St. Louise Confirmation Preparation 2018-2019 There are a lot of questions about Confirmation! This is a guide to help you. We will provide more detail at the required bilingual Parent and teen Confirmation meeting on Sunday September 9 th at 10 am in the Parish Hall. Please bring all your questions to the bilingual parent meeting. If after attending the meeting AND reading this document you have further questions about Confirmation please contact Cesar Galindo- Legaria at 425-598-4381 or by email at youthconfirmation@stlouise.org. Please note: Berenice Brambila cannot answer questions about Youth Confirmation. General Information 1. What is Confirmation? Answer: Confirmation is the second sacrament of initiation and the completion of the sacrament of Baptism when we are sealed with the Holy Spirit. It is the moment in a Christian s life when we are called to take up the task of missionary discipleship and the beginning of our journey as a Christian. 2. How old do I have to be to be confirmed? Answer: If you were baptized before the age of 7, the Archdiocese of Seattle requires that candidates for Confirmation be 16 years old at the time of Confirmation. 3. What can I do if I want to be confirmed before I turn 16? Answer: You can write a letter to the Archbishop asking for special permission to receive the sacrament early. You will then bring the letter to the parish office by the first week of October, 2018. Fr. Gary will also need to write a letter to explain the reasons why you would like to receive the sacrament early. 4. What is the process to be confirmed? Answer: Teens should be praying at home with their families, attending mass regularly and engaging in parish life. Preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation takes two years. For the first year of formation, you need to participate in Lifeteen (at least 75% attendance) or be enrolled in a Catholic High School. Then in the second year of preparation you need to attend 8 es in addition to the confirmation retreat. For Parents 5. What does it mean as a parent to commit to being the primary educator of the faith for your teen? Answer: God does not call us to know everything; God calls us to have a personal relationship with Him! To be the primary educator of the faith means that you take your teen to mass regularly and pray together. You model loving behavior toward God, self and others. Even if you don t know very much about the faith, you commit to learning the faith with your teen.
Registration Information 6. How do I register? Answer: To register you will need to have a copy of your baptism certificate or a rough date of your baptism at St. Louise, a completed registration form and signed guidelines sheet, a completed retreat permission slip, and the Confirmation preparation fee. You can register in the following ways: 1. At the mandatory parent meeting 2. By appointment with Cesar Galindo (call 425-598-4381 or email youthconfirmation@stlouise.org to make an appointment) 3. At the Parish office Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, 9:30 to 5:00. 4. By mailing the completed packet to the parish office St. Louise Catholic Church Atten: Cesar Galindo-Legaria 141 156 th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98007 The deadline for registration is Friday September 28 th. 7. Why do I need to bring my baptism certificate? What if I lost it? Answer: In order to present you to receive the second sacrament of initiation in Confirmation, we are required to verify that you are a baptized catholic by receiving a copy of your baptism certificate. If you have lost your baptism certificate, simply contact the church at which you were baptized, and have them send you an official copy. If you were baptized in the United States this should probably take one to two weeks. If you were baptized outside the United States, the process is the same, but it may take a month or more to receive the document. 8. What if the place I was baptized does not have a record of my baptism? Answer: If the church you were baptized at does not have the record of your baptism there is an affidavit process that we can help you with. Please let us know as soon as possible, as this will take more time to complete. 9. What do I do if I do not have the money for the fee? No person will ever be denied a sacrament due to an inability to pay. If you have concerns about the fees, please contact Cesar. Confirmation Mass and Sponsor Questions 10. When is Confirmation Mass? Answer: The Confirmation Mass will be in February, 2019. The Archdiocese will notify us of the exact date sometime in November, 2018. 11. Do I need a sponsor for Confirmation? Answer: Yes you need one sponsor for Confirmation. 12. Who is eligible to be a sponsor? Your sponsor needs to be someone who attends mass every week, has received the sacraments of baptism, first eucharist and confirmation. If the sponsor is married, the marriage must have taken
