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Throughout the years this amazing parish has grown to what it is today.
I encourage you to explore our campus and visit our Adoration Chapel, peaceful grotto, excellent school, and our Thrift Store. The beauty of our faith is depicted in various ways by entering our magnificent church with its story telling stained glass windows and art work. -Fr. Carlos B. Velazquez
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Confirmation 2018
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Confirmation 2014
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Two Year Formation
Beginning in the 9th Grade
Students will prepare for Confirmation as part of our
Life Teen program on Sunday evenings
We will be using the Chosen curriculum from Ascension PressRequirements:
**Good Attendance over a two year period
**Be in at least 10th grade at the time of Confirmation
**Attend an overnight retreat
**Complete 30 hours of service
**Complete a Personal Interview
**Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
**Complete second year Confirmation curriculum1st Year:
- Establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Attend Life Teen
- Attend a freshmen lock-in (optional)
- Attend socials, conferences, and other special events
- Good class attendance- No more than three absences
- Begin working on service hours
- Choose a sponsor
- Mandatory Parent Meeting in Sept.
2nd Year:
- Write a letter to sponsor (Sept)
- Initiation ceremony during 5:30 pm Mass for sponsors and candidates - Fall
- Good Class Attendance - No more than three absences
- Attend a Confirmation retreat or a Teen ACTS retreat
- Personal Interview
- Rite of Election at 11:15 am Mass for sponsors and candidates - Spring
- Reconciliation on retreats
- Complete service hours by April 1
- Mandatory Parent Meeting in Sept
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2ND YR CANDIDATES 2018-19
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Write letter to sponsor - Due in class on October 14, 2018 - Done at Home
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Sponsor Meeting - December 2, 2018 at 4 pm in St. Mary's Hall
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Entrance Ritual @ 5:30 pm Mass on December 2 for sponsors and candidates
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Confirmation Retreats: January 19-20, 2019 and March 30-31, 2019
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Mandatory Parent Meeting - September 16 at 6:30 pm
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Teen ACTS Retreat: Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2019
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Rite of Election at 11:15 am Mass on March 24, 2019 for sponsors
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Confirmation Rehearsals - May 5 and June 2, both at 6:30PM following the 5:30PM Mass
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Confirmation - Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30PM for Small Groups A-E and Juniors in 11-B Monday, June 3 at 6:30PM for Small Groups F-J
Follow these official church guidelines when selecting a Confirmation sponsor:
- Sponsor must be at least 16 years old
- Sponsor must be a fully initiated Catholic (received Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation)
- Sponsor must be a Catholic in good standing with the church (married in the church)
- Sponsor cannot be a parent
To parents of older Confirmation Candidates:
If your son or daughter starts the program in 10th grade,
he or she will be confirmed in the 11th grade.Any 11th or 12th grader who needs the Sacrament of Confirmation will attend our Confirmation program on Sunday evenings and most likely be confirmed in that year providing he or she completes all other requirements, especially attendance.
Please consult with the Coordinator of Youth Ministry to determine readiness and preparation for Confirmation for any student who begins after the 9th grade.
CURRICULUM
- First year students will meet in St. Mary's Hall for dinner and Life Nights on Sunday evenings.
- Second year students will meet on Sunday evenings in St. Anne's Hall after dinner. We will be using the Chosen program by Ascension Press (Life Teen format).
Confirmation interviews will be conducted in the spring by our priests and deacons. Before entering this final phase of Confirmation preparation, students will have to turn in a copy of baptism certificate, sponsor information, and any other requested paperwork.