui)Diocesis
I am a registered parishioner:  Yes  No
Soy feligrés registrado:  Si  No
***Si el padrino no es feligrés de San Francisco, la firma del pastor de su parroquia es requerida***
Pastors must ascertain the spiritual qualifications of sponsors. The sponsor for any candidate may be male or female and is to be sufficiently mature, a
practicing Catholic, who has him/herself been confirmed and has not been prohibited by law from exercising the role of sponsor. One of the Baptismal
sponsors is not only allowed but is in fact desired as the Confirmation sponsor so as to emphasize the relationship between Baptism and Confirmation.
(Canon 893) This person is an active witness of the Catholic faith in both word and deed and is able to perform the duties of a Confirmation Sponsor.

Affix Church Seal

______________________________________
Pastor’s Signature

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 CONFIRMATION PATRON SAINT
NOMBRE DE SU SANTO PATRONO

Each confirmation candidate chooses a saint as a patron and is confirmed under that patron saint’s name.—
Cada candidato elige a un santo como patrono se confirme bajo el nombre de tal santo.
A patron saint is someone already in heaven with whom we feel a connection, want to imitate, and
from whom we request intercession throughout life.

Un santo patrono es alguien que ya esta en el cielo, con quien nosotros

sentimos una conexión especial, a quien queremos imitar y
a quien nosotros pedimos.
La tradición de tomar un nuevo nombre un nuevo nombre refleja un nuevo
papel en la vida. Es evidente en las sagradas escrituras. Abram se nom-
bro Abraham, que significa “Padre de Muchas Naciones.” Simon se
cambio a Pedro, que significa “Piedra” porque Jesús fundo su iglesia so-
bre su primer papa.

The tradition of taking on a new name reflects a new role in life. This is evident throughout
the Scriptures, e.g. “Abram” was changed to “Abraham” which means “Father of Many
Nations,” and Simon was changed to “Peter” which means “Rock” because Jesus foun-
ded His Church upon him as the first pope.

Cuando eliges un nuevo nombre para tu Confirmación, debe ser el nombre

de un santo sobre el cual haz aprendido algo y a quien admiras. Se
elige porque quieres ser como el o ella.

When you choose a new name for your Confirmation, it should be the name of a saint you
have read and learned about, admire, and want to imitate, you shouldn’t choose a Saint
because you like his/her name. You should choose a saint that you want to be like.

No se debe escoger los siguientes nombres que nos indica el Padre Larry no pueden ser usa-
dos en la Confirmación. Personas llamadas Servidores de Cristo, apariciones de Jesús
(ejemplo: Santo Niño de Atocha), y santos retirados (ejemplos: Philomena, Barbara y
Cristobal). Si tiene duda sobre un nombre, favor de llamar al Ministerio Hispano, 972-
712-2645, extensión 227, o Tammy Weber o Kathy Deschaw.

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 Practical Guidelines in Selecting a Saint
Guía Practica para Elegir su Santo
Deberías conocer la vida del santo. Se espera que ves similitudes entre tu y
este santo, o que quieres ser como el o ella. El Santo debe ser como tu héroe.
Deberías desarrollar una devoción personal a este santo, buscar una relación
con el o ella a través de la oración. Deberías tratar de aprender sobre mu-
chos santos.
You should be familiar with this saint’s life. Hopefully you see similarities between you and this
saint and/or want to aspire to be like this saint. The saint you select should be
someone you look up to as a hero. You should develop a personal devotion to
this saint and build a relationship with him/her through regular and constant
prayer. You should try to learn about a lot of saints. That way you will make a
better decision choosing your patron saint. Moreover, the more saints you are
familiar with the easier it becomes for you to request their intercession (even
from the ones that are not your special confirmation patron); the saints are
always eager and happy to help us.
El reporte sobre el santo debería ser un ensayo escrito de un mí-
nimo de tres párrafos: (1) una biografía breve que ESCRIBES EN
TUS PROPIAS PALABRAS, (2) una explicación de tus razones por
elegirle a esta santo, (3) ideas para desarrollar tu devoción y relación
con este santo. Trata de incluir una foto y datos interesantes sobre su
vida: donde vivía, como vivía, cuando fue canonizado. El reporte debe-
ría ser de una a 2 paginas con la foto. Mira al ejemplo.
The saint report should be a typed essay with at least three paragraphs: (1) a brief biography of
the saint written in your own words, (2) an explanation of the reasons why you have selected
this saint, (3) and ideas of how you will develop your devotion and relationship with this
saint. Try to include a picture of the saint in your report as well as cool facts about the saint,
what he/she is a patron of, when they lived, and when they were canonized. The report should
be 1 and ½ pages long (not including the picture) Please see the included model report.

