YOUCAT Confirmation Book (For Candidates)

Description “This is an ideal Confirmation programme for a parish that wants something fresh and easily decipherable. It is theologically sound and fits in with the YouCat and the YouCat Prayer Book’s slick, colourful and vibrant look that young people so enjoy. It’s highly adaptable as well, with plenty of background ideas and ways of putting your own spin on things. An excellent resource, I highly recommend it.” (John Quinn, Youth Minister) An excellent course for Catechists and Confirmation candidates. All the topics are explained here for the students in an entertaining and challenging way, adopting the popular YouCat design. Illustrated in colour, the text provides excellent explanations and flags up important questions, with leads for further research throughout each topic covered. The materials invite candidates to engage with their faith honestly and openly. The course is made up of 12 key steps or lessons: 1. Getting Started 2. What We Can Know about God 3. Why the World Is Broken 4. Jesus—More than a Mere Man 5. Why Did Jesus Have to Die? 6. The Comeback of Jesus…or the Story of the Resurrection 7. In Search of the Holy Spirit 8. Prayer -Staying in Touch with the Living God 9. The Church – a Home for You and Me 10. Eucharist—the Generosity of God 11. Update! Confession! 12. What Happens in Confirmation? Bringing together the very best in catechetical content and design, this exciting course has been developed by the authors of the world’s best selling Youth Catechism. Course resources include a Handbook for Catechists and this Confirmation Book for Candidates – these are used alongside the Bible and the YouCat Youth Catechism for one of the most exciting and comprehensive confirmation courses of recent times.