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Sat, 22 May 2010 17:25:35 GMT

"What Do We Do Now?" Class & Potluck

We're having our last gathering for the 2009-2010 Confirmation Class on Sunday, May 23, 2:00 – 5:00 pm. We'll be having our "What Do We Do Now?" class. In addition to the class, we'll be distributing confirmation certificates and having a BBQ. Youth mass will be at 6 pm that evening.

We will have our last gathering with the 2009-2010 class this coming Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall. We'll be having our "What Do We Do Now?" class and distributing confirmation certificates.

We'll be having a potluck. See the list below for what to bring.

We'll end the day with Youth Mass. Wear RED because it will be Pentecost Sunday.

Class	What Each Student Should Bring
Alfred & Jeffrey	Drinks (two 2 litres per person)
Audrey & Rommel	Desserts
Iya & Chris	Salads and Appetizers
Ernest & Harland	Paper Products (utensils, cups, plates, napkins, etc)
Emily & Noy	Main Dishes
Marilyn & Jason	Side Dishes

Confirmation Class Dates - Fall 2009-Spring 2010

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September 2009	13	3:30 – 5:30	1st gathering: Parents And Candidates attend
	13	6:00	Youth Mass
	27	3:30 – 5:30	Class Session Homework Pick a Confirmation Sponsor Work with your parent(s) to pick up to two sponsors. Remember, your sponsor must be at least 16 years old, a confirmed, practicing Catholic,and not one of your parents. Your sponsor should also be someone you feel comfortable talking with and local enough that you can meet and talk with her/him. Meet with or call your prospective sponsor and ask her/him to be your sponsor and make sure she/he can make the four dates indicated on the Calendar: Class & Mass on Sunday, October 25, 3:30 to 7:30 pm Class on Sunday, February 28, 3:30 to 5:30 pm Rehearsal on Sunday, April 25 at 3:00 pm Confirmation Ceremony on Friday, April 30th at 7:30 pm Provide your teachers with the full name(s), phone number, and email address of your confirmation sponsor(s) Stewardship Donation Due Fundraising Form & Money Due Read Chapters 1-Being Catholic & 3-Faith and answer the following question(s): What attracts you to the Catholic faith? If someone asked, ‘Why are you Catholic?” how would you answer? One of the elements that the Church teaches is that faith seeks understanding, which means that it is okay to have questions and doubts about God and the Church! What are some things about God and the Catholic Church that you would like to better understand? Start your BrownBag Projects!!! Click here for BrownBag project instructions.
	27	6:00	Youth Mass
October 2009	11	3:30 – 5:30	Class Session Homework Read Chapters 31-Intro to Prayer & 33-Personal Prayer and answer the following question(s): Where and from whom did you first learn to pray? What did you learn? How do you pray now? When you think about prayer as a relationship, which areas of that relationship need attention? Many wonderful resources are available to help you in your personal prayer life. Using the computer and the internet, do a search for “Catholic Prayer.” Print out one of the homepages for a Catholic Prayer website. See if there are any available for Catholic Youth Prayer.
	11	6:00	Youth Mass
	17	7:30 – 3:30	St Anthony Service Project - Iya & Chris' Class Only
	25	3:30 – 5:30	Class Session - Sponsors Attend Homework Stewardship Donation Due Read Chapters 16-Baptism & 17-Confirmation and answer the following question(s): Imagine that you have been asked to be a small child’s godparent. Some people write letters to their godchildren that they are to read when they are older, say, before Confirmation. What would you write to your godchild in such a letter? What does it mean to you to totally belong to Christ?
	25	6:00	Youth Mass/Parish Commitment Ceremony w/sponsors
	31	7:30 – 3:30	St Anthony Service Project - Audrey & Rommel's Class Only
November 2009	7	ALL DAY	REGIONAL YOUTH RALLY at St. Bede’s Info & Form Click here to view photos from the Youth Rally at St. Bede's on Saturday, November 7, 2009. You may want to try out the slideshow feature. www.flickr.com The 2009 High School Catholic Youth Rally “Wii Belong” will be held on Saturday, November 7 at St. Bede Church (26950 Patrick Ave) in Hayward. This year we are pleased to be joined by singer/songwriter/guitarist/storyteller Jesse Manibusan and Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR. More information All confirmation students have been registered and are expected to attend. Permission Slip Download the permission slip (Word or pdf format), print, complete, and have your parent sign Bring the completed & signed permission slip with you on Saturday morning, November 7 and turn it in to your teacher. Meals Bring your own lunch and drink! There is no where nearby to buy a lunch and you will not be allowed off the grounds to buy one. Dinner provided (cost included in the registration fee). Information & Directions Download the flyer with information and directions Make your own arrangements to be dropped off at 8:30 am and picked up at 9:00 pm When you arrive at 8:30 am, find your teacher in front of the gym and check in (turn in your permission slip and receive your name tag)
	8	6:00	Youth Mass (no class)
	21	7:30 – 3:30	St Anthony Service Project - Marilyn & Jason's Class Only
