Grade 10 – Curriculum

Chapter 1 – Confirmed in the Spirit

Faith Focus – The Spirit sent by Jesus comes to us at Baptism and Confirmation and empowers us to live the Christian life.

· Become aware of who the Holy Spirit is and what the Spirit does

· Understand that the Spirit dwells in them and empowers them to grow in holiness

· Grow in the desire to be renewed by the Spirit in Confirmation

Chapter 2 – Confirmed in Discipleship

Faith Focus – Through the sacrament of initiation we become members of the Church who continue the mission of Christ.

· Know the significance of Pentecost and the characteristics of the Church

· Understand the importance and interrelatedness of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist

· Explain the symbols used in Confirmation

· Resolve to prepare well for Confirmation and choose sponsors who can best help them grow in faith

Chapter 3 – Confirmed in Faith

Faith Focus – The Spirit enables us to believe the truths taught by Jesus and his Church that are contained in the creeds.

· Understand what it means to have faith in Jesus and desire to increase that faith

· Know the main truths the Catholic Church teaches

· See how faith shapes their lives

Chapter 4 – Confirmed in Love

Faith Focus – Christians called to love as Jesus loved, have the Beatitudes and works of mercy as guidelines.

· Review the Ten Commandments

· Understand what living the Beatitudes and works of mercy entail

· Decide to put on the mind of Christ by living a life of love

Chapter 5 – Confirmed in Holiness

Faith Focus – The gifts of the Spirit help us to be the people God calls us to be.

· Name and define the theological and cardinal moral virtues

· Identify and explain the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit

· Know what the charismatic gifts are

· Grow in their desire to become witnesses to Christ by being open to the Spirit

Chapter 6 – Confirmed in the Church

Faith Focus – The Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation increase the love and unity of the Church

· Know that the Eucharist unites Church members with Christ and one another

· Review how to participate in the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation

· Desire to participate regularly in the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Chapter 7 – Confirmed in Grace

Faith Focus – In Confirmation the Spirit empowers us to live God’s life more fully, witness to our faith and Christ more courageously.

· Know the order of the parts of the Rite of Confirmation

· Desire to grow spiritually through the reception of Confirmation

· Be determined to take on Christ’s likeness

· Plan some parts of the eucharistic celebration for their confirmation

Faith Focus – The fruits of the Spirit are enjoyed by those who cooperate with the Spirit’s gifts.

· Realize that Confirmation is the beginning of a life of deeper faith and more courageous witness to Christ

· Understand that the presence of the Spirit is shown by the fruits of the Spirit

· Be able to discern the signs of the Spirit

· Make a plan for their spiritual growth