place in the Catholic Church. A sponsor cannot be a parent or a boyfriend or a girlfriend of the candidate for Confirmation. 13. What if I don t know anyone who is eligible to be a sponsor? Contact Cesar and he can help you find someone. C O N F I R M A T I O N S C H E D U L E Immediate Preparation 2 0 1 8-2 0 1 9 Sunday Sept. 9 Mandatory Information Meeting with Candidates and Parents Parish Hall, 10:00 11:30 es will be in the St Louise School Library 2:30 4:00 Sunday, Oct. 7 Sunday, Oct. 21 Sunday, Oct. 28 Sunday, Nov. 4 Sunday, Nov. 18 Friday, Nov. 30 Sunday, Dec. 2 Sunday, Jan. 6 Sunday, Jan. 13 Sunday, Jan. 27 Monday, Feb. 4 Confirmation Retreat (mandatory) Sacrament preparation with sponsors School library, 2:30 8pm. Plan to attend 6pm mass and dinner. Confirmation rehearsal with sponsors Church, 6:30 7:30 * * * * You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be my witnesses ACTS 1:8 * * * * For more information please contact: Cesar Galindo-Legaria, Confirmation Coordinator youthconfirmation@stlouise.org 425-598-4381
For Parents: My student is discerning the Sacrament of Confirmation What can I do? If you are the driver of your student please be sure to arrive on time!! We have them for such a short time that every moment is precious. We also encourage students to stay for the 6:00pm mass and sit together as a community. If your family does not already regularly attend Mass at a different time, we invite you to attend the 6:00pm Mass with your student! Make this time of discernment and Confirmation a priority in your family life, as well as in the life of your student. Parents are their children s primary catechists, and are BY FAR the most influential force in their children s lives we cannot prepare your child for Confirmation without your help! We encourage you to join your student in discussion regarding the topics we cover in class. Your student will be asked some of the following questions this year, which they will in turn be asking you these questions are designed to begin regular conversation about faith in your home and to help your child know WHY their faith is important! It may be helpful for you as a parent to begin pondering your answers now: Why is/are your parent(s) Catholic? What is a favorite scripture story of your parent(s)? Why? What would your parent(s) consider to be one of their memorable moments of faith? What is a favorite form of prayer for your parent(s)? Who taught them this? What family faith rituals do you celebrate and where did they originate? How would someone observing your family for a day know you were people of faith? A Catholic family? Encourage your student to fulfill all of the course expectations. When you and your student sign and return the Confirmation Prep Course Guidelines, you have committed to supporting your student in ALL aspects of the Confirmation Preparation program, including program-specific events, and in your student s chosen ministry. If for some reason your student is having difficulties fulfilling the expectations for the course, encourage them contact Cesar directly he is more than happy to set up a time to talk with them about their particular situation! Finally, offer prayers of support and encouragement!! Your student is making a very important decision by choosing to be Confirmed. It is not always the easiest spiritual journey, so your love and support goes a long way!
Sacrament of Confirmation Sponsor Requirements and Expectations A sponsor must be a confirmed and practicing Catholic that is 18 years old or older. Look for a person who lives out their faith in their daily life. Someone who expresses their faith in the way they care about and treat people. A sponsor may not be the candidate s mother or father. However the candidate s parents can be a sponsor to other candidates. A godparent from baptism is a good choice. A Confirmation sponsor is a person who is a good listener, prayerful, open, dependable, loving, and is comfortable sharing their faith. The sponsor must be willing to make the time and be committed to take this faith journey with the candidate as a guide and as a friend. A few words to the Candidate Selecting a sponsor that lives close would be ideal because they are expected meet with you and be able to provide support to you outside of our events. If you select a sponsor who is not local you need to select an additional proxy sponsor and submit another Sponsor Information form. Your sponsor is expected to be present at the Confirmation: Sponsor Night and Presentation of Candidates at the 6pm Mass on Sunday, January 27 th, the Confirmation Mass Rehearsal (Feb. 4), and of course the Confirmation Mass (TBD). Just remember that being asked to be someone s sponsor is an honor; please don t think it would be an imposition to ask. Being a sponsor is a great opportunity to grow in faith. Prayerfully consider your choice of a sponsor and invite them as soon as possible. Your sponsor s information is due with your registration, but please let Cesar know if you think you may need more time. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you choose your sponsor. Pray also for the person that you will be asking that, moved by the same Spirit, they will accept the role with a prayerful, enthusiastic response.
