Confirmation Calendar 2007-2008

Session 4 – Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Outline

I.                     Opening Prayer – Empowered by the Spirit

II.                   What is a gift?

a.      Gifts of the Holy Spirit

b.      Our definition and a real life example

c.      Define two gifts and discuss real life examples of using those gifts (pairs)

d.      Share your gift discussion with the Group.

III.                  Closing Prayer

For the Trip Home

Suggested questions to prompt discussion about the session

• What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

• How can you use the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

• Did any one in the group inspire you with how they used the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

In Between

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

• Review Chapter 4, do the activities in the chapter, and discuss.

• Find a service project to do with your parent, mentor or sponsor.

• Ask your sponsor, parent, or mentor to discuss how he/she used the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

• Deliver a presentation to your FIRE group about how you’ve used a gift of the Holy Spirit.  (coordinate with your FIRE facilitator)

• Get your Baptismal certificate.