CONFIRMATION PACKET Date due to your child s teacher or PREP office: Week of November 5 th Child s Name: Checklist: Check One: St. Joseph School PREP Home Private Teacher: Classroom #: (St. Joseph PREP or St. Joseph School teacher) 1. Information sheet for Sacrament Register 2. Copy of Baptism certificate 3. Sponsor Letter of Eligibility (if Sponsor is not from St. Joseph Parish, letter to be acquired from Sponsor s parish) Please check only one: Sponsor is registered member of St. Joseph Parish Sponsor is from another Parish - Letter of Eligibility enclosed Practicing Catholic from another Parish, Letter of Eligibility coming shortly. Please turn missing Letter of Eligibility into the PREP office; not child s teacher. Missing Letter of Eligibility should be turned into the PREP office no later than January 1 st. 4. Photo/Video Policy during Confirmation Mass 5. Permission Slip for Retreat 6. Adult Volunteer Sheet for Retreat 7. Prayer Support Sheet 8. Choosing your Sponsor Sheet 9. $75.00 for supplies (certificate, DVD, photo, Retreat, etc.) check payable to: St. Joseph (if applicable) Confirmation Mass Volunteer Form (if applicable) Visiting Clergy Form (if applicable) Altar Server Form (if applicable) Handicap Seating Dear Families, Your Sacrament packet contains very important information and dates for the coming year. Please keep it in a safe location and refer to it often. This envelope must be returned to your child s teacher, along with the nine (9) required elements listed above, the week of November 5, 2017. Thank you for all you are doing to prepare your child to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Monsignor McLoone Sister Catherine Irene, IHM Mrs. Kathy Thomas, DRE
INFORMATION FOR CONFIRMATION REGISTER It is important to provide complete and accurate information. Thank you. Name First Name (Baptismal Name) Last Name Confirmation Name Please write ONLY the Name being taken for Confirmation, e.g. John This is the name you WILL be confirmed with; please notify the PREP office in writing if it changes. Thank you. Confirmation Saint s complete name: (e.g. St John the Evangelist, St. John the Baptist, St. John of the Cross, St. Therese of Liseux, St. Teresa of Avila) Date of Birth / / Month Day Year Place of Birth From Birth Certificate: City, State Age (at time of Confirmation) Church of Baptism Church s street address City State Zip Code Date of Baptism / / Month Day Year Please provide, attach, a copy of Baptismal certificate. As with all Sacraments of Initiation, the information is sent to your Church of Baptism after the sacrament is received. Home Address Primary telephone # family email: Parents: Father s Name First Name Middle Name Last Name Mother s Maiden Name First Name Middle Name Maiden Name Sponsor Please check only one; sponsor is a: Practicing Catholic, registered member of St. Joseph, Downingtown. (Does not need letter of eligibility Parish Offices will verify) Practicing Catholic, Letter of Eligibility enclosed from another parish. Practicing Catholic from another Parish, Letter of Eligibility coming shortly. Please turn missing Letter of Eligibility into PREP office; not child s teacher. Letter of Eligibility must be turned into the PREP office no later than January 1 st.