	22	3:30 – 5:30	Class Session Homework BrownBag Projects Due!!! Click here for BrownBag project instructions. Read Chapter 14-Intro to Liturgy and answer the following question(s): This Chapter introduced a lot of words and phrases you may not be familiar with. How have these words and phrases helped you to better understand liturgy? What do you still have questions about? Stewardship Donation Stewardship donation will be due on Sunday, December 13 at the retreat, though we'll gladly accept it on November 22. This is a double-stewardship month (November and December) and please ask your sponsors to match your donation: $5 of your own money for November + $5 for December + $10 matching donation from your sponsor = $20 total.
	22	6:00	Youth Mass
December 2009	6	3:30-5:30	Parent & Candidate retreat info meeting in the church
	11-13	Confirmation Retreat @ Mission Springs, Scotts Valley
	14	6:30-8:30	Confirmation & Youth Ministry Christmas Potluck dinner
January 2010	10	3:30 – 5:30	Class session Homework Read Chapter 25-Honoring Family and answer the following question(s): Think of one political issue that you care about: the environment, poverty, gun control, abortion, domestic violence, the death penalty. How does your faith help to inform your conscience about the issue? How could you become politically involved to make a difference about the issue?
	10	6:00	Youth Mass
	23	7:30 – 3:30	St Anthony Service Project - Ernest & Harland's Class Only
	24	3:30 – 5:30	Class session Homework Read Chapter 26-Respecting Life and answer the following question(s): We live in a throwaway and convenience society. We easily dispose of and replace things that are no longer convenient. Do you think this throwaway mentality leads to a lack of respect for human life? Why or why not? This country has been involved in a war in your lifetime. According to the criteria for a just war, do you think these wars are morally right? Read Chapter 30-The Moral Life and answer the following question(s): Reflect on a time when you needed forgiveness from someone. How hard was it to ask for forgiveness? How did you feel about being forgiven or not forgiven? How hard is it for you to extend forgiveness to others?
	24	6:00	Youth Mass
February 2010	13	7:30 – 3:30	St Anthony Service Project - Emilyn & Noy's Class Only
	14	3:30 – 5:30	Class session Homework Read Chapter 27-Respecting Sexuality and answer the following question(s): How does pornography, whether it is considered soft porn, lore porn, as in some magazines or on the internet exploit and cheapen the gift of sexuality? Given all that you have read in this chapter about the beauty, integrity, and purpose of sexuality, why would someone choose to be sexually active before they’re ready for marriage?
	14	6:00	Youth Mass
	28	3:30 – 5:30	Class session - Sponsors Attend Homework Read Chapter 22-Social Justice and answer the following question(s): What problems do you see in your own community that troubles you, as a person who is concerned with social justice?
	28	6:00	Youth Mass
March 2010	10	6:45 - 9:00	Youth Reconciliation Service @ St. Anne
	13	7:30 – 3:30	St Anthony Service Project - Jeffy & Alfred's Class Only
	14	3:30 – 5:30	Class session Homework Fairyland Service Project Fundraising Due Bring the money you have raised for the Fairyland Service Project (about $35-$40 per student). We need the money in order to buy food and materials for our projects. Fairyland Service Project Forms Show your parents the letter & schedule we sent home with you at the previous class. Bring back the signed & completed Fairyland Liability form and St. Anne Volunteer form (aka permission slips). Read Chapters 8-Jesus' Death & 9-Resurrection and answer the following question(s): Read one of the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ Resurrection (Matthew 26:1-27:66, Mark 14:1-15:47, Luke 22:1-23:56, John 18:1-19:42). What thoughts and feelings do you have? What inspires you?
	14	6:00	Youth Mass
	27	ALL DAY	Fairyland Service Project
	28	3:30 – 5:30	Class session Homework Read Chapter 10-Holy Spirit and answer the following question(s): One of the primary roles of the Holy Spirit is to be our Advocate, the one who stands by our side to help us defend our belief in Jesus. When do you feel challenged to defend your Christian beliefs? When are you tempted to compromise the things you believe in? Ask the Holy Spirit for the wisdom and the courage to defend and live out your beliefs. Consider one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. How have you already used this gift? How can you continue to grow in making it a part of your life?
	28	6:00	Youth Mass
April 2009	18	3:30 – 5:30	Class session Homework Stewardship Donation Due Due to Lent, this is a double-stewardship month (March and April) and please ask your sponsor to match your donation: ($5 of your own money for March + $5 for April) + ($5 from for your sponsor for March + $5 for April) = $20 total. Last Chance: All Homework Due All of the homework assignments, including ministry projects, must be turned in by this date. Download and complete this form for each of the three required Christian Ministry (service) projects.
	25	3:30	Confirmation Rehearsal: Sponsors & Candidates attend
	25	6:00	Youth Mass
	30	7:30 p.m.	Confirmation ceremony (candidates & sponsors arrive by 6:00)
May 2010	23	2:00 – 5:00	"What Do We Do Now?" Class & Potluck
May 2010	23	6:00	Youth Mass

