Confirmation Calendar 2007-2008

Session 3 – The Holy Spirit

Outline

I.                     Opening Prayer – God’s Wisdom

II.                   Titles for the Holy Spirit

a.      Pick a title (book p. 31) and review the scripture reference (pairs)

b.      Present what you learned to the Group

                                                               i.      Why did you pick that title?

                                                             ii.      What’s that title mean?

                                                            iii.      How did the scripture help you understand that title?

III.                  Discussion about Grace

a.      Create a prayer to the Holy Spirit (pairs)

b.      “From – To” Activity – What would change if the Holy Spirit answered your prayer? (pairs)

c.      Present your ideas to the Group.

d.      Why do we call the movement “From – To” Grace?

IV.                Closing Prayer

For the Trip Home

Suggested questions to prompt discussion about the session

• What is Grace?

• How can the Holy Spirit change a situation?

• How do you feel the presence of the Holy Spirit?

In Between

Suggested Activities for parents, sponsors, and mentors to do before the next session

• Review Chapter 3, do the activities in the chapter, and discuss.

• Have lunch with your sponsor/mentor.

• Create a symbol of the Trinity and consider presenting it to your FIRE group.  (Example:  The Trinity is like a rose bush.  The roots and stems are God.  The flowers are Jesus.  The aroma is the Holy Spirit.)

• Find someone in need in your community and do something nice for him/her.