Guidelines for Photographs and Videos The reception of a sacrament is a precious and holy moment in the life of your child. In order to safeguard a sacred atmosphere in the Church during the Confirmation liturgy, the parish has hired Bradley Digital to videotape the entire liturgy. There is NO picture taking or videotaping during the liturgy. The family of each Confirmandi receives a DVD. Bradley Digital will also photograph the moment when the bishop anoints your child with sacred chrism. In addition to these keepsakes, Bradley Digital will photograph many candid shots during and after the Confirmation liturgy. Families will be able to view this photographs within 48-72 hours. For your convenience, Bradley Digital provides a secure, password protected photo gallery website to view these photographs. There is no obligation to purchase the photograph(s). Bradley Digital will provide a flyer with complete information. Please read and sign the information below. Return this form with the paperwork for Confirmation to your child s teacher or the Religious Education Office the week of November 5, 2017. Photo/Video Policy during Confirmation Mass April 14, 2018 St. Joseph 338 Manor Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335 I understand that photographs and videos during the Confirmation liturgy may not be taken. At no time am I or any family member permitted to leave our seats to take photos or record videos. I give Bradley Digital permission to photograph and videotape my child during the Confirmation liturgy. I understand that the photograph(s) of my child will be posted at a secure website provided by Bradley Digital and there is no obligation to purchase this photograph(s). Name of Child (Please Print) Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) (Please Print) Signature of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Date
St. Joseph Parish CONFIRMATION CLASS 2018 Retreat Permission Slip For Office Use ONLY: F A To : (Teacher Name) I grant permission for my child to participate in the Confirmation Retreat scheduled for SATURDAY, February 24, 2018 at St. Joseph s Education Center, Parish meeting Center, Gym and Church. O I release the parish, parish staff and volunteers form any normal liabilities for injuries and incidents connected with this activity. Parent/Guardian Signature: M A Phone # where Parent/Guardian can be reached between 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.: Please make note of any medical and allergy information concerning your child that we need to be aware of for the retreat day: This permission slip must be returned to your child s teacher, along with the other items to be included in the Confirmation envelope, by the week of November 5, 2017. ALL Confirmation Candidates are expected to attend the Retreat. EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS THIS RETREAT MUST RETURN THE PERMISSION FORM!
Confirmation Retreat Volunteer Form Saturday, February 24, 2018 Parent volunteers are invaluable role models who strengthen and help build the parish community for their children. Thank you in advance for your support and help! -Kathy Thomas, DRE Volunteer s (Parent/Guardian) Name: Phone Number: email: Student s Name : How you can help (please check off one): * Group Leader (lead a group of 18-25 students to various stations at the retreatwe need a least 30 group leaders) Setup Helper (Friday, February 24) 3:30-5:30 p.m. (meet in school lobby and arrange stations for the next day) Breakdown Helper (Saturday, February 25) 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (meet in school lobby and dismantle stations on retreat day) Food Volunteer (juice boxes or mini water bottles or; we will email or call you with our needs) OFFICE USE ONLY G F w j S B * Group leaders need to have all clearances and Safe Environment trainings up to date.
Confirmation Prayer Support Child s Name: Parent/Guardian Name(s): Prayer support from all members of our Parish family is so necessary if we are to be guided by the Holy Spirit in following the directives and norms for catechetical and liturgical practices set down by the Church for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Therefore, we are asking each Candidate to secure the promise of prayer and sacrifice from at least five (5) confirmed Catholics. When they agree to support you by remembrance in their prayers, ask them to sign this paper for you. If someone is from out of town, please fill in the information yourself. I,, promise to support by prayer and sacrifice during her/his preparation period for Confirmation. I,, promise to support by prayer and sacrifice during her/his preparation period for Confirmation. I,, promise to support by prayer and sacrifice during her/his preparation period for Confirmation. I,, promise to support by prayer and sacrifice during her/his preparation period for Confirmation. I,, promise to support by prayer and sacrifice during her/his preparation period for Confirmation. Thank you, Mrs. Kathy Thomas, DRE
Name: Teacher: Choosing Your Sponsor You do not journey alone within the Christian community. Along the way you make ties with certain members who demonstrate in their lives what it means to be a Catholic. A sponsor at Confirmation is someone who stands up for you before the community, presents you to the bishop and witnesses the anointing with the chrism. However, the sponsor s influence in your life continues after the celebration. The sponsor should serve as someone you can turn to for help and guidance as you continue the journey of faith in the years ahead. Who will be your sponsor? Why have you asked this person to be your sponsor?
