Sun, September 16

Teen & Parent LIFE TEEN Orientation, 7-8:30pm Catehetical Sunday

Sun, September 23

LIFE TEEN Kick Off (All Candidates attend LIFE! night after LIFE TEEN Mass)

Sun, September 30

Invitation Session #1:  Personal Uniqueness: Promise and Pain

Sun, October 7

Invitation Session #2:  Identity: Looking for the Real You

Deadline:  Sponsor Information to Small Group Leaders                                                           *____*

Sun, October 14

Invitation Session #3:  Faith: More Than the Eye Can See
Invitation Session #4:  Trusting in God

Sun, October 28

Entrance Ritual at 6:00pm Mass, Sponsor/Candidate Night:  David Rinaldi (speaker)

Sun, November 4

Invitation Session #5: The Church: A Community of Disciples

Sun, November 18

Large Group Speaker:  Mental and Spiritual Health (Parent Evening)

Deadline: Project 1:  (Interview of Family Member) to Small Group Leaders                            *____*

Sun, November 25

Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend ~ No Session.

Sun, December 9

Formation Session #3: The Reign of God: Jesus’ Mission

Sun, December 16

Formation Session #4: Parables and Miracles: Jesus Teaches and Heals
Formation Session #5: Sin: An Obstacle to the Reign of God

Sun, December 23

Winter Break ~ No Session.

Sun, December 30

Winter Break ~ No Session.

Sun, January 6

Formation Session #6: Jesus Rejected: The Meaning of the Cross

Deadline: Service Write Up 1 to Small Group Leaders                                                               *____*

Sun, January 13

Formation Session #7:  The Resurrection: God is Victorious!

Sun, January 20

No Confirmation:  MLK Weekend

Sun, January 27

Large Group with Bob Bartlett, Sexuality (Parent Evening)

Sun, February 3

Super Bowl Sunday ~ No Session.

Sun, February 11

Formation Session #8:  Pentecost: Gift of the Spirit 

Sun, February 17

No Class ~ Presidents Day Weekend

Sun, February 24

Covenant Ritual ~ 6:00pm Mass, Sponsor/Candidate seated by 5:55pm (sponsors in small groups)
Reflection Session #1: Guided and Strengthened by the Holy Spirit

Sun, March 2

No Session ~ 30 Hour Fast Weekend

Sun, March 9

Reflection Session #2: Prayer: Communion with God

Deadline: Service Write Up 2 to Small Group Leaders                                                                               *____*

Sun, March 16

No Confirmation:  Palm Sunday

Sun, March 23

No Confirmation:  Easter Sunday

Sun, March 30

Reflection Session #3: Christian Morality: What does Love Look Like?

Sun, April 6

Reflection Session #4: Christian Service: Witnessing God's Justice

Sun, April 13

Reflection Session #5: Sacraments of Initiation

                            April 13-May 17                               Final Interviews

Sun, April 20

Reflection Session #6: Baptism: Born in the Holy Spirit

Sun, April 27

Reflection Session #7: The Eucharist: Nourished through the Holy Spirit

Deadline: Project 2:  (Church/Temple/Synagogue Visit) to Small Group Leader                 *____*

Sat./Sun, May 3-4

Confirmation Retreat at Camp Friendship ~ Clearwater, Minnesota  

Sun, May 11

Reflection Session #8:  Confirmation: Sealed with the Holy Spirit
Reflection Session #9:  Celebrating the Rite