Confirmation Calendar 2007-2008

Session 6 – Sanctified by the Spirit

Outline

I.                     Opening Prayer

II.                   Review Session 5

a.      What does it mean to be anointed?

b.      How have you tried to be a disciple?

III.                  What does it mean to be sanctified? (Pairs)

a.      Identify qualities of a holy person.

b.      Identify people who are holy.

c.      What makes these people holy?

IV.                The Beatitudes

a.      Scripture Resource – Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5:1-12)

b.      Dissecting the Beatitudes (pairs)

                                                               i.      Define the assigned beatitude (guiding questions provided on index cards)

                                                             ii.      Give a modern example of someone who fits the definition and explain the “reward”

V.                  Closing Prayer

For the Trip Home

Suggested questions to prompt discussion about the session

• What did you learn about the Beatitudes?

• Do you have a favorite Beatitude?

• What does it mean to be holy?

• Who do you know who you consider holy?

In Between

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

• Review Chapter 6, do the activities in the chapter, and discuss.

• Spend a day making a conscious effort to be holy.

• Write one of your reflections about what you need to change to be holy.