Purpose
“When we receive him in our hearts, Christ makes himself present and takes shape in our lives.”
Pope Francis
Purpose is Christ the King Catholic Parish's preparation program for the sacrament of Confirmation.
Our program strives to foster growth in understanding of the sacraments, meaningful interactions within our families and with others on our faith journey, and life-long intentional discipleship
Sacrament of Confirmation
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Christ the King Church
12:00 pm
Sponsor's Space
Hi, Sponsors and Candidates? Here are the activities for you to do together!
1. Below this paragraph, you will find a link to a document that describes some of the symbols used to depict the Holy Spirit. Talk through them together and both you and your sponsor write a short paragraph about which one speaks to you the most, and why. Then discuss together a time when you have felt the Holy Spirit actively present in your life.
2. Your second activity is to write down the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and discuss together how each of them helps us live a more moral life so we can strengthen our relationship with God.
3. Read the attached Gospel reading for Ash Wednesday together and write down one thing that made an impression on you. Talk together about one way that you are going to pray more during Lent, one thing that keeps you at a distance from God that you are going to make the effort to fast from, and one way that you will give more to those who are in need of charity and assistance in your life during this impactful Church season.
Get to know us
Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates and their journey to this important sacrament in their life. Visit here to get to know them and the amazing things they are doing as they encounter God’s love for them during their preparation.
To do list
Week of December 1. 2024
- A gentle reminder that our next Purpose session is on April 6th, 2025 immediately after 12:00 noon Mass until 3:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
- Our Teen Lenten Night of Worship with Eucharistic Adoration is on Sunday, March 30th from 6:30-7:30 pm. ALL high school discipleship teens and Confirmation candidates and their families are welcome!
Sign-up genius links: Please see below for sign ups to volunteer for activities during the year
Lessons
September Purpose lesson summary
Our kickoff session was a beautiful gathering with more than a hundred people in attendance with the shared mission of supporting our Confirmation candidates here at Christ the King this year.
We talked about how our Confirmation preparation will be structured and learned our first ‘golden ticket’ items (my method to highlight important concepts our children will be focusing on). I encourage you to work with your child on ways that these golden tickets can be incorporated into their life.
1. What does being a DISCIPLE mean?
Praying,
Obeying the laws of God,
Witnessing your faith to others,
and Serving others
2. What are the Sacraments of Initiation?
Baptism
First Eucharist
Confirmation
3. What is Sanctifying grace?
The grace that comes through the sacraments
October Purpose lesson summary
Our October Purpose session was a dynamic encounter with our candidates and volunteers doing group activities and getting to know each other better as we learned about this week’s golden tickets:
THE THREE PERSONS OF THE TRINITY
- Father
- Son
- Holy Spirit
THE CHURCH AS A SACRAMENT OF SALVATION
- Sign of our communion with God
- Instrument of our communion with God
- Means by which God gives us grace
THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS
- Christ unites all members of the Church on earth, the souls in purgatory, and the saints in heaven to Himself and all to one another
Our Bible Adventure included finding verses in the Bible referring to the persons of the Trinity which led nicely into the beginning of our discussion about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. We have now talked about Wisdom and Counsel and discussed in our groups how we encounter them in our lives. How beautiful it is to see the concepts we are learning brought to life through our candidates’ reflections and experiences!
Our November Purpose session was a fun morning of learning, listening, and fellowship! Our candidates and volunteers did a review game and then jumped into group activities as they continued to develop friendships and learned about this week’s golden tickets.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A SACRAMENT
- Matter
- Form
- Minister
EFFECTS OF HOLY EUCHARIST
- Strengthens our union with Christ
- Increases our ability to love
- Forgives our venial sins
- Unites us to fellow Catholics
EFFECTS OF BAPTISM
- Cleanses us of all sin
- Makes us part of the Church
- Infuses us with theological and moral virtues
- Gives us sanctifying grace
Our Bible Adventure included finding verses in the Bible referring to Baptism and Eucharist. This was followed with a moving presentation of the parts of the Mass, including the Introductory Rite and the Liturgy of the Word. We then moved into a discussion on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and talked within our groups about how we encounter them in our lives. The Holy Spirit continues to move our candidates and help us all grow in faith and friendship as we continue our journey together.
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Spiritual Works of Mercy: Comforting the sorrowful
During the month of November, we remember those who have gone before us. Be open to listening and comforting those who are dealing with grief over the loss of a loved one. Even if we don’t always know what to say, being present to someone who is grieving can make a big difference.
- Try to listen more intentionally to those going through a tough time
- Offer to make a meal for a friend who is facing a difficult time
- Send a card to someone who is going through a tough time.
- A few moments taken out of your day may make a lifetime of difference to someone who needs love and encouragement
Our December Purpose session was a really nice opportunity to touch base on various parts of our preparation for Confirmation. As we looked deeper into the sacraments of initiation, we tied together everything we have learned so far in the context of this upcoming sacrament. It was a wonderful day together as the candidates continued to develop connections within our new family of faith.
WHAT UNIFIES ALL THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION?
- They give LIFE
ELEMENTS OF CONFIRMATION
- Matter: Chrism, laying on of hands
- Form: “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”
- Minister: Bishop
EFFECTS OF BAPTISM
- Perfects baptismal grace
- Seals us with the mark of the Holy Spirit
- Gives us special graces to defend and witness to our faith
- Infuses the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit
- Perfects our bond with the Church
Our Bible Adventure included finding verses in the Bible referring to Confirmation from Acts of the Apostles, and letters to the Romans and Ephesians. This was followed with a complete review of everything we have learned so far, review of the parts of the Mass, and a specific focus on the LIturgy of the Eucharist. We reviewed the gifts of the Holy Spirit and talked within our groups about how we encounter them in our lives. The Holy Spirit continues to help us grow in faith and friendship as we continue our journey together.
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Jen Badoni, jbadoni@cktoledo.org
Our next Purpose session is on April 6, 2025, immediately following 12:00 noon Mass until 3:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Links to important items from past emails will be posted here.
For more information contact Jen Badoni, Youth Evangelization Coordinator (419) 475-4348 Ext. 112 or email: