THINK-PAIR-SHAREWho are examples of courageous people? Why do you think they are courageous?Based on what you have shared, what do we really mean by the word “courageous?”

Courage is a great gift given to everyone.

Courage is being able to stand up for what

you believe in, even if you are being

“persecuted” or “attacked” by others for

it.

Richie Fernando, a young Jesuit is an example of a

person who stood up for what he believed in. He

was courageous.

Greater Love:the Life of Richie Fernando, SJRunning time: 30 min

Source: Jescomhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leieHTWlon0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joTiQMRom7Yhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dasw0ucvn_Mhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMf4BAXJKCk

What did you hear or see (image, word, scenes, events) in the video that is most striking to you?

What do you think made Richie Fernando sacrifice his life for others?

Discussion

Do you think it takes courage to be a Christian today? Why or why not?

If you were in his place, what would you have done?

Discussion

Richie Fernando is a great example of person who has

answered the call of Jesus to become

His true witnesses. Like him, everyone of us is also called

to live as true Christian witnesses.

Our world today gives us great challenges and even opportunities to be able to show

that we are true witnesses. But, sometimes we struggle and we fail to do

this. This is the reason why we are sent a Guide and Helper who enables us to win

over struggles and failures.

Review about the Holy Spirit:

Think-Pair-Share.What can you remember about your lessons on the

Holy Spirit?How have I experience the Holy Spirit in my life?

The Promise of the Holy Spirit

God knew that it is not easy to be a

Christian. So, Jesus promised his apostles a great Helper.

The Promise of the Holy Spirit

Jn 14:16, “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you always. On the Pentecost

Sunday, the Holy Spirit came.

How did the Holy Spirit help the apostles?

How did the Holy Spirit help the apostles?

• They became courageous, eloquent and zealous in proclaiming the Good News to everyone. • The apostles felt the power of the Holy Spirit over them because they were able to speak in different languages and to go out bravely to preach.

What do we receive in the Sacrament of Confirmation?

During Confirmation, we receive the sign or seal of the Holy Spirit. This

sign in not a visible mark. However, this seal marks us as witnesses of

Christ.

made brave and zealous witnesses

of Christ.

Pentecost

Apostles

sealed with gift of the Holy Spirit.

Catholic Christians

Confirmation

Before we proceed:

Why do we say that Confirmation is our personal Pentecost?

Why is it important to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?

“The Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of the baptismal grace. Through Confirmation, the baptized is bound to the Church and is enriched with the strength of the Holy Spirit.” (CFC 1285)

What happens to the person receiving Confirmation?

Therefore, Confirmation actually does two things in us:

We become closer with the Church.We are strengthened and

empowered by the Holy Spirit to actively spread the faith. (CFC 1626)

Our confirmation transforms us to become zealous

witnesses to Jesus. As young as now, you can already

become a witness to Jesus.

How can I become a good witness to

Jesus?

We Respond

What is the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Why is Confirmation a sign of the Holy Spirit?

Why do we need to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?

What happens to us when we receive Confirmation?

BIG QUESTIONS

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Llarenas, Milagros. CLE 5 Workbook. Xavier School.

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