Confirmation Interviews Summary Saturday, February 13 Sunday, February 14 Question asked during the interview to solicit this response: What was helpful about the Confirmation Preparation program? Why? What did you dislike about the Confirmation preparation program? Why? The confirmees replied: 1. Liked GOF and all the preparation classes; Did not like having to stay overnight on the retreat. 2. Loves current Confirmation classes; Did Not get anything out of GOF; Loved the retreat; Did not get anything out of traditional classes 3. Does not really like GOF, but it is better than traditional classes which I got nothing out of; Likes current Confirmation classes because you make us think and let us talk 4. Liked everything a lot especially the retreat 5. Liked GOF a lot; Like current classes; Loved the retreat; Did not like traditional classes 6. Like GOF and current prep. Classes loved the retreat; did not like past classes 7. Like GOF, the retreat, like confirmation sessions-should have more 8. Retreat was tops; liked most GOF sessions; learns most from confirmation classes; liked the last class about teachings a lot 9. Likes GOF; loved the retreat; Confirmation classes OK 10. Liked the retreat, OF, and Confirmation prep sessions this year and last year 11. Liked GOF, Confirmation sessions-especially the "teachings" session; 12. Liked GOF, Confirmation sessions & the retreat-especially Confession-that was very important to have; add more Confirmation sessions 13. Likes GOF; Liked January confirmation class; really liked the retreat 14. Loved the retreat; likes GOF; wanted to mix up the parents when they come for confirmation class and GOF; Liked Confirmation sessions 15. Absolutely loves GOF-proud of her church for having it:" What other Church has something this cool?"; Retreat made a huge difference in her life; Confession lifted the world off her shoulders 16. Have more stuff for teens in GOF; have people work together more 17. Loves GOF, the retreat, and prep sessions; Need not change a thing 18. Did not get much out of GOF; have more confirmation classes; retreat taught me a lot; liked the retreat a lot 19. Liked GOF because I could be with my family; that's very cool; Breakfast is always very good; liked the retreat; loved the letters; favorites-Confirmation class on Sundays; Some GOF sessions are "childish" (cutting out and pasting doves) 20. How does GOF fit in with Confirmation prep? 21. Loved it all, but do not tell my parents 22. Like GOF, but the crafts are way too childish 23. Game shows are childish; retreat was super; confirmation classes this year-very helpful 24. Confirmation sessions when we are alone are meaningful; like GOF and sitting with other families 25. Individual classes are better; loved the retreat; Need both the prep classes and GOF-compliment each other 26. Learned a lot from GOF and Confirmation; the retreat was helpful and fun 27. Loved the retreat-the adult stories and confession-and oh the letters; I like going with my family to GOF; I like our private sessions for Confirmation prep too 28. Need more traditional classes; get rid of GOF; there is no community bonding You may already be signed up for a particular Generations of Faith session. To change your session, please contact Shari Rodriguez, at Ext. 27, or you may email Ann: srodriguez@archmil.org Whom Do I Contact for more Information? You may call the Good Shepherd Christian Formation Department (262) 255-2035 For Lorrie Maples, use Ext. 24 or you may email Lorrie: maplesl@archmil.org For Suzanne Foster, use Ext 26: sfoster@archmil.org fax 262-255-2020