St. Joseph s Parish, Highland Creek 2018-2019 Confirmation Registration & Enrollment Package Dear Parents, We look forward to working with you and your children in preparation to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Our registration and enrollment process and requirements are outlined below. Parents & Confirmation Candidates: Complete the attached Registration Form and bring it with you to the Enrollment Mass on Tuesday, November 13 th at 7:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. Please come early to allow time for registration to be completed in advance of the mass starting. If your child was not baptised at St Joseph s Highland Creek a photocopy of his/her baptismal certificate is mandatory. Attend the Enrollment Mass during which the confirmation candidate will submit your Enrollment Form (within this package) and will be presented with your confirmation cross. Invite your sponsor and/or Godparent to join you and your parents for this mass. We look forward to seeing you on November 13 th at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions please email me at pastoral.associate@stjosephstoronto.org Regards, Donna M. Tomie Pastoral Associate Pastoral.associate@stjosephstoronto.org 416-282-0370 (ext.) 203 St. Joseph s Church, Highland Creek
Candidate s Information Full legal name of child: Confirmation Registration Form 2018-2019 St. Joseph s Parish, Highland Creek Surname First Name Middle Name(s) Date of Birth: City of Birth: Name of School & Grade: Name of Teacher: Student s Phone Number: Email: Your small group leaders will use your email address to remind you of your sessions and other important information. Please provide an address you or your parent checks regularly. Approximate Height (for gown rental): (feet) (inches) Gender: Male Female Where were you baptized? (please provide the name of church, date and address) *Important: If you were NOT baptized at St. Joseph s, Highland Creek, a copy of the candidate s Baptismal Certificate is mandatory. Where did you complete your First Reconciliation and First Communion? Confirmation Small Group meetings will be held monthly from January to April 2019 I am available for Confirmation meetings on (Check all that apply): Sunday afternoons immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Mass Monday evenings Tuesday evenings Wednesday evenings Thursday evenings I do not have a preference, place me wherever there is space Small group lists will be posted in the Narthex on the weekend of Is there anything else we should know about you? For example, learning challenges, serious allergies, special needs? Student s Signature: Date:
Parent s Information Full Legal Name and Maiden Name of the Mother: Last Name Maiden Name First Name Middle Name(s) Religion: Roman Catholic Other: None Present Address: Street City Postal Code Phone: Email: I am a parent of, or have legal custody of the child. Full Legal Name of the Father: Last Name First Name Middle Name(s) Religion: Roman Catholic Other: None Present Address: Same as the Mother Street City Postal Code Phone: Email: I am a parent of, or have legal custody of the child. To the Parents, There is no charge for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sacraments are a free gift of Christ. However, preparation programme costs money and so we are always grateful for any donation you could make to the parish to assist with this cost. Suggested donation of $30.00 helps cover the cost of the Confirmation workbook, gown rental and classroom supplies. If this amount represents an extreme financial burden to you, we would appreciate any amount you are able to give. Parent s Name: Phone # Parent s Email: Parent s Signature: Date:
Parent Volunteer Application Dear Parents, Without parent volunteers, the Confirmation small group meetings cannot take place. If you re interested in assisting to lead a small group, please provide your contact information below. Training, materials and a group leader s manual will be provided. This is structured where there are two parents per group and no experience necessary. All volunteers will need to be screened by the parish screening committee in order to work with our youth. We will work with you to conclude this process in a timely manner. Screening forms will be provided and completed at our Volunteer Information Meeting on Sunday, November 25 th at 1:00 p.m. in the church hall. Name: Phone #: Email: Do you have special needs experience? Yes No Classes will be taking place from January to April 2019 on a monthly basis. I am available on the following (please check the box/es) Sunday afternoons immediate following the 11:00 a.m. mass Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
CONFIRMANDI S COMMITMENT PLEASE BRING THIS WITH YOU TO YOUR ENROLLMENT MASS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 TH 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. NAME: SCHOOL: GRADE: I wish to enter into the 2018/19 preparation process for Confirmation at St. Joseph s Parish, Highland Creek. I am committed to participating fully in this process. Student s Signature Date
Eligibility of Sponsor/Godparent St. Joseph s Confirmation Sponsor Form 2018-2019 Canon 892 Insofar as possible, there is to be a godparent for the person to be confirmed; the godparent is to take care that the confirmed person behaves as a true witness of Christ and faithfully fulfills the obligations inherent in this sacrament. Canon 893 To perform the function of godparent/sponsor, a person must fulfill the conditions mentioned in canon 874 (see below). The following are the requirements in order for a Catholic to be a godparent/sponsor -At least 16 years of age -S/he has been fully initiated in the Catholic Church (received Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation) -In good standing with the Catholic Church: live a life of faith which befits the role to be undertaken; not under canonical penalty -Not the Father or Mother (Step Parent or Guardian) of the one to be confirmed -It is recommended that the sponsor be one of the candidate s baptismal Godparents b) It is recommended that the sponsor be one of the child s baptismal Godparents. God Parent s Information: Name of Candidate: Godparent (Full legal name): Last Name First Name Middle Name Current Parish: City: Present Address: Street City Postal Code Phone: Email: Declaration Fulfills the requirements of canon 874 I, the undersigned, declare that the information on this form is true and accurate. Name (Please print): Signature: Date: