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The Send Out Your Spirit Leader's Manual is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide that equips parish leaders to confidently plan and lead an engaging, faith-filled Confirmation preparation program. It offers clear direction, practical strategies, and catechetical support as leaders accompany teens through the core truths of the Catholic faith--within the specific context of preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. In addition to session plans for each of the ten chapters in the Candidate's Handbook, this manual offers essential guidance and practical tools for effective, parish-based implementation. Key features include the following: A detailed introduction that outlines the Church's instruction on sacramental catechesis, especially initiatory catechesis for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The manual explains how Send Out Your Spirit fully aligns with the expectations set by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Clear descriptions of the roles various members of the parish community play in the Confirmation process, including the pastor, the religious education director, youth ministers, catechists, sponsors, parents, adult volunteers, and the candidates themselves. An overview of all program components, with explanations of how each element contributes to a successful and spiritually enriching experience. Scope and sequence charts that map out the content of the Candidate's Handbook. A variety of teaching strategies proven effective for engaging adolescents, such as presentations, small and large group discussions, on-the-spot interviews, panel discussions and guest speakers, and community-building activities. Practical advice for setting up, preparing for, and leading candidate sessions. Guidance on the importance of hosting a retreat for your Confirmation candidates during preparation for the sacrament. Ideas for how to integrate Christian service into the preparation program. Instructions for writing letters to the local bishop, a traditional element of the Confirmation journey. Flexible implementation options, including support for both one-year and two-year program models. Whether you're new to Confirmation preparation or a seasoned leader, the Send Out Your Spirit Leader's Manual provides the structure, insight, and support needed to accompany young people as they grow in faith and prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

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Michael Amodei is executive editor and curriculum development manager at Ave Maria Press, where he writes and edits Catholic high school religion textbooks. He is the author of Reaching for Heaven: 14 Spiritual Goals as You Grow Older, Send Out Your Spirit, Catholic Essentials, The Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary, and The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration. Amodei has also acquired a number of spirituality books for Ave Maria Press, including A Teen's Game Plan for Life by Lou Holtz, Holy Goals for Body and Soul by Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, and Expect More! by Muffet McGraw. Amodei earned his bachelor's degree in English from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, where he also earned a master's degree in religious education. He previously served as director of religious education and as a youth minister at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, California. He also taught math, religion, and gym and coached Catholic Youth Organization sports at St. Monica Elementary School. He is leader of the Ave Maria Press Chapter of Catholic Relief Services, a member of the Association of Catholic Publishers, and a third degree in the Knights of Columbus. Amodei has been a youth sports coach for more than forty years and is the field supervisor for home football games at the University of Notre Dame. Amodei lives with his family in South Bend, Indiana.

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