Confirmation Ceremony

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:26:00 GMT

For a copy of the ceremony etiquette & dress code and ceremony information letter distributed at the rehearsal, click here.

Arrival, etc.

6:00 pm	Candidates arrive at church
6:30 pm	Sponsors arrive at church
7:00 pm	Music practice
7:15 pm	Candidates & Sponsors process in
7:30 pm	Mass begins (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours)

Seating

Seats will be reserved for candidates and one of their sponsors.

Readings

Please take the time to review the readings before the ceremony to enrich your experience

First Reading: Ezekiel 36: 24-28
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 4-13
Gospel: Luke 8: 4-10a, 11b-15

Memorizing Responses

These responses occur at the time of anointing, during the Rite of Confirmation Mass.

Sponsors: When you stand in front of the bishop or priest who administers the Sacrament of Confirmation, you need to speak in a normal tone of voice to present your candidate with his or her Confirmation name. That name will be on your candidate's nametag.

Candidates: Candidates must memorize these responses. While tracing a cross on your forehead with the Sacred Chrism oil, the bishop or priest, will say "(Your confirmation name or baptismal name), be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit", you respond with "Amen". The bishop or Priest will continue with "Peace be with you", you respond with "And also with you."

Pictures/Videos

It is more important to pray for who is being anointed at the time of the Rite, than to focus through a camera. The Holy Spirit is invisible; receiving it is a spiritual moment that cannot be truly captured on film. The Rite is not a performance – it is a time of blessing, prayer and worship.
Picture-taking (digital or film) and video recording cannot and should not interfere with the spiritual reverence and respect that the Mass deserves. Picture taking (without flash) must be from one's seat - do not move out of your seat at any time during Mass. Video photography must take place from one’s seat, preferably from a tripod.
You may take as many photos as you like after the ceremony.
For details about cell phones and picture taking, see the information handed out at the rehearsal

Dress Code

Since the Rite of Confirmation is a sacrament that occurs only once in a lifetime, a certain dress code is to be followed by all candidates and all sponsors. Candidates and sponsors must wear proper semi-formal attire similar to clothing for other important life events. Please review what is acceptable dress for both male and female candidates and sponsors listed below. If there is something you are not sure of, please contact the confirmation teachers.

Do not wear your cell phone, bluetooth devices, headphones or mp3 players.

Please use common sense when choosing what to wear. If you'd like to wear the feast color of Confirmation, it is the color white (red).

Males: It is preferred that you wear a suit, or blazer and slacks, with a dress shirt and a tie. Dress shirt hems must tucked in, not hanging out. Ties, dress shirts, coats and slacks of any color are okay. Pants must come to your waist and over your hips. .

Formal ethnic or cultural wear is also proper.
Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals or tennis shoes. Please do not wear saggy pants. Polo shirts, t-shirts, hoodies, and fleece tops should be avoided and absolutely no denim.

