“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.” – Acts 2:1-4
In the sacrament of Confirmation you receive the completion of the grace of baptism. You are sealed with the Holy Spirit and receive His gifts more deeply, are united more closely to Christ and His Church, and receive special strength to witness to Him by word and deed.
Confirmation is now open to incoming 8th graders. There will be a mandatory parent and candidate meeting on Sunday, Sept. 27th, after the 11:30 mass until 3:00. This is an informational meeting for the upcoming year but also an opportunity for prayer and learning together as your child embarks on their journey toward Confirmation.
Confirmation sessions will be on Sundays from 12:45 until 2:15. The dates are: 9/27, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21.
There will be a retreat in the Spring, date TBA, and Confirmation will happen in April, date also TBA. There will be two classes following Confirmation that are also required.
Confirmation students are expected to attend as many sessions as possible and attendance at the Spring retreat is required. We ask that you miss no more than 2 sessions for the year. If you have serious reasons that would require you to miss more than 2 classes, please reach out to Rob Horning, Director of Faith Formation. We want to work with families and do whatever we can to help your child be confirmed, but we also ask for commitment to this important period of preparation for this sacrament.