GRADE 8: Fall-Winter Session
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"Chosen" by Ascension Press
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Move Mike Videos to Grade 8 Summer Page to make Fall-Winter part 1
We also use the LIFE TEEN program for resourcesEighth Grade focuses on the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. This is a time to look at what it means to be baptized in Christ. Through our program this year we hope your young person will recognize and identify what has, already, been taught in the home and in faith formation and be ready to move into a new level of faith.
Studies have shown this year can be crucial in helping our young people hold on to, and keep, their Catholic Christian identity close to heart. Within a contemporary culture there are many things that tug at young people in many directions. Our faith is always here to help us as we make the choices we face. When a young person has a strong identity with their faith, it helps them to make the right choices. These right choices make for a healthier, happier and holier teen and will stay with them throughout their teenage years and into adulthood.
In addition to our on-line program and small group study preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation students are asked to attend a retreat.
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January 24 and 31
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Session 8: Power of the Holy Spirit
SEGMENT 1: THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
You are chosen! God wants you and asks you to share his love with the world, and he gives you everything you need in order to properly proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. This session shows the power of the Holy Spirit as the essential equipment to share the joy of your faith.
SEGMENT 3: WHAT HAPPENS AT CONFIRMATION?
Get ready to receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit, which allows you to be the light of Christ in the world. This session explains exactly what happens in the sacrament of confirmation and gives you the hope to stir the earth into flame by your witness as a mature Christian.
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January 10 and 17
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Session 7: Fruits of the Spirit
SEGMENT 3: THE 12 FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
What does Christ look like in you? This session discusses the twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit, which characterize the persona of a Christian saint. And no matter the mess in your life, God wants to create a savory masterpiece that is both sweet and beautiful.
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December 13 and 20
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Session 6: Gifts of the Holy Spirit
SEGMENT 1: GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (PART 1)
Open your arms to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This session explores the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Holy Trinity, and the free gifts he wants to shower into your soul. As you go through each gift of the Holy Spirit, you realize just how spoiled you are with blessings to become a saint!
SEGMENT 2: GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (PART 2)
Continue going through the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, as you look at the last three of these heavenly helping hands in this session. You see, more and more, just how much God wants to perfect you with his love on your own unique adventure toward personal holiness.
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November 29 and December 6
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Session 5: Who is the Holy Spirit?
SEGMENT 1: SYMBOLS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Come, Holy Spirit! This session speaks about the spirit of God and the symbols often associated with the third person of the Blessed Trinity. Without the Spirit in your life, your soul is empty. You see that the Holy Spirit is your pipeline into the very mystery of God himself!
SEGMENT 2: OUR GUIDE AND MAP
The longest distance for any individual is the journey between the head and the heart. But all things are possible with the power of God. This session explains how the Spirit acts as your teacher and guide for the roadmap of life. The surest way to enter into deeper communion with God is to call upon the Holy Spirit.
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November 15 and 22
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Session 4: Sacraments of Initiation
SEGMENT 2: WHAT IS BAPTISM?
Water is the lifeblood of the world. This session singles out the importance of baptism, and shows how this loaded sacrament is the necessary first step to enter into the kingdom of God. Everyone loves babies and baptisms, but the indelible mark of God's life on that person's soul is the most exciting part of this Christian ritual!
SEGMENT 3: THE SYMBOLS OF BAPTISM
This session encourages you to look at baptism through the eyes of faith, where you see that this sacred ceremony invites the Trinity to dwell forever in the soul of that individual. On a human level, there is happiness! But in the heavenly realm, there is celebration beyond your wildest imagination.
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November 1 and 8
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Session 3: Living the Mission of Jesus
SEGMENT 1: WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?
Get ready to know Christ in this session, during which you learn that there are only three possible options to answer the historical figure, known as Jesus of Nazareth. Catholicism shows that the result of these options have a profound impact in your life.
SEGMENT 2: EVIDENCE FOR JESUSEncountering the risen Jesus gives all the evidence that Christians need to know that Christ is the Messiah. This session gives you the reasoning for why the only plausible title for Jesus is the Lord.
SEGMENT 3: WHY DID JESUS COME TO US?
Find out why Jesus came to earth in this session, which outlines the four answers to this question found in the Catechism. You see the limitless value of God's love for you and how far he is willing to go to reconcile this relationship to its fullness.
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October 18 and 25
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Session 2: How do I know God is Real?
SEGMENT 1: EVIDENCE OF GOD
God exists. This session explores the explanation for the existence of God, but also gives deeper dimensions to the actuality of God. In other words, God wants you to know not only that he exists, but that he wants to reveal everything about himself to you in Jesus Christ.
SEGMENT 2: SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION
God has a dream for you. To find the greatness that God wants your life to be, look to Sacred Scripture and Tradition. This session explores the Church established by Jesus Christ, the legacy of the written and spoken word of God, and the incredible impact it can have on your life.
SEGMENT 3: OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Faith is a gift from God, but this eternal offering demands a response. In this entertaining session on the importance of faith, you see the absolute necessity of trust in your life of faith. You are encouraged to make the leap of faith, so that you can have life and have it to the full!
Session 2 Plan Session 2 Worksheet
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October 4 and 11
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Session 1: Why Confirmation?
SEGMENT 1 - WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
There are many questions that burn in the hearts of all those who deeply desire fulfillment for their lives. In this opening segment of "Chosen," the question becomes personal: What are you looking for?
SEGMENT 2 - BEGINNING THE JOURNEY
A lot of people have many different answers to the same question. This session ties all these answers together into a single thread for beginning the journey of faith. Wherever you are along this road, you are not alone. You are chosen!
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October 4
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October 11
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