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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS...One of the last things our students will do prior to being confirmed is being interviewed by the pastor or in some necessary cases, someone assigned by him. Below you will find a series of questions that will probably be asked during the interview. Please review them carefully. Questions can be asked in different ways. Interviews typically last 10 to 15 minutes.
What is prayer? How do you pray?
Answer: Prayer is a conversation with God that entails both speaking with Him and listening. The next part of the answer depends on the candidate.
What are sacraments, and why are they important?
Answer: Sacraments are outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ, given through the Church.
In the sacraments we encounter Christ, Who strenthens us in our journey of faith.
What are the three types of Sacraments we receive?
Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist
Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Service: Holy Orders, and Marriage
Which of the 7 sacraments welcomed you into God's family?
Answer: Baptism
When did you receive the Holy Spirit?
Answer: Baptism
Which sacrament strengthens you with the gifts of the Spirit?
Answer: Confirmation
Who is the ordinary minister of confirmation?
Answer: The Bishop
Who is our current bishop?
Answer: Bishop Ronald Gainer
What is the name of the pastor of the parish?
Answer: Father John Bateman
What is confirmation? Why do you want be confirmed?
Answer: Confirmation is the sacrament in which the Gifts of the Spirit are strengthened within us. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are equipped to live our individual missions in life as children of God, and are sent forth to spread the Good News, and defend the faith in our world
Please list the names of the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit...
Answer: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe)
What are the 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
Answer: Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control, and Chasity
What name have chosen as your Confirmation name? Why did you choose that saint? What have you learned about them?
Answer: Varies by the candidate.
Who did you choose to be your Confirmation sponsor? Why did you choose him/her?
Answer: Again answer varies by the candidate...please view the tab on the qualifications of a sponsor.
What are some ways you can continue to grow in your faith after confirmation?
Answer: Varies by the candidate.
How do you intend to live out your faith as a confirmed member of the Church family? What gifts and talents do you feel were given to you by God to assist you in building up His Kindgom?
Answer: Varies by the candidate