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“Fruits of the Spirit”

Session Overview for Catechists
Catechist Summary * Slides

  • Track A: Monday 1/5/2026, 6:45-8:30 p.m, in Mission Hall at the Parish Center
  • Track B: Wednesday 1/7/2026 and Thursday 1/8/2026 in 8th Grade Religion class

Gathering Icebreaker (5 min.)

Describe what you like about a kind of fruit.

Vote on Readings for Confirmation Mass (15 min.)

Read aloud at your table the Readings A, B, C (First Reading) and D, E, F (Second Reading) and use the ballot to vote.  Valid votes must include a reason for choosing the Reading which is not related to its length.   

Opening Prayer (5 min.)

Litany of Trust

From the belief that I have to earn Your love, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From the fear that I am unlovable, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From the false security that I have what it takes, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From the fear that trusting you will leave me more destitute, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From all suspicion of your words and promises, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From the rebellion against childlike dependency on You, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From refusals and reluctances in accepting Your will, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From anxiety about the future, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From resentment or excessive preoccupation with the past, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From restless self-seeking in the present moment, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From disbelief in Your love and presence, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being asked to give more than I have, ​Deliver me, Jesus.​
From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From the fear of what love demands, Deliver me, Jesus.​
From discouragement, Deliver me, Jesus.​

That You are continually holding me, sustaining me, loving me, ​Jesus, I trust in You.​
That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings and transforms me, Jesus, I trust in You.​
That not knowing what tomorrow brings is an invitation to lean on You, Jesus, I trust in You.​
That You are with me in my suffering, Jesus, I trust in You.​
That my suffering, united to Your own, will bear fruit in this ​life and the next, Jesus, I trust in You.
That You will not leave me orphan, that You are present ​in Your Church, Jesus, I trust in You.​
That Your plan is better than anything else, Jesus, I trust in You.​
That You always hear me and in Your goodness always respond ​to me, Jesus, I trust in You.​
That You give me the grace to accept forgiveness and to forgive others, Jesus, I trust in You.​
That You give me all the strength I need for what is asked, ​Jesus, I trust in You.​
That my life is a gift, Jesus, I trust in You.​
That You will teach me to trust You, Jesus, I trust in You.​
That You are my Lord and my God, Jesus, I trust in You.​
That I am Your beloved one, Jesus, I trust in You. ​
Amen.​​

Intro to the Fruits of the Spirit (20 min)

See slides presented by Ms. Hohner (or Mr. Rosales or Mr. Howell in Religion during the week).

LOVE (CHARITY)
in selfless service to others

JOY
which lasts through any trials

PEACE
serenity due to deep trust in God​

PATIENCE
love which endures all setbacks

KINDNESS
Selfless acts of compassion

GOODNESS
loving all people without exception

FAITHFULNESS
loyalty in your commitments to God & to others

GENTLENESS
strength that is kept in check by love for others

SELF-CONTROL
ability to stay in charge of your own emotions, desires, words and actions

MODESTY
moderation in the ways that you talk & act

CHASTITY
being faithful to your physical sexuality and your spiritual dignity

GENEROSITY
willingness to give, even at a cost to your own​ needs or wants

Breakout Session: Fruits Exploration (25-45 min)

At your table, choose and discuss at least 3-4 Fruits of the Spirit using saint stories, real-life examples, & discussion question from the Fruits handout.

Write prayer together using the “prayer parts”-worksheet and/or spontaneous prayer tip sheet available to each group.

Prayer Ritual (10-15 min)

Each breakout group shares leads the class in praying the prayers they wrote.

Closing & Dismissal (5 min)

HOMEWORK

  • Do textbook pages 76-80 and journal pages 75-76

REMINDERS

  • Next 2 class sessions are both together with all students!
    • Tracks A & B: Monday, January 12 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Mission Hall at the Parish Center
    • NO class the week of Monday, January 19 (MLK Holiday)
    • Tracks A & B: Monday, January 26 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Mission Hall at the Parish Center
  • Interviews with parish leaders may begin next week! Online sign-up coming soon.
    • Track A Religious Ed chooses Pastor Father Jason, Principal Mr. Houlihan or Principal Mrs. Pacholski
    • Track B St Matthias School chooses Pastor Father Jason, Coordinator Ms. Hohner, or Principal Mr. Houlihan
    • Track B Queen of Angels School chooses Pastor Father Jason, Coordinayor Ms. Hohner, or Principal Mrs. Pacholski
  • Sign up for service opportunities via SignUpGenius links in recent emails
    • Outing to St. Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Soup Kitchen, options Wednesdays 1/7, 1/21 and 2/4
  • Retreat 2 with Reconciliation on Friday, January 30 at our St. Matthias site
    • Candidates (students) 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with dinner
    • Parents and Sponsors arrive at 6:30 p.m. to share in Dinner and Reconciliation
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