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 SAINT REFLEXIÓN EXAMPLE
EJEMPLO DE LA REFELEXIÓN DEL SANTO
ST. ATHANASIUS
296 AD – 373 AD
***FECHA DE ENTREGA NOVIEMBRE 17 y 18, 2017***

Feast Day: May 2

Name means: Immortality (Greek)
Nickname: Defender of Orthodoxy
Patron saint of: Teachers of the Faith,
those persecuted for the sake of proclaiming true Catholic doctrine
St. Athanasius was born in Alexandria, Egypt. While he was young, the Church in
Egypt was badly persecuted by Roman authority. Many people he knew were martyred for
the faith. The bishop at that time, Alexander, once saw him baptizing several children and
was impressed with his faith and love of God. Athanasius became his secretary and was or-
dained a deacon. Together they both attended the Council of Nicea (325 AD) where Athana-
sius explained the truth of who Jesus is against the Arians. The Arians believed Jesus was
not God and that God made Jesus like He made the angels and humans. Athanasius helped
write the Nicean Creed (which we say every Sunday at Mass) and taught that Jesus Christ is
true God and true man. He became bishop of Alexandria. Unfortunately, the Arians gained
the support of various emperors and persecuted him nearly all his life. They never stopped
spreading evil rumors and lies about him. He was exiled from his homeland five times and
often had to flee and hide for fear that he would be imprisoned or killed by evil soldiers. Yet
his people loved him very much and did all they could to help and obey him. Eventually, the
enemies of Athanasius were defeated and Athanasius lived the last years of his life in peace
as Bishop of Alexandria.
I want to choose St. Athanasius as my confirmation sponsor because I see him as a
hero and I wish I could be more like him. I believe our world and Church really need his
courage and strength today. Athanasius had many enemies, yet he still stood up for the truth
and he continued to live according to the Catholic faith. He lived at a time when many peo-
ple did not believe the truth of Jesus. Yet he was so in love with Jesus and knew Him so well
that he defended the truth of who Jesus is with everything he had. He suffered a lot and yet
his faith was always strong. Like St. Athanasius, I want to know my faith well and help share
it with
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others so people will love Jesus more. I want to be a hero like St Athanasius. I want to stand up
for the truth even when people pull me in the wrong direction. I want to have a strength like
Athanasius. I want a strength to resist temptation and stand up to all the attacks of the devil.
Lastly I want to be holy and virtuous like St Athanasius. We live in a world where virtue is al-
most looked down on, and being holy is something not too many people strive for. Our world
is desperately in need of heroes and I want to be a hero like St Athanasius, and grow in holi-
ness. I know it will be difficult, so hopefully St. Athanasius will help me.

I will develop my relationship with St. Athanasius by praying to him and asking for his
help. I have found several holy cards of him and use them. I also have a picture of him in a
frame in my room so I can always remember to talk to him. Maybe I can even read some of the
things that he wrote. I also try to share the story of his life with people I know. One time my
family was in Chicago and we found a church with his name. They had a novena prayer card
there and now I can pray that too.

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 LETTER TO THE BISHOP
CARTA AL OBISPO
***FECHA DE ENTREGA NOVIEMBRE 17 y 18, 2017***
Importante: recomendamos quedarse con una copia de cada documento que entreguen a su
catequista

NO USAR ESTA FORMA PARA HACER SU CARTA. USAR

UN HOJA POR SEPARADO EN COMPUTADORA UTILIZAN-
DO ESTE FORMATO:

DO NOT USE THIS FORM FOR YOUR LETTER. USE A SEPARATE

PIECE OF PAPER FOLLOWING THE FORMAT OUTLINED BELOW:

January 1, 2012

Dear Your Excellency,

I, (your name)___________, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Frisco, Texas, ask you,
Bishop Edward J. Burns, to confirm me as a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

I would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation because _______________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________.

My preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation has been ________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________.

I have chosen (sponsor’s name) to present me to you on the day of my Confirmation and to witness my com-
mitment. I made this choice because _________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________.

You will seal my commitment to Jesus and his Church by anointing me with oil and by calling me by name.
The name I wish to be called at my Confirmation is (your saint’s name)___________. I have chosen that name
because (name qualities that you would like to imitate that your saint lived out in his/her life) ____________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________.

I understand that the gifts of the Holy Spirit will help me build up the Church, and I wish to share in building
up the Church by _________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________.

Sincerely,

(REMEMBER TO SIGN YOUR NAME!!!)

(possibly add your favorite saint quote or bible verse here)

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 Service Hours
“To whom much has been given, much will be expected.” (Luke 12:48)
ENTREGAR FORMA DICIEMBRE 8 Y 9, 2017

Service: is work done by the candidate without monetary compensation and without
promise of a reward, award, or some other type of rank, status, or recognition achieved in an
organizations. It should be serving others for the ultimate glory of God. Service hours will not
be counted when for immediate family (such as doing dishes, laundry, or baby sitting your sib-
lings).
As we prepare for confirmation, our Christian service should be about more than just
doing good. We must aim at developing virtues (or holy habits) of faith. As Christians, we
should seek Christ in all of our neighbors especially those who are considered “the least”.
Moreover, we must willingly and energetically work towards doing God’s will on earth every
day of our lives and striving towards the transformation of this world into the Kingdom of God.
We recommend that the candidate seeks to run their own service projects, or picks a
kind of service within which they are able to share their talents with the community. The fol-
lowing are a few of examples.

Oportunidades de Servicio Comunitario

 Youth Ministry JUMP/music/singing/game organizer

 Youth Ministry JOURNEY room setting/welcoming committee
 Youth Leader for Campamento de V erano
 Youth helper during First Comunion Masses
 Youth helper during First Reconciliation Service
 Student Aide in Faith Formation Classes *
 Volunteering with the Special Olympics
 Volunteering at a nursing home
 Volunteering the sick
 Frisco Family Food Services (volunteering at the pantry)
 Frisco Re-Sale (must work with an adult)
 Volunteering for Miracle League
 Concession stands
 Babysitting (but not for immediate family)/dog sitting without pay
 Volunteering to coach/ ref. at sporting events without pay
 Altar serving*
 Mowing the lawn for a neighbor/ rake leaves without pay
 Singing/playing music in the youth choir*
 Lectoring*
 Stuffing Easter eggs for Easter egg hunt
 Volunteering for Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations
 Volunteering for the Mexican Dinner and Cultural Day

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 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community
Community Service for Confirmation
***FECHA DE ENTREGA DICIEMBRE 8 y 9 2017 ***
Importante: guardar una copia de cada documento que entreguen a su catequista

Name: _____________________

Date: ______________ Grade: ______

Description of community service performed:

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________

Date(s) of Service: ________ Number of Hours: ______

Name of organization or community member served:

_______________________________________________

Name of group or community organization that arranged the

service project: _______________________________
_______________________________________________

Name of supervisor or person who can verify service:

_______________________________________________

Phone # of supervisor or person who can verify service:

_______________________________________________

To the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct.

X___________________
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 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community
Community Service for Confirmation
***FECHA DE ENTREGA DICIEMBRE 8 y 9 2017***
Importante: guardar una copia de cada documento que entreguen a su catequista

Name: _____________________

Date: ______________ Grade: ______

Description of community service performed:

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________

Date(s) of Service: ________ Number of Hours: ______

Name of organization or community member served:

_______________________________________________

Name of group or community organization that arranged the

service project: _______________________________
_______________________________________________

Name of supervisor or person who can verify service:

_______________________________________________

Phone # of supervisor or person who can verify service:

_______________________________________________

To the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct.