Females: It is preferred that you wear a dress. Dresses, skirts, tops, slacks or suits of any color are okay. Shoulders must be covered for sleeveless or spaghetti strap outfits. Tops must completely cover your stomach.

Formal ethnic or cultural wear is also proper.
You need to wear shoes that allow you to walk around safely and comfortably. No flip flops, slippers or tennis shoes. No t-shirts, hoodies, fleece or tank tops, no low cut or midriff outfits. No mini or micro-skirts, no low-rise pants and absolutely no denim.

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Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:05:00 GMT

Stewardship Donation Due

Due to Lent, this is a double-stewardship month (March and April) and please ask your sponsor to match your donation: ($5 of your own money for March + $5 for April) + ($5 from for your sponsor for March + $5 for April) = $20 total.

Last Chance: All Homework Due

All of the homework assignments, including ministry projects, must be turned in by this date.

Download and complete this form for each of the three required Christian Ministry (service) projects.

Fairyland Service Project

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:53:00 GMT

Update: Bring Your Own Bag Lunch

The budget is tight this year. We need the students to bring their own bag lunch. We will provide water and snacks (such as chips or cookies).

Schedule of Events

7:30am	Meet at Union City BART for 19th St, Oakland Station. Fare: $7.40 roundtrip
9:00am	Arrival/Check-in at Children’s Fairyland with all candidates and staff
12:30-1:30pm	Lunch
4:00pm	Cleanup
5:00pm	Departure from Children’s Fairyland to BART
6:00pm	Arrival to Union City BART station
7:00-9:00pm	Reflection Dinner @ St. Anne’s

Things to Bring

Completed permission slip and liability form (if you haven't turned this in already)
BART ticket with $7.40 or more for the round trip
Bag lunch
Tennis shoes
Weather appropriate clothing
Hat/sunglasses
Work gloves
Allergy or other medication (if needed)
Water
Snacks/food
Additional money (if needed)
POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Contact Information

Children’s Fairyland
699 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 452-2259
http://www.fairyland.org

Project Details

The whole confirmation class will converge on Children's Fairyland at Lake Merritt in Oakland on Saturday, March 27 as our large group ministry project.

Children's Fairyland is a city-owned, non-profit run park where children’s literature comes to life through whimsical storybook sets, gentle rides, friendly animals, wonder-filled puppet shows, and inspired live entertainment. This is our third year of volunteering with the park. We will be participating in various beautification and improvement projects throughout the park, including gardening, weeding, digging, painting, among other things.

For details, please review the letter & schedule.

Please complete, sign, and turn in the Fairyland Liability form and St. Anne Volunteer form (aka permission slips) as soon as you can.

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Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:02:00 GMT

Read Chapter 10-Holy Spirit and answer the following question(s):

One of the primary roles of the Holy Spirit is to be our Advocate, the one who stands by our side to help us defend our belief in Jesus. When do you feel challenged to defend your Christian beliefs? When are you tempted to compromise the things you believe in? Ask the Holy Spirit for the wisdom and the courage to defend and live out your beliefs.

Consider one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. How have you already used this gift? How can you continue to grow in making it a part of your life?

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:24:00 GMT

Fairyland Service Project Fundraising Due

Bring the money you have raised for the Fairyland Service Project (about $35-$40 per student). We need the money in order to buy food and materials for our projects.

Fairyland Service Project Forms

Show your parents the letter & schedule we sent home with you at the previous class. Bring back the signed & completed Fairyland Liability form and St. Anne Volunteer form (aka permission slips).

Read Chapters 8-Jesus' Death & 9-Resurrection and answer the following question(s):

Read one of the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ Resurrection (Matthew 26:1-27:66, Mark 14:1-15:47, Luke 22:1-23:56, John 18:1-19:42). What thoughts and feelings do you have? What inspires you?

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Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:29:00 GMT

Read Chapter 22-Social Justice and answer the following question(s):

What problems do you see in your own community that troubles you, as a person who is concerned with social justice?

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Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:14:00 GMT

Read Chapter 27-Respecting Sexuality and answer the following question(s):

How does pornography, whether it is considered soft porn, lore porn, as in some magazines or on the internet exploit and cheapen the gift of sexuality?

Given all that you have read in this chapter about the beauty, integrity, and purpose of sexuality, why would someone choose to be sexually active before they’re ready for marriage?

