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.
SERVICE is the language of loving response to others. RESPONSIBILITY is being RESPONSIVE. The desire to help others and make a difference is a sign of personal maturity.
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? SAINT REPORT WITH CANDIDATE FORM Due date for SAINT REPORT with CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE FORM IS THE FIRST WEEK IN NOVEMBER (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ALL SAINTS DAY). The Confirmation Candidate Form should be attached to the saint report.
SPONSOR FORM DUE DATE for SPONSOR FORM IS NOVEMBER 18. This needs to be filled out by the chosen sponsor and both SIGNED and SEALED by the sponsor s parish church. THE SPONSOR CANNOT BE THE PARENT. A SPONSOR MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD AND MUST FAITHFULLY WORSHIP AND LIVE THE CATHOLIC FAITH.
SERVICE FORM DUE DATE for SERVICE HOUR FORM IS DECEMBER 4. THE $50 SACRAMENTAL FEE is also due on this day if it was not paid with the tuition fee.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: Sunday, January 21 #1 9am 12 Noon RETREAT GROUP #1: 19 SD-SC 8 Mrs. Anna Forlenza 3 Educated in other School Programs 15 8 TH RM 1 Mrs. Susan Landaira 15 8 TH RM 2 Mrs. Jane Walker/Grace Gocha 15 8 WN RM 1 Mr. Patrick O Mara 69/139
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: Sunday, January 21 #2 12:30 3:30pm RETREAT GROUP #2: 8 8 SA RM 1 Mr. Peter Nelson 14 8 WE RM 1 Mr. Michael Ward 8 RCIA TN RM 4 Mrs. Barbara Falcone 13 8 TN RM 8 Mrs. Kathleen Cornett 14 8 TN RM 2 Mrs. Stacey Buyes 20 8 TN RM 1 Mr. John Thompson 70/139
GROUP A SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL: Tuesday, April 17 th at 7:30 pm in Church with sponsor SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Friday, April 20 th 4:30 pm arrival in Gym, Confirmation at 5:30 pm in Church 19 SD-SC 8 Mrs. Anna Forlenza 3 Educated in other School Programs 15 8 WE RM 1 Mr. Michael Ward 8 RCIA TN RM 4 Mrs. Barbara Falcone 46
GROUP B SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 18 th at 6:00 pm in Church SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Saturday, April 21 st - 9:00 am arrival in Gym, Confirmation at 10:00 am in Church 198 TN RM 1 Mr. John Thompson 19 8 TN RM 2 Mrs. Stacey Buyes 8 8 SA RM 1 Mr. Peter Nelson 45
GROUP C CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 18 th at 7:30 pm in Church SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Saturday, April 21 st -12:30 pm arrival in Gym, Confirmation at 1:30 pm in Church 15 8 TH RM 1 Mrs. Susan Landaira 15 8 TH RM 2 Mrs. Jane Walker/Grace Gocha 17 8 WN RM 1 Mr. Patrick O Mara 47
Confirmation Fee $50: retreat, purchase of robe, anointing photo, certificate Comprehensive Assessment: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Feb. 20 th, 21 st, 22 nd, 24 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 first week in November. Final date for all Confirmation requirements is on or before Dec. 1 st.
Rehearsal: One Hour Long (check Group for day & specific time) Robes and Dress Code: Students will be measured for Confirmation robe (Wk of Dec 4 ). 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.