X___________________
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Discernment Interview/Entrevista de discernimiento
FEBRERO 16 y 17 2018

The Catechism of our Catholic faith, says that a candidate that comes forward is one “who has
attained the age of reason [7yrs old], must profess the faith, be in a state of grace, have the
intention of receiving the sacrament, and be prepared to assume the role of a disciple and wit-
ness to Christ, both within the ecclesial community [parish] and in temporal affairs [life out-
side of the parish – school, home, civic community].” - CCC#1319

As the Catechism speaks about above, our preparation process should include an opportunity
for our candidates to really indicate to us their desire to receive the sacrament of Confirma-
tion. One thing that is very important for our Confirmation preparation is the Discernment
interview. The discernment interview is a crucial part of our process where the youth prepar-
ing for Confirmation has the opportunity to talk about their faith and their readiness to receive
the sacrament. They will also be able to talk about their experiences during their Confirma-
tion prep and have an opportunity to dialog with their interviewer if they have questions about
Confirmation or the faith. Sometimes during this process, the candidate may decide they are
not ready to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. In those cases, we will work with them to
figure out what might be an appropriate plan for them as they take some more time to discern
their readiness to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.

Potential questions/ Preguntas Potenciales:

 What does Confirmation mean to you? ¿Qué significa la Confirmación para ti?
 What does it mean to be Catholic? ¿Que significa ser Católico?
 What is one of your favorite parts about the faith (be specific- Mary, Eucharist, mass, ten com-
mandments, confession, etc) ¿Cuál es tu parte favorita de la fe?
 Do you wish to be Confirmed? Why? ¿Quieres ser confirmado? Por qué?
 Who did you choose as your Confirmation Saint? Tell me a little about them. ¿A qué santo es-
cogiste? ¿Qué aprendiste sobre él/ella?
 Name one virtue (holy habit, good quality) that they were known for that you would like to live
out in your life. ¿Puedes nombrar una virtud que tu santo (a) tiene y que te gustaría imitar?
 Tell me about Confirmation Retreat. Cuéntame del retiro de Confirmación.
 Of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, pick one and talk about how you can live it out. De los siete
dones del Espíritu Santo, escoge uno y dime como te gustaría ponerlo en práctica.
 How often do you attend mass? ¿Qué tan seguido asistes a Misa?
 How do you plan to live out your faith after Confirmation?
¿Cómo planeas vivir tu fe después de la Confirmación?

Las entrevistas en español serán el 15 febrero y conducidas por Greysi Bargas y otro adulto.
Interviews will be schedule for Feb. 23rd and 26th during Faith Formation class times. These
interviews might extend longer than the class time period due to the length of each interview.
The interviews will be conducted by Jenny and other adult volunteers during those times.

Service Hour Reflections are to be turned in at the interview. A sample for your reflection is
included in the Appendix.

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Estimado Joven,
Muchas felicidades porque el 21 de abril, 2018, día de tu
Confirmación, recibirás el Espíritu Santo y sus dones.

En la Confirmación, el signo visible es la unción con el aceite del crisma. En la Bi-

blia, los que son ungidos son elegidos, o marcados por el Señor para una tarea o pro-
pósito especifico (como un rey elegido para guiar a su pueblo.)
“Por medio de esta unción, el confirmado recibe la marca, el sello del Espíritu San-
to.” Catecism o de la Iglesia Católica, no. 1295.

“La Confirmación perfecciona la gracia bautismal; es el sacramento que da el Espíri-

tu Santo para enraizarnos más profundamente en la filiación divina, incorporarnos
más firmemente a Cristo, hacer más sólido nuestro vínculo con la Iglesia, asociarnos
todavía más a su misión y ayudarnos a dar testimonio de la fe cristiana por la palabra
acompañada de las obras.” Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, no. 1316.

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