Snack Schedule

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:37:00 GMT

Snack Schedule for Jeffy & Alfred's Class

Date	Snacks	Drinks
January 24	Jessica & Jasmine
February 14	Janine & Danna	Liana
February 28	JB & CJ	Jan Mark & Maridon
March 14	Dexter & Lauren	Nicole
April 18	Carlos & Lorenzo & Nikki

ConfirmationRetreat

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:23:00 GMT

Retreat Photos

Photos from the retreat are at Flickr and Facebook.

Retreat Info

All candidates should plan to arrive at the Saint Anne's Church parking lot on Friday, December 11 at 4:10 pm. We will check in all the candidates, load the bus, and leave promptly at 4:30 pm.

Parents must pick up their candidates (or make alternate arrangements) at the Mission Springs retreat center in the Santa Cruz mountains on Sunday, December 13. Driving time should be about 1 hour (one-way) but you should plan for more time in case you get lost or in case of rain. Parents are invited to join us for mass at the retreat center at 1:30 pm. The retreat should be concluded around 3:15 pm.

Confirmation Retreat Links & Downloads

List of things to bring (and not bring)
Forms: Code of Conduct & Permission Slip
Mission Springs Christian Retreat Center
- Directions to Mission Springs
- Google Map of Mission Springs

YouthRally

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:06:00 GMT

Click here to view photos from the Youth Rally at St. Bede's on Saturday, November 7, 2009. You may want to try out the slideshow feature.

www.flickr.com

The 2009 High School Catholic Youth Rally “Wii Belong” will be held on Saturday, November 7 at St. Bede Church (26950 Patrick Ave) in Hayward. This year we are pleased to be joined by singer/songwriter/guitarist/storyteller Jesse Manibusan and Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR.
More information

hw20090927

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:33:00 GMT

Pick a Confirmation Sponsor

Work with your parent(s) to pick up to two sponsors.
Remember, your sponsor must be at least 16 years old, a confirmed, practicing Catholic,and not one of your parents.
Your sponsor should also be someone you feel comfortable talking with and local enough that you can meet and talk with her/him.
Meet with or call your prospective sponsor and ask her/him to be your sponsor and make sure she/he can make the four dates indicated on the Calendar:
- Class & Mass on Sunday, October 25, 3:30 to 7:30 pm
- Class on Sunday, February 28, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
- Rehearsal on Sunday, April 25 at 3:00 pm
- Confirmation Ceremony on Friday, April 30th at 7:30 pm
Provide your teachers with the full name(s), phone number, and email address of your confirmation sponsor(s)

Stewardship Donation Due

Fundraising Form & Money Due

Read Chapters 1-Being Catholic & 3-Faith and answer the following question(s):

What attracts you to the Catholic faith? If someone asked, ‘Why are you Catholic?” how would you answer?

One of the elements that the Church teaches is that faith seeks understanding, which means that it is okay to have questions and doubts about God and the Church! What are some things about God and the Catholic Church that you would like to better understand?

Start your BrownBag Projects!!!

Click here for BrownBag project instructions.

Contact

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:43:00 GMT

Youth Minister

Jim Soltau
Saint Anne Youth Ministry
Cabello St & Dyer St
P.O. Box 292
Union City, CA 94587

Map

Phone (510) 471-7766
email jimsoltau@stanneconfirmation.com

Confirmation Teachers

Chris & Iya ^{chrisiya@stanneconfirmation.com}
Emilyn & Noy ^{emilynnoy@stanneconfirmation.com}
Harland & Ernest ^{harlandernest@stanneconfirmation.com}
Jeffy & Alfred ^{jeffyalfred@stanneconfirmation.com}
Jason & Marilyn ^{jasonmarilyn@stanneconfirmation.com}
Rommel & Audrey ^{romaud@stanneconfirmation.com}

Staff

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:07:00 GMT

Jim SoltauJim's greeting. . .

Hi Everyone! My name is Jim Soltau, and I try to coordinate all of this craziness in Youth Ministry, Confirmation and Emmaus Peer Ministry here at St. Anne's! This last August I was lucky enough to celebrate coordinating Youth Ministry for 26 years at St. Anne's. . . that's a long time! But the great part of ministry is that it doesn't stay the same, and every year creates new blessings and opportunities.

