Monthly Reflection Question

Confirmation Program, 2011-2012

Instructions:  Each reflection should be one page, typed, Times New Roman, 12pt font, double-spaced and is due at the next class.  Please hand it in to your Adult Facilitator.  Margaret will read each one and expects the writing to be well-done.  If you have not handed in assignments from earlier months, e-mail them to Margaret ASAP at youthminister@blessedsacrament.org.

January Question due February 12, 2012

Reflection question from January 8th class on the topic: How To Use The Bible

Question: Think about a movie, person, or book that has been a positive influence on how you live. What qualities does this movie/person/book have that affected you so positively? Where do you see these qualities in the Bible? Describe a concrete way (or ways) you could realistically make use of the Bible. How will using the Bible in this way help you to better live out your faith?

December Question due January 8th, 2012

Reflection question from December 11th class on the topic: Moral Decision Making

Question: Describe a character in a book or a movie who listened to their conscience when making a decision. Was it hard for him/her to make that decision?  Think of a time when you knew something was wrong but you did it anyhow. Why did you do it? How did you feel afterwards? If you could go back in time, what would you change about your behavior?

November Question due December 11

Reflection question from November 20th class on the topic: Vocations and a life of service

Question: When you were a child, what did you want to do with your life? How has that changed as you have grown older? Why has it changed? How does/ can God play a role in this decision-making process?

October Question due November 20

Reflection  question from October 16th class on the topic, Different Ways to Pray.

Question:  We are praying any time we try to communicate with God; when we are listening to God, or when we are trying to talk to God. In what way(s) do you tend to pray? When do you most often pray, or find yourself wanting to pray? How do you think prayer helps you in your life? What keeps you from having more prayer in your life?