St. Louise Parish Confirmation Preparation Course Guidelines 2018-2019 Attend all Confirmation Preparation events, including the Confirmation retreat (Nov. 30 Dec. 2). Please arrive shortly before all scheduled events. You need to attend all 8 confirmation classes. When you complete the online registration for our program, you will be asked to select a ministry in which you will serve in this year. We will give you more information in class about opportunities to serve in our parish. Service hours can be redeemed for your ministry at 1 hour per Mass served. Some of the opportunities are listed ext. We expect you to start participating in ministry in November 2018. o Ushers o Eucharistic Ministers o Ministers of the Word o Sacristans o Music Ministers Make an honest effort to be open and to fully, consciously and actively participate in our preparation activities. You cannot use you cell phone during class. We have read and understand the terms of the Confirmation Preparation Guidelines. As a Confirmation Candidate, I agree to abide by and uphold these guidelines during my time in the Confirmation Preparation Program at St. Louise. I understand that if for any reason I find I cannot fulfill these guidelines, I will schedule a time to meet with Cesar to discuss my situation as soon as possible. Candidate s Printed Name Candidate s Signature Date As the parent of a Confirmation Candidate, I understand that the journey toward Confirmation is my child s decision, and it will be their choice whether or not to receive at the end of their participation in classes. I agree to support my child in their discernment of the Sacrament of Confirmation by affirming their active participation in program-specific events, Life Teen events and in their chosen ministry. I will encourage my child to contact Cesar directly with any questions or concerns they may have regarding their participation and progress in the Confirmation Preparation Program, and I will pray for and encourage them in their spiritual journey towards a transformation of the heart. Parent s Printed Name Parent s Signature Date
Youth Confirmation Registration/ Inscripción para la Confirmación YEAR 2 Last Name/Apellido: First & Middle Name/Primer Nombre: Place of Baptism (include baptismal certificate) (If the candidate was baptized at St. Louise Church all we need is the date of Baptism.) Name of Church: Date of Birth/Fecha de Nacimiento: / / Address of Church: Grade/Grado: School/Escuela: City: State: Candidate s Email/Correo: Zip Code: Candidate s Mobile #/Número de teléfono móvil: Date of Baptism: / / T-Shirt Size/Tamaño de camiseta: Home Mailing Address/Dirección de casa: City/Ciudad: Zip: Has your family completed a Parish Census Card in the past 12 months/su familia ha cumplido una tarjeta de censo para la parroquia este ano? Yes/Si No Not sure/no sé Father s Name (First, Middle, Last)/ Nombre completo del Padre: Mother s Name (First, Middle, Last)/ Nombre completo del Madre: Email/Correo: Mother s Maiden Name/Apellido bautismal de la madre: Cell#/ #Móvil : ( ) - Email/Correo: Cell# / # Móvil: ( ) - Ningún estudiante será rechazado por razón financiera. Si requieres asistencia financiera/quieres establecer un plan del pago mensual, por favor contacta a nuestro coordinador del programa (información del contacto abajo). No student will EVER be turned away due for financial reasons. If you need financial assistance/to set up a payment plan please contact our Confirmation Coordinator (see contact information below). COST: $150 Cash Check If you have any questions please contact/ Si tienes preguntas, por favor contacta a: Cesar Galindo-Legaria 425-598-4381 youthconfirmation@stlouise.org
Archdiocese of Seattle Parent/Guardian Consent Form and Liability Waiver Participant s Name: Date of Birth: Parent/Guardian s Name: Home Address: Home Phone: Work Phone: e-mail: I, (Parent/Guardian), grant permission for my child, (Child s Name), to participate in this organization-sponsored event that requires transportation to a location away from the organization site. This activity will take place under the guidance and direction of organization employees and/or volunteers from St. Louise Parish. A brief description of the activity follows: Type of event: Confirmation Retreat 2018 Location of event: Camp Arnold, 33712 Webster Rd E, Eatonville, WA 98328 Individual(s) in charge: Annarose O'Brien-Wilson, Youth Minister Date and time of departure: Friday, Nov. 