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Confirmation Prep – CST

Session Overview for Catechists, Monday 1/11/2021

Introduction to the Session (20 minutes) by Ms. Hohner

Gathering, Zoom Etiquette and Attendance Icebreaker (5 minutes)

Opening Prayer (5 minutes)

Catholic Central Video (10 minutes)

Instructions for Breakout Rooms (5 minutes) by Ms. Hohner

CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY & PARTICIPATION: Example given QUICKLY in the large group by Ms. Rachel Hohner

  • Home Scavenger Hunt items (will have 2 minutes to find, 3 minutes to show & share):
    1. something that comes apart and can get put back together, especially with interlocking pieces (jigsaw puzzle, LEGO construction)
    1. Open the video in a browser using the link given. Pause it.
    2. Share your screen in the Breakout Room.  Be sure to check that you optimize for playing a video clip and share your computer sound.
    3. Press the Play button on the video.
  • Scripture passage & discussion questions (will have 15-20 minutes to read in Bible and discuss using voice/chat responses):
    1. Read 
    2. How do the teachings on the “call to family, community & participation” relate to this passage?
    3. In what ways do I follow the teaching about the call to community, family and participation?
  • Prepare to report back: Decide who from group has best Scavenger Hunt sample item to show, and who will explain how it relates to the teaching about Community, Family & Participation 

Breakout Rooms (35 minutes) led by each catechist pair

LIFE & DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON: Breakout Room 1 with Mrs. Monica Hohner & Mrs. Ami Allen

  • Home Scavenger Hunt item (2 minutes to find, 3 minutes to show & share):
    1. something you or your family have had for a really long time (toy from when you were little, baby photo)
    1. Open the video in a browser using the link given.  Pause it.
    2. Share your screen in the Breakout Room.  Be sure to check that you optimize for playing a video clip and share your computer sound.
    3. Press the Play button on the video.
  • Scripture passage & discussion questions (will have 15-20 minutes to read in Bible and discuss using voice/chat responses):
    1. Read 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
    2. How do the teachings on the “life and dignity of the human person” relate to this passage?
    3. In what ways do I follow the teaching about the life and dignity of the human person?
  • Prepare to report back: Decide who from group has best Scavenger Hunt sample item to show, and who will explain how it relates to the teaching on the Life & Dignity of the Human Person

SOLIDARITY: Breakout Room 2 with Ms. Rachel Hohner

  • Home Scavenger Hunt item (2 minutes to find, 3 minutes to show & share):
    1. two things that are different but you use them together (salt and pepper shakers, knife and fork)
    1. Open the video in a browser using the link given. Pause it.
    2. Share your screen in the Breakout Room.  Be sure to check that you optimize for playing a video clip and share your computer sound.
    3. Press the Play button on the video.
  • Scripture passage & discussion questions (will have 15-20 minutes to read in Bible and discuss using voice/chat responses):
    1. Read Luke 10:25-37
    2. How do the teachings on “rights and responsibilities”
      relate to this passage?
    3. In what ways do I follow the teaching about rights and responsibilities?
  • Prepare to report back: Decide who from group has best Scavenger Hunt sample items to show, and who will explain how they relate to the idea of what Solidarity is

CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION: Breakout Room 3 with Mrs. Liz Wannemacher & Mrs. Stella Peters

  • Home Scavenger Hunt item (2 minutes to find, 3 minutes to show & share):
    1. something you use to care for someone or something else (for taking care of a younger sibling, a pet, or even a tech device that needs taking care of)
    1. Open the video in a browser using the link given. Pause it.
    2. Share your screen in the Breakout Room.  Be sure to check that you optimize for playing a video clip and share your computer sound.
    3. Press the Play button on the video.
  • Scripture passage & discussion questions (will have 15-20 minutes to read in Bible and discuss using voice/chat responses):
    1. Read Genesis 1:26-30
    2. How do the teachings on “Care for God’s Creation”
      relate to this passage?
    3. In what ways do I follow the teaching about Care for God’s Creation?
  • Prepare to report back: Decide who from group has best Scavenger Hunt sample item to show, and who will explain how it relates to the idea of what Care for God’s Creation is

OPTION FOR THE POOR & VULNERABLE: Breakout Room 4 with Mrs. Roine Dryer-Michaels & Mr. Scott Michaels

  • Home Scavenger Hunt item (2 minutes to find, 3 minutes to show & share):
    1. something you think could be of use to a person who is homeless (blanket, socks, ready-to-eat food)
    1. Open the video in a browser using the link given. Pause it.
    2. Share your screen in the Breakout Room.  Be sure to check that you optimize for playing a video clip and share your computer sound.
    3. Press the Play button on the video.
  • Scripture passage & discussion questions (will have 15-20 minutes to read in Bible and discuss using voice/chat responses):
    1. Read James 2:1-4
    2. How do the teachings on the “Option for the Poor and Vulnerable” relate to this passage?
    3. In what ways do I follow the teaching about the Option for the Poor and Vulnerable?
  • Prepare to report back: Decide who from group has best Scavenger Hunt sample item to show, and who will explain how it relates to the idea of what the Option for the Poor & Vulnerable is

RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Breakout Room 5 with Ms. Regina Rizzo & Mr. Michael Timble

  • Home Scavenger Hunt item (2 minutes to find, 3 minutes to show & share):
    1. something that represents a chore you do around your home (broom for sweeping, dishtowel for drying dishes, etc.)
    1. Open the video in a browser using the link given. Pause it.
    2. Share your screen in the Breakout Room.  Be sure to check that you optimize for playing a video clip and share your computer sound.
    3. Press the Play button on the video.
  • Scripture passage & discussion questions (will have 15-20 minutes to read in Bible and discuss using voice/chat responses):
    1. Read Jeremiah 22:13-17
    2. How do the teachings on “rights and responsibilities”
      relate to this passage?
    3. In what ways do I follow the teaching about rights and responsibilities?
  • Prepare to report back: Decide who from group has best Scavenger Hunt sample item to show, and who will explain how it relates to the idea of what Rights and Responsibilities are

Return to main Room (60 second countdown as warning)

Drawing Conclusions (15 minutes)

Group representatives report back (10 minutes, or 2 minutes for each group)

Homework Assignments & Closing Prayer (5 minutes)

  • Textbook, read pages 9 and 101
  • Get your 5 service hours documented!
  • Have your parents sign up for the next Materials Pick-up
  • Closing Prayer

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