Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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Posted: July 25 2013 at 11:26am | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
Well I asked because our parish does follow the Novus Ordo but I know the Bishop included the slap in Confirmation at least for my oldest when she was confirmed about 5 yrs ago.

And when I checked with my kids.. the one 2 yrs ago did not and the two who just recieved Confirmation this spring the Bishop did a light touch (the girls wouldn't even call it a light slap )

Ummm that's 3 different Bishops.. the one 2 yrs ago was with a temporary replacement until we got our new Bishop.



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Posted: July 25 2013 at 6:18pm | IP Logged Quote Erin
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Thanks for answering Now I know that book is not for us

Regards your Preparation for Confirmation siggestion I note it is based on the Baltimore Catechism. As I already have the BC would that cover the same material?

Very intriged by any The Solider of Christ as it is written by Mother Mary Loyola. Would 12 and 9 year olds understand it?

Oh and I bough a new book on a recommendation elsewhere, A Confirmation Reader Retreat by Janet McKenzie.

If it is of help to anyone I recently wrote all of our To Know, Understand goals for Confirmation. Really helped my mind have clarity and direction.

Our Bishop, like Jodie's does a light touch. I do believe it is meant to symbolise the same thing though.

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Posted: July 25 2013 at 6:34pm | IP Logged Quote MarilynW
Erin - we really enjoyed Called to Knighthood: the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Kingdom Family of God

Also the Tim Staples cd Teen Apologetics.

My twins were confirmed earlier this year - the preparation and the day were very meaningful for them.

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Posted: July 25 2013 at 7:23pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
Our Bishop does a light touch, too. It isn't a hard slap - it is more to signify than anything else. I really like the symbolism and it is a key part of preparation here. In our area the Bishop does not offer the strike on the cheek anywhere but our parish, so I'm finding it interesting that both you and Jodie are familiar with it. I think that's great! It's a wonderful and very meaningful part of Confirmation I think!

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Regards your Preparation for Confirmation siggestion I note it is based on the Baltimore Catechism. As I already have the BC would that cover the same material?

Yes, it is based on the Baltimore Catechism. It does offer a little bit more explanation in a few areas, and pulls out the Baltimore Catechism questions that are specific to Confirmation. It also details the Rite of Confirmation and I like the preparatory prayers. It's a very small booklet.

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Very intriged by any The Solider of Christ as it is written by Mother Mary Loyola. Would 12 and 9 year olds understand it?

I don't know - I've never used it with a 9yo. A 12 yo would understand it. Mother Loyola's writing is meaty though - even for a 12yo, so a very slow reading and discussion would be in order. It would be best as a read aloud.

Mother Loyola sets the tone of the book making use of a military model and the idea of chivalry and knighthood - the first chapter is entitled "knighthood." It definitely appeals to boys, but is still entirely appropriate for girls, too! There is no white-washing or delicate details in this book - it is intended to portray as virtuous and noble those that came before us and left this world as martyrs for the faith. Their courage is underscored. The book's intention is to strengthen and equip with spiritual weaponry. So...you will not find it flowery or sentimental.

I think in terms of appropriateness for a 9yo -- that would be a judgment call based on the child's sensitivity levels. If I were preparing a 9yo for Confirmation I would definitely want this included at some point - whether read aloud slowly and discussed...or saved for a couple of years. It is an excellent book!

The chapters in the book:

PART THE FIRST

Knighthood
The First Crusaders
Leaders
The True Leader
The Proclamation
The True Soldier
The King's Own
A Black Banner
The Standard of the King
Our Kit
The Armoury
Reconnoitring
Sharpshooting
The Battlefield
Under Fire
Calling Out the Reserves

PART THE SECOND

Obedience
Drill
Marching
Comradeship

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Hope this helps in considering the book.

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