30, 6:00pm Return: TBD Mode of transportation to and from event: Cost: _ in _ cluded in regist _ ration fee (Name of Organization) Sunday, Dec. 2 around 12:00pm _ As parent and/or legal guardian, I remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above named minor participant. I agree on behalf of myself, my child named herein, or our heirs, successors and assigns, to hold harmless and defend (Organization) St. Louise Parish, its officers, directors and agents, and the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle, chaperones, or representatives associated with the event, from any and all actions, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and all consequential damage arising from or in connection with my child attending the event or in connection with any illness or injury or cost of medical treatment in connection therewith, and I agree to compensate the organization, its officers, directors and agents, and the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle, chaperones, or representatives associated with the event for reasonable attorney s fees and expenses arising therewith.
Participant s Name: Medical Matters: I hereby warrant that to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of my child. Emergency Medical Treatment: In the event of an emergency, I hereby give permission to transport my child to a hospital for emergency medical or surgical treatment. I wish to be advised prior to any further treatment by the hospital or doctor. In the event of an emergency and you are unable to reach me at the above numbers, contact: Name: Relationship: Family doctor: Phone: Phone: Family Health Plan Carrier: Policy #: Other Medical Treatment: In the event it comes to the attention of the organization, its officers, directors and agents and the Seattle Archdiocese, chaperones, or representatives associated with the event that my child becomes ill with symptoms such as headache, vomiting, sore throat, fever, diarrhea, I want to be called collect (with phone charges reversed to myself). Medications: My child is taking medication at present. My child will bring all such medications necessary in well-labeled containers, and deliver them to the chaperone in charge. Names of medications and concise directions for seeing that the child takes such medications, including dosage and frequency of dosage are as follows: No medication of any type whether prescription or non-prescription, may be administered to my child unless the situation is life-threatening and emergency treatment is required. I hereby grant permission for non-prescription medication such as acetaminophen, throat lozenges, cough syrup, to be given to my child, if deemed appropriate.
Participant s Name: Specific Medical Information: (The organization will take reasonable care to see that the following information will be held in confidence) Allergic reactions (medications, foods, plants, insects, etc.): Immunizations: date of last tetanus/diphtheria immunization: Does child have a medically prescribed diet? Any physical limitations? Is child subject to chronic homesickness, emotional reactions to new situations, sleepwalking, bedwetting, fainting? Has child recently been exposed to contagious disease or conditions, such as mumps, measles, chickenpox, etc.? If so, date and disease or condition: You should be aware of these special medical conditions of my child: Photograph and Video Consent: From time to time, pictures and video may be taken of youth ministry/parish/school events and gatherings. We would like to able to use these photographs and videos for flyers, parish and diocesan publications, and the ministry website. Written consent of both the student and the parent/guardian is required. Names will not be posted unless written authorization is given by the student and parent/guardian, and then only first names will be used. If there are concerns about pictures or videos posted on the website, please contact the organization or webmaster, and they will promptly be removed. I, the parent/guardian of this youth _ (name) authorize and give full consent, without limitation or reservation, to _St. Louise Parish _ (organization) to publish any photograph or video in which the above named student appears while participating in any program associated with St. Louise Parish. There will be no compensation for use of any photograph or video at the time of publication or in the future. Student Signature: