SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION MEETING SAINT COLUMBA PARISH Students aren t the only ones with a challenge!
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SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION MEETING SAINT COLUMBA PARISH
Why is this sacrament called CONFIRMATION?
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Every SACRAMENT is about GOD S INITIATIVE. GOD makes the first move and then we respond.
PRAYER is the language of loving response to God. MASS is the PERFECT PRAYER. The ability to pray the Mass faithfully is a sign of spiritual maturity.
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PRACTICALITIES: WHAT IS NEEDED? Copy of Baptismal Certificate Candidate Form (Confirmation Name & Sponsor) Saint Report: Based on Confirmation Name OCT 29 TH Sponsor Form: (SIGNED AND SEALED BY PRIEST/DEACON AT THE PARISH WHERE THE SPONSOR WORSHIPS EACH WEEK) Service Form (www.stcolumbaonline.org ) no less than 10 hours of service: loving response to real needs DEC 3 rd EVERYTHING DUE no later than DECEMBER 1 st /3 rd
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: Sunday, January 22 #1 9am 12 Noon RETREAT GROUP #1: 21SD-SC 8 Mrs. Anna Forlenza 21SD-SC 8 Mrs. Laura Galetti 8 8 SA RM 1 Mr. Peter Nelson 148 TH RM 2 Mrs. Daria Rocco 1RCIA TE RM 6 Mrs. Barbara Falcone 65
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: Sunday, January 22 #2 12:30 3:30pm RETREAT GROUP #2: 13 8 TE RM 3 Mrs. Jane Walker 14 8 TE RM 2 Mr. Anthony Sclafani 14 8 TE RM 1 Mr. John Thompson 15 8 TH RM 1 Mrs. Susan Landaira 11 8 WN RM 2 Mrs. Rosemary Thorn 10 8 WN RM 3 Mr. Patrick O Mara 77
GROUP A SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL: Tuesday, March 28 th at 7:30 pm in Church with sponsor SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Friday, March 31 st 4:30 pm arrival in Gym, Confirmation at 5:30 pm in Church 21SD-SC 8 Mrs. Anna Forlenza 21SD-SC 8 Mrs. Laura Galetti 8 8 SA RM 1 Mr. Peter Nelson 50
GROUP B SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL: Wednesday, March 29 th at 6:00 pm in Church SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Saturday, April 1 st - 9:00 am arrival in Gym, Confirmation at 10:00 am in Church 148 TE RM 2 Mr. Anthony Sclafani 148 TE RM 1 Mr. John Thompson 148 TH RM 2 Mrs. Daria Rocco 1RCIA TE RM 6 Mrs. Barbara Falcone 43
GROUP C CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL: Wednesday, March 29 th at 7:30 pm in Church SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Saturday, April 1 st -12:30 pm arrival in Gym, Confirmation at 1:30 pm in Church 13 8 TE RM 3 Mrs. Jane Walker 15 8 TH RM 1 Mrs. Susan Landaira 11 8 WN RM 2 Mrs. Rosemary Thorn 10 8 WN RM 3 Mr. Patrick O Mara 49
Confirmation Fee $50: retreat, rental of robe, anointing photo, certificate Comprehensive Assessment: SCHOOL OF RELIGION: Feb. 21 st, 22 nd, 23 rd, 25 th ST. DENIS-ST. COLUMBA : Archdiocesan Exam Confirmation Name and Saint Report: Each candidate needs a saint s name or a derivative of a saint s name. The name given at Baptism can be used, assuming it is a saint s name. Due date was Oct 29 th. Final date for all Confirmation requirements is on or before Dec. 1 st.
Rehearsal Time: one hour (check Group and time) Robes and Dress Code: Students will be measured for Confirmation robe (Wk of Dec 6 ). th Robes will be distributed at the rehearsal. You are purchasing the robe and therefore it is yours to keep. The following should be worn beneath the robes: BOYS: Dress shirt, pants, and shoes; NO jeans or sneakers, or casual footwear. GIRLS: Dress, skirt and blouse, or dress pants and blouse, with appropriate dress shoes and hose; NO jeans, sneakers or casual footwear.
Robes and Dress Code (continued): Sponsors: Business attire that is modest by Catholic standards and expresses Christian dignity is appropriate attire. The sponsor should be present for the rehearsal. If not possible, a parent substitutes and informs sponsor of responsibilities expected during rite of Confirmation including appropriate dress. Planning celebration afterwards: Expect approximately one hour-and-a-half to two hours for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation and photo taking.