Catholic Kermit

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION (Sept 2009 – May 2010) — I’m a catechist at St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Southwest Ranches, FL along with co-catechist Jose (a former seminarian, like me) from Colombia.  We have about 24 teens and they’re a blessing to work with.  Respectful, curious, attentive, responsive and serious about their discernment & preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation on May 15, 2010.

(day 9 — Nov 17)  Grace + Sin + Journaling
(day 8 — Nov 10)  St Ignatius + Prayer + BAPTiSM + ARRR
(day 7 — Nov 3)  Chapter 3 + Old Testament + CCC
(day 6 — Oct 27)  Confirmation Commitment Mass (with pastor Fr Whyte)
(day 5 — Oct 20)  Help with Reconciliation Catechesis (with Fr Chris Bartos)
(day 4 — Oct 13)  Faith + Vocations + St Teresa of Avila
(day 3 — Oct 6)  Chapter 1 + God Positions + St Francis
(day 2 — Sept 29)  “Pop Quiz” + Christians + Saint Projects
(day 1 — Sept 22)  Parent Orientation

7th GRADE PRE-CONFIRMATION (Sept 2009 – May 2010) — I’m also a catechist at my home parish of St Bernadette Catholic Church in Hollywood, FL along with catechist aide Donnie.  We have 20 kids and they’re a variety of blessings as diverse as their personalities.  An awesome bunch!  Lots of energy, curiosity, insightfulness and participation.  This is their first year in a 2 year Confirmation program.
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(day 17 — Feb 7)  God the Son (chapter 5)
(day 16 — Jan 31)  God the Father (chapter 4)

(day 10 — Nov 22)  Parent child Jeopardy + Angelus + B.A.P.T.i.S.M. prayer types
(day 9 — Nov 15)  Review ALL previous classes
(day 8 — Nov 8)  Jeopardy Questions + Heaven + Hell + Purgatory
(day 7 — Nov 1)  Like Jesus + Holy + All Saints
(day 6 — Oct 25)  Incarnation + Chapter 1 + God Proofs
(day 5 — Oct 18)  Hats + 3 Birthdays + Vocations
(day 4 — Oct 11)  Prayer Quiz + Lies + Prayerful Heart
(day 3 — Oct 4)  Prayer Share + A.R.R.R.
(day 2 — Sept 27)  P.R.A.Y.S. + Angels + Yom Kippur
(day 1 — Sept 20)  4 Winds Blow + Doxology + Sweet Spots

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION (Sept 2008 – May 2009) — in my second year in seminary at SJVCS, I was a catechist at St Timothy Catholic Church in Miami, FL with co-catechist Michelle.  We had about 15 kids that were confirmed in May 2009.  An awesome bunch of kids.

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7th GRADE PRE-CONFIRMATION (Sept 1991 – May 2007) — I began as a catechist at my home parish of St Bernadette Catholic Church in Hollywood, FL after my own Confirmation there. I worked with the 7th grade pre-Confirmation program for most of that time as well as working with the youth group of the parish, named the F.I.R.E. (Friends In Righteous Experience) Youth Group.

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CATECHIST  links:

Catholic Catechist.org (free & paid catechist resources) — a great website with lots of free resources and even better ideas and handouts for subscribers. (4 stars!)

Catechist’s Journey (personal blog about an 8th grade catechist) — Joe has been in ministry for 30+ years and shares his journey and resources.  Great site!

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