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Confirmation

Sacramental preparation for Confirmation is comprised of a  parent meeting, four masses followed by class in church (attended by the parents, students, and if possible, the sponsor), and a retreat. 

All families must be registered in the parish and students in this program must also be in a regular Faith Formation class or attend a Catholic school.  Confirmation is an Initiation Sacrament.  It is important that the student is an active member of the parish community into which he or she is being initiated.  We ask that your student have regular attendance at both Mass and Faith Formation classes for at least one year prior to receiving the Sacrament.

Adults interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation are also invited to attend these classes. Please call Lynda Monckton for additional information.

Important Dates for Confirmation Students and Parents:
 

Date Confirmation Preparation Event    
January 13, 2008 Mandatory Parent meeting at 10:15 AM in Church
March 9, 2008 Lenten Retreat for all Confirmation students 9th grade and older, 6:00 - 8:00 PM.  Meet in the Parish Center. 
April 13, 2008 Confirmation Ritual: 9:00 AM Mass/Preparation: 10:15 AM
April 20, 2008 Confirmation Ritual: 9:00 AM Mass/Preparation: 10:15 AM
April 27, 2008 Confirmation Ritual: 9:00 AM Mass/Preparation: 10:15 AM
May 4, 2008 Confirmation Ritual: 9:00 AM Mass/Preparation: 10:15 AM
May 17, 2008 Confirmation Retreat
May 29, 2008 Sacrament of Confirmation - 7 PM Mass.  Candidates & Sponsors meet in the parish center by 6:30 PM.

The following items must be turned in as soon as possible:

  1. Baptismal certificate
  2. Information Sheet (provided at the parent meeting)
  3. Sponsor Certificate (provided at the parent meeting)
  4. $65.00 to cover the cost of retreat, materials, and reception

Note:  No child or adult will be denied participation or reception of the sacrament because of money.  If you are unable to pay or need to establish a payment plan, please contact Lynda Monckton or Father Ben.  

Click here for a Printable Version of the 2007-2008 Faith Formation Schedule.