it is not properly a spirituality test, but a test of knowledge that should have been taught by the time a child completes 8th grade in a Catholic school or CCD program. We give a similar test to our HS confirmation classes as a pre-and post-test. WE are actually testing our teaching, rather than the kids learning, and p(name removed by moderator)oint weaknesses in our program. At least half the kids who come in 9th grade expecting to “earn” confirmation in 2 years no absolutely zip about the faith, are not attending Mass, have not been to confession, or often communion, since 2nd or 3rd grade, and come from families who could care less but have held this out as a threat or promise. Please do not fault the catechists, the textbooks or the quality of the parochial school or CCd program, we can’t teach anything if the kids do not attend, and they won’t attend if the parents do not consider it a priority.
