St. Christopher Church 2278 Booksin Ave San Jose, CA 95125-4701 August 1, 2016 Dear Candidates and Parents / Guardians, On behalf of Fr. Chris, Fr. Anthony, Fr. Lieu, and the whole Confirmation ministry team, we would like to welcome you to St. Christopher Parish 2016-2017 Confirmation Preparation Ministry. We hope and pray that the program of this year will lead both of you closer to Christ and to your Catholic Community. The faith formation program you are a part of has been especially designed to guide you to becoming an adult Catholic in the 21 st century. You will find that amid fellowship, talks, prayer, games, discussion and reflection there is much to be learned about our Catholic Faith. It is my prayerful hope that you will give 100% of your energies to becoming a faith filled Catholic adult. Every class is important and will help you have a fuller understanding of who we are as a faith community. Parents/Guardians, congratulations! You and your teen are about to embark on a spiritual journey as your son or daughther completes his or her final Sacrament of Initiation. This is only the beginning of a life in Christ! Please pray daily for your teenager s open heart and open mind as they prepare for the the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parents / Guardians, we need your support! As the primary educators of children, you have the first and most important influence on the faith development of your child. Our catechists and leaders are here to facilitate the process, but you must continue our work at home. We need your help so that your child develops fully in this faith formation and sacramental preparation program. Pray with your teens during this time, ask them questions about what they have learned and participate with them at Mass. Please be assured of the continued prayer and support of the St. Christopher Parish Community for your jouney. Sincerely yours in Christ, Chris Miller Youth and Confirmation Minister 408-395-7949 cmiller@dsj.org
St. Christopher Church High School Confirmation Preparation Ministry Registration Form 2016-2017 Teen s Information First Name: Middle Name: Last Name: Family s Last Name (If different from the teen s last name): Gender of the teen: q Male q Female The teen prefers to be called (nickname/different spelling etc.): Date of Birth: / / Place of birth: Teen s Home Street Address: City: Zip Code: Teen s Home Phone Number: ( ) Teen s Cell Phone: ( ) Teen s Cell Phone Carrier (Verizon, AT&T, etc.): Teen s E-Mail Address: The teen q is an only child q has siblings has # brother(s) and # sister(s) # step-brother(s) and # step-sister(s) Grade in the Fall of 2016: q 9 th q 10 th q 11 th q 12 th Name of High School: Name of emergency contact (other than a parent AND not living with Teen): Emergency contact s phone number: ( )
Primary Guardian s Information The teen s parents are: q married q separated q divorced q mother is deceased q father is deceased The teen lives with: q both parents q mother q father q mother/step-father q father/step-mother q grandparent(s) q other: Mother s Information Mother s Name: Religion: q Catholic q Other: Mother s Maiden Name: Mother s Cell Phone: ( ) FAX Number: ( ) E-Mail Address: Father s Information Father s Name: Religion: q Catholic q Other: Cell Phone: ( ) FAX Number: ( ) E-Mail Address: Step Parent s Information (Please complete this section only if this applies to your family) q Step-Father s Name q Step-Mother s Name: Religion: q Catholic q Other: Cell Phone: ( ) FAX Number: ( ) E-Mail Address:
Sacraments and Religious Formation Sacrament of Baptism / Submit a photocopy of the Baptism certificate My teen q is Baptized. q needs to be Baptized. Catholic Baptism? Yes No Date of Baptism: / / q Baptized at St Christopher Church Date of Baptism: / / OR The Church of Baptism address is required. Please do not leave the address information blank! Baptism Church s Name: (Arch)\diocese: Baptism Church s Street Address: City: State: Zip: Country: q US q Other Godmother s Name: Godfather s Name: Sacrament of First Communion My teen q Has received First Communion. q needs to receive First Communion. Date of First Communion / / Country: q USA q Other First Communion Church s Name: (Arch)\diocese: First Communion Church s Street Address: City: State: Zip: Registered at St Christopher Church? Is your family registered in the St Christopher parish? q No q Yes If yes, What is your St Christopher parish envelope #? How many years have you been a member of the St Christopher parish? If no, Do you want to register here at St Christopher parish? q No q Yes If no, Where are you registered?
Religious Formation and Education The teen received formal religious instruction q Through a Catholic parish school q Through the Parish Religious Education Program (what we used to call CCD ) Please check the appropriate box indicating how many years of formal religious instruction your teen has received: q 1 st through 8 th grade q 1 st grade q 2 nd grade q 3 rd grade q 4 th grade q 5 th grade q 6 th grade q 7 th grade q 8 th grade Our family attends Mass: q Weekly q Every other week q Once a month q Occasionally q Never Health Information Does the teen have any special physical or learning disabilities? q No q Yes - If yes, please explain... Allergies to drugs or foods: q No q Yes - If yes, please explain Medical conditions/medications etc.: q No q Yes - If yes, please explain... Please list any extra-curricular activities or organizations (sports, clubs, organizations, teams etc.) your teen participates in (or plans to) at school or in the community (if possible, provide our office with a calendar for the organization so that we may attend an event) : Parent Involvement It is important that each parent be involved in our Confirmation Preparation Process and Youth Ministry programs to assure successful faith formation for our teens. Please check at least one area in which you could serve. Training, clear direction and support will be given! For more information, please contact Chris Miller at cmiller@dsj.org or 408-395-7949. Teacher/Catechist Substitute Teacher/Catechist Team Leader/Small group leader Retreat Helper/ Chaperone Teacher s helper Hospitality Host (Donate drinks and snacks for class) Office help during the week Please complete and return this packet to the Parish Office
Confirmation Class Fee is $100.00 When & Where to Register? Please complete and return this packet via e-mail or to the Parish Office prior to September 2, 2016. When & Where to Pay? -Full payment of $100.00 is due at time of registration. This includes all materials and retreat fee. -We also offer a payment plan with a $30 deposit (Balance due April 30, 2017) Please note that you want a payment plan on the front of your packet. -FEE is NON-REFUNDABLE. *Cash or checks are accepted. Please make checks payable to: St. Christopher Church. *Remember to write your teen s name in the memo line of the check. *Scholarships are available in case of financial need. Please contact Chris Miller for more information. Did you remember to Completely fill out your teen s Registration Form? (If some information we requested does not apply to you or your teen, we asked that you write NA on the line. Please re-check your teen s application to make sure!) Remember at least one parent & each Confirmation teen MUST ATTEND the MANDATORY Confirmation Orientation.