The Role of a Sponsor A sponsor has the honor of being chosen as witness to the confirmand s initiation into full Catholic Christian life. Through this sacrament, the confirmand is strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit, made a true witness of Christ in word and deed and invited more deeply into the life of the Church. Your most significant role in relation to him/her is to be a role model of such witness and unifying love. Some ways in which you can nurture this spiritual relationship all through life are: Celebrate the anniversary of this holy day of Confirmation with a visit, call or card. Listen to and share in the confirmand s maturing struggles and triumphs in living a Catholic Christian life, and keep yourself informed on Catholic Christian doctrine and values to be able to answer questions when they arise. Encourage a maturing life of faith through special cards, letters or gifts which celebrate holy events Christmas, Easter and personal growth events graduations, first job, engagement. (Gift suggestions: a Bible, rosary, spiritual book, religious jewelry, retreat opportunity.) Most importantly, become a model of Catholic Christian living for the person you have sponsored, through daily prayer, virtue and active participation in parish life and liturgy. By living a Catholic Christian life in partnership with the one whom you have sponsored for full Church membership, both of you will experience the great joy of sharing a life of faith. Congratulations, and may God bless you!
Who can be a sponsor? A sponsor May NOT be a parent or step-parent of the Confirmation candidate; should be at least 16 years of age; has received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) in the Catholic Church; if married, was married in the Catholic Church or at least with the approval of the Catholic Church; attends Mass regularly on Sundays and Holydays of Obligation and has fulfilled their Easter Duty [received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist at least once during the Easter season and received the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) if necessary]; is a registered member of a Catholic Parish. Sponsors, who are registered members of St. Joseph, Downingtown and meet the above criteria, do not need to obtain a letter of eligibility. Sponsors from any other Parish must obtain a letter of eligibility from their parish. The sponsor should contact their Parish Office or Rectory and ask for a letter (or certificate) of eligibility. Please have the letter of eligibility turned into St. Joseph PREP office no later than January 1 st.
April 14, 2018 Confirmation Mass Volunteer Form Parent/Guardian Name: Confirmation Candidate s Name: Email Address: Phone Number: Parents are needed to be greeters at the Confirmation liturgies. If you can help, please check off one: 10:00AM Mass L through Z last name 1:30PM Mass A through K last name If you are currently a lector and would like to volunteer at your child s Mass, please check off one: 10:00AM Mass L through Z last name 1:30 PM Mass A through K last name If you are currently an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist at St. Joseph Parish and would like to volunteer at your child s Mass, please check off one : 10:00AM Mass 1:30 PM Mass L through Z last name A through K last name (Please understand, EMs are only used to help with distribution to the congregation if there are not enough clergy at the Mass, you will be contacted if you are needed.) Altar Server Volunteer Form April 14, 2018 Confirmation Mass If your child has a sibling who is currently an Altar Server and would like to volunteer at your child s Mass, please check off one: 10:00AM Mass L through Z last name 1:30 PM Mass A through K last name Altar Server s Name: Phone Number: Parent s Email Address: Confirmation Candidate s Name: Please understand this only a request to serve. You will be contact if you services are needed. Thank you for volunteering.
Visiting Clergy (Priests and Deacons) April 14, 2018 Confirmation Mass If a family member or friend will be participating in the liturgy, may we please have his: Name: Address: Phone #: Confirmation Candidate s Name: Is he also your child s sponsor? (please circle one): Yes No He will be concelebrating with the Bishop during the: 10:00AM Mass L through Z last name 1:30 PM Mass A through K last name
Handicap Seating April 14, 2018 Confirmation Mass If you would like to reserve handicap seating, please know only two seats will be reserved for each individual requesting reserved seating (one for the person needing handicap seating and the second for a person helping them). Please fill out the form below and return it in your child s sacrament packet envelope. On the day of your child(ren) s Confirmation, an usher will be near the Baptismal font to help seat those with handicapped seating reservations. Thank you for your consideration and understanding. Handicap Seating April 14, 2018 Confirmation Mass Person Requiring Seating: Does this person? Walk with assistance Use a cane Use a walker Use a wheelchair Use a motorized cart Other Does this person need to have the Host brought to them at Communion time? YES NO (please circle one) Parent(s)/Guardian(s) name: Phone Number: - Email address: Confirmand s Name: 10:00AM Mass L through Z last name 1:30PM Mass A through K last name