With the beginning of the 2009-2010 Confirmation program, all of us - myself and the rest of the Confirmation staff - are here to help and journey with you in this great exploration of our faith.

If there's ever anything I can do or if you have a question to ask. . . please drop in the Youth Ministry Office or give me a call!

Alfred ⇒ Alfred's greeting. . .
Chris ⇒ Chris' greeting. . .
Emilyn ⇒ Emilyn's greeting. . .
Ernest ⇒ Ernest's greeting. . .
Harland ⇒ Harland's greeting. . .
Jason ⇒ Jason's greeting. . .
Jeffrey aka "Jeffy" ⇒ Jeffy's greeting. . .
Maricel aka "Iya" ⇒ Iya's greeting. . .
Marilyn ⇒ Marilyn's greeting. . .
Noy aka "Chris" ⇒ Noy's greeting. . .
Rommel & Audrey ⇒ Rommel & Audrey's greeting. . .

Homework

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:30:00 GMT

All homework assignments must be typed with minimum of 500 words.

Due on September 27, 2009

Pick a Confirmation Sponsor
Work with your parent(s) to pick up to two sponsors.
Remember, your sponsor must be at least 16 years old, a confirmed, practicing Catholic,and not one of your parents.
Your sponsor should also be someone you feel comfortable talking with and local enough that you can meet and talk with her/him.
Meet with or call your prospective sponsor and ask her/him to be your sponsor and make sure she/he can make the four dates indicated on the Calendar:
Class & Mass on Sunday, October 25, 3:30 to 7:30 pm
Class on Sunday, February 28, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Rehearsal on Sunday, April 25 at 3:00 pm
Confirmation Ceremony on Friday, April 30th at 7:30 pm
Provide your teachers with the full name(s), phone number, and email address of your confirmation sponsor(s)
Stewardship Donation Due
Fundraising Form & Money Due
Read Chapters 1-Being Catholic & 3-Faith and answer the following question(s):
What attracts you to the Catholic faith? If someone asked, ‘Why are you Catholic?” how would you answer?

One of the elements that the Church teaches is that faith seeks understanding, which means that it is okay to have questions and doubts about God and the Church! What are some things about God and the Catholic Church that you would like to better understand?
Start your BrownBag Projects!!!
Click here for BrownBag project instructions.

Due on October 11, 2009

Read Chapters 31-Intro to Prayer & 33-Personal Prayer and answer the following question(s):
Where and from whom did you first learn to pray? What did you learn? How do you pray now? When you think about prayer as a relationship, which areas of that relationship need attention?

Many wonderful resources are available to help you in your personal prayer life. Using the computer and the internet, do a search for “Catholic Prayer.” Print out one of the homepages for a Catholic Prayer website. See if there are any available for Catholic Youth Prayer.

Due on October 25, 2009

Stewardship Donation Due
Read Chapters 16-Baptism & 17-Confirmation and answer the following question(s):
Imagine that you have been asked to be a small child’s godparent. Some people write letters to their godchildren that they are to read when they are older, say, before Confirmation. What would you write to your godchild in such a letter?

What does it mean to you to totally belong to Christ?

Youth Rally on November 7, 2009

Click here to view photos from the Youth Rally at St. Bede's on Saturday, November 7, 2009. You may want to try out the slideshow feature.

www.flickr.com

The 2009 High School Catholic Youth Rally “Wii Belong” will be held on Saturday, November 7 at St. Bede Church (26950 Patrick Ave) in Hayward. This year we are pleased to be joined by singer/songwriter/guitarist/storyteller Jesse Manibusan and Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR.
More information
All confirmation students have been registered and are expected to attend.

Permission Slip
Download the permission slip (Word or pdf format), print, complete, and have your parent sign
Bring the completed & signed permission slip with you on Saturday morning, November 7 and turn it in to your teacher.
Meals
Bring your own lunch and drink! There is no where nearby to buy a lunch and you will not be allowed off the grounds to buy one.
Dinner provided (cost included in the registration fee).
Information & Directions
Download the flyer with information and directions
Make your own arrangements to be dropped off at 8:30 am and picked up at 9:00 pm
When you arrive at 8:30 am, find your teacher in front of the gym and check in (turn in your permission slip and receive your name tag)

Due on November 22, 2009

BrownBag Projects Due!!!
Click here for BrownBag project instructions.
Read Chapter 14-Intro to Liturgy and answer the following question(s):
This Chapter introduced a lot of words and phrases you may not be familiar with. How have these words and phrases helped you to better understand liturgy? What do you still have questions about?
Stewardship Donation
Stewardship donation will be due on Sunday, December 13 at the retreat, though we'll gladly accept it on November 22. This is a double-stewardship month (November and December) and please ask your sponsors to match your donation: $5 of your own money for November + $5 for December + $10 matching donation from your sponsor = $20 total.

