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Topics for Summer:

Living Your Faith: 
This summer concentrate on how you can live your faith. Focus on your service activities and feel the grace from doing something for others.

Enjoy your time off from school! Take advantage of the great things in nature that God has provided; the sun, the bright flowers, the green plants and grass and trees, the beautiful birds and butterflies and the lightening bugs at night.

Have fun and spread that joy to all around you; your family and friends.  Take the opportunity to enjoy helping your family do summer projects and then enjoy the reward of spending time with those you love.

Prayers for Summer from Catholic Digest:
A Summer Prayer
Long warm days...
The pace of life slows...
A time for picnics and rest in the shade...
Lord, help me to rest awhile
in the cooling shade of your presence.
Slow down my restless heart and fill me
with gentle compassion for all your people. Amen.
- Author unknown

A Summer Blessing
May you walk with God
This summer
In whatever you do
Wherever you go

Walking with God means...
Walking with honesty
And with courage,
Walking with love
And respect
And concern for the feelings of others

May you talk to God
This summer
And every day and
In every situation

Talking with God means...
Praying words of praise
For the beauty of creation
Saying prayers of thanks
For friends and good times,
Asking God's help
In all your decisions
Expressing sorrow
When you have failed

May you talk with God
Every day. Amen.
- Author unknown


Gifts of the Spirit: Try to memorize these by the end of the year (the Bishop sometimes asks if you know them). A mnemonic I use is: wurk crw (work crew):  

Wisdom, Understanding, Right-Judgement, 
Knowledge

Courage, Reverence, Wonder-and-Awe in God's Presence

Home Assignments for Summer:

Journal:  Complete

Sponsor: Should have had 3 to 5 conversations with your sponsor.

Summer Assignments:

  - Personal Beliefs Project





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Saint Report

  - Bishop Letter

  - Year-Long Service Activity Presentation


List of Saints by Name
List of Saints

Saints for the Month

  • St. Martin de Porres
Saint of the Day

Breaking Open the Word

USCCB New American Bible
Catholic Online Bible
The Sunday Website

Living the Gospel

Missionaries, not Visitors or Volunteers - Jesus Youth
A Worldwide Mission of Kids Helping Kids _ Craig Kielburger
The Power of One
Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
Works of Mercy

Confirmation
"Confirmed in the Spirit" loyolapress
Rite
The Sacrament of Confirmation usually takes place in the context of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Eucharist is celebrated one the confirmands have been confirmed. All are called to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion.

Meaning
In receiving the Eucharist, you participate in Christ's self-giving and are united as the Church, the People of God.

Daily Life

When we glorify God through our words and actions, we are sharing his love with others.

Life of Faith

The gifts of faith that we receive in Confirmation are strengthened through celebrating the Eucharist and receiving Holy Communion.


We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Hours

M-TH: 7:30am - 4:30pm
SAT: 4:00PM
SUN: 10:30AM

Mailing Address

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center
1031 Chenango Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
St. Francis of Assisi
  • HOME
  • Hours
  • Faith Formation
    • Children's Liturgy of the Word
    • Schedule
    • Faith Formation Registration Form
    • First Reconciliation
    • First Eucharist >
      • First Eucharist For Parents
      • First Eucharist for Kids
    • Confirmation >
      • Confirmation Documents, Forms, & Assignments
      • Year-Long Service Activity
      • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Personal Beliefs Project
    • Vacation Bible School
    • Circles of Care/Safe Environment Training
  • Bulletins
  • Online Giving
  • Staff
  • Funeral Planning Information
  • Catherine's Cupboard Food Pantry
  • Parish Hall Venue Rental
  • Social Sin Video Series
  • Scholarship Forms and Contests
  • RCIA Information
  • Prayers and Meditations
    • Best Advent Ever
    • Lenten Prayers and Aids
  • Carbon Offset Contribution Calculator
  • Parish Picnic Registration 2024
  • Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and Altar Server Schedule