Due on January 10, 2010

Read Chapter 25-Honoring Family and answer the following question(s):
Think of one political issue that you care about: the environment, poverty, gun control, abortion, domestic violence, the death penalty. How does your faith help to inform your conscience about the issue? How could you become politically involved to make a difference about the issue?

Due on January 24, 2010

Read Chapter 26-Respecting Life and answer the following question(s):

We live in a throwaway and convenience society. We easily dispose of and replace things that are no longer convenient. Do you think this throwaway mentality leads to a lack of respect for human life? Why or why not?

This country has been involved in a war in your lifetime. According to the criteria for a just war, do you think these wars are morally right?

Read Chapter 30-The Moral Life and answer the following question(s):
Reflect on a time when you needed forgiveness from someone. How hard was it to ask for forgiveness? How did you feel about being forgiven or not forgiven? How hard is it for you to extend forgiveness to others?

Due on February 14, 2010

Read Chapter 27-Respecting Sexuality and answer the following question(s):
How does pornography, whether it is considered soft porn, lore porn, as in some magazines or on the internet exploit and cheapen the gift of sexuality?

Given all that you have read in this chapter about the beauty, integrity, and purpose of sexuality, why would someone choose to be sexually active before they’re ready for marriage?

Due on February 28, 2010

Read Chapter 22-Social Justice and answer the following question(s):
What problems do you see in your own community that troubles you, as a person who is concerned with social justice?

Due on March 14, 2010

Fairyland Service Project Fundraising Due
Bring the money you have raised for the Fairyland Service Project (about $35-$40 per student). We need the money in order to buy food and materials for our projects.
Fairyland Service Project Forms
Show your parents the letter & schedule we sent home with you at the previous class. Bring back the signed & completed Fairyland Liability form and St. Anne Volunteer form (aka permission slips).
Read Chapters 8-Jesus' Death & 9-Resurrection and answer the following question(s):
Read one of the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ Resurrection (Matthew 26:1-27:66, Mark 14:1-15:47, Luke 22:1-23:56, John 18:1-19:42). What thoughts and feelings do you have? What inspires you?

Due on April 18, 2010

Stewardship Donation Due
Due to Lent, this is a double-stewardship month (March and April) and please ask your sponsor to match your donation: ($5 of your own money for March + $5 for April) + ($5 from for your sponsor for March + $5 for April) = $20 total.
Last Chance: All Homework Due
All of the homework assignments, including ministry projects, must be turned in by this date.

Download and complete this form for each of the three required Christian Ministry (service) projects.

Downloads

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:55:00 GMT

Registration Information
- Confirmation Candidate Agreement
Calendar
- 2009-2010 Calendar Downloads for print, Outlook, Apple iCal, Google Calendar
- Homework Assignments
YouthRally
- Information Sheet with Directions
- Permission Slip in Word and pdf format
ConfirmationRetreat
- Retreat Photographs
- BrownBag Project
- List of things to bring (and not bring)
- Forms: Code of Conduct & Permission Slip
Youth Reconciliation Service flyer
Service Projects
- Christian Ministry Reflection Sheet - Download and complete this form for each of the three required Christian Ministry (service) projects
- St Anthony Service Project
- Fairyland Service Project
  - Informational Letter
  - Schedule
  - Fairyland Liability form
  - St. Anne Volunteer form (aka permission slip)
Confirmation Ceremony

Calendar Downloads

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:54:00 GMT

Printable Version

Word version: downloadable, printable version

Electronic Version to Subscribe to or Import

webcal://www.stanneconfirmation.com/dl/confirmation.ics
or
http://www.stanneconfirmation.com/dl/confirmation.ics

Apple iCal

Apple iCal can subscribe to the confirmation calendar, so any changes can be automatically reflected in your iCal. Learn to subscribe here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iCal/2.0/en/wr47.html

Google Calendar

Google Calendar can subscribe to the confirmation calendar. Follow the directions at this link: http://www.google.com/support/calendar/bin/answer.py?answer=37100&topic=15281

Outlook 2007

Outlook 2007 can subscribe to the confirmation calendar. Follow the directions at this link: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA101673251033.aspx#2

Outlook 2003

Outlook 2003 can only import, but not subscribe to the confirmation calendar. This will save you the effort of having to manually input the events. To import the calendar, right-click on this link and follow the "Import an iCalendar or vCalendar file into Calendar" directions at this link:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HP030737381033.aspx?pid=CH063566561033

BrownBag

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

It's already time for everyone to get ready for the Confirmation Retreat! It is up to you to make the time an exciting and meaningful one. Therefore, in preparing for December 11-13, 2009, an important retreat activity involves an extensive and complex project on your part.

Read all SIX steps thoroughly. You need to read everything before you begin. Please start on this project immediately. We will not accept incomplete projects. Everyone is required to have a brown bag project for the retreat. Please contact your teachers if you have any questions.

We expect everyone to complete this project, to do it well, and to bring your project with you on the due date of November 22. If we have any concerns, we will provide suggestions for improvement and return it to you with expectations of it being finished without delay.

Supplies Needed

For this project you will need one sturdy, large brown bag, art supplies (markers, pens, glue, scissors, etc.), and other things described in the following steps.

STEP ONE

Spend a significant amount of time thinking about the important events, people and circumstances of your life. Then ask someone you trust and who knows you well, to tell you what and who has influenced you in a significant way. Make a list of twenty (20) important events, people and circumstances in your life. Save this list to put on your brown bag project.

STEP TWO

Make a life line chart that begins with your date of birth and your full name (first - middle - last names). Divide the chart into three sections:

birth to age six
age six to twelve
age twelve to your present age.

Place significant life events on the chart. Place items above the life line that are happy, place things below that are sad. All things listed are significant and are growth points. Include this chart on your brown bag.

STEP THREE

Select one (1) event you are willing to reflect on and share, and write a reflection about that event: What was the situation? Who was involved? What did you learn? How has it helped you? Include this reflection on your brown bag project.

STEP FOUR

Get a large brown bag, cut it down the side and cut off the bottom so that it folds into a large rectangle. Look for personal and family photos that tell your story. Using the originals or copies of these photos, put them on one side of the bag, around your life line chart. In addition, on the same side of the bag, include pictures from magazines or draw symbols or images that you feel express who you are. Fasten your pictures in a way that allows you to fold your brown bag when you are carrying it.

STEP FIVE

On the other side of the bag, attach or draw pictures that indicate what you dream your future will be like. Attach your list of twenty (20) important events, people and circumstances from step one. Attach the reflection paper from step three.

STEP SIX

Look over your brown bag project to be sure you have completed every requirement (brown bag with list of twenty important events/people/circumstances and reflection paper attached).
Bring your project with you to class on November 9. Find a way to carry it safely. We will take your project to the retreat for you.
Be thankful for the time and effort you have taken to prepare.
Ask God for the strength, wisdom and sincerity to share your project on the retreat.

Saint Anne Youth Ministry

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:41:00 GMT

Saint Anne Youth Ministry is open to youth entering the ninth grade, or for those in high school who have not had youth ministry experience previously. Our purpose is to build a community of young people examining issues at the forefront of their minds & lives, to encourage growth socially, provide interaction through community service projects, and faithfully deepen the relationship with
God.

In April all the students are invited to register for the sacrament of Confirmation preparation program, however this is not a requirement of any student. In order to register for Confirmation, you must be registered for and have participated in the Saint Anne Youth Ministry meetings and one Youth Ministry retreat.

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Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:36:00 GMT

Read Chapter 26-Respecting Life and answer the following question(s):

We live in a throwaway and convenience society. We easily dispose of and replace things that are no longer convenient. Do you think this throwaway mentality leads to a lack of respect for human life? Why or why not?

This country has been involved in a war in your lifetime. According to the criteria for a just war, do you think these wars are morally right?

Read Chapter 30-The Moral Life and answer the following question(s):

Reflect on a time when you needed forgiveness from someone. How hard was it to ask for forgiveness? How did you feel about being forgiven or not forgiven? How hard is it for you to extend forgiveness to others?