By receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation,
you become a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church and continue
your faith development as a young person who has chosen to practice and
learn more about your Catholic Faith.
A Candidate prepares him/herself to receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation through the following practices in our
Catholic Faith:
1. Attending the Most Holy
Sacrifice of the Mass each weekend and returning your Mass Slips to us
each week. 
· This is a most special time
each week to be with Our Lord Jesus, to permit Him to become very close
to you through His Words and most especially in Holy Communion.
· Since many families travel
on weekends and over the Summer, the following website will help you find
a Church and Mass as you travel: 
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2. Completing 7th
Grade Confirmation Project by May 4, 2009. 
3. Performing 20 Hours of
Ministry of Service in the following areas:
· 10 Hours to helping your Community/Church
· 5 Hours to helping your Family
· 5 Hours helping to serve
others in the ministry of your Choice.
If you have chosen to perform your 20 hours of
service in only one of the above categories, you need to write a letter
to us explaining what you have chosen and your reasons for making this
choice. Your letters need to be approved and on file in the
Religious Education Office no later than April 01, 2009.
4. Writing a one-page typed
report for each of the above Service Categories.
· Please describe what you
did, whom you served, how you felt about this ministry of service, Why
did you choose this service, What were your expectations going in, How
did this service help you to be a better disciple, and Would you do this
service again.
6. Selecting a Confirmation
Name based on a specific Saint, and writing a
one-page typed biography about the Saint you have chosen.
· Please describe why you
chose this Saint and something about the Saint. Include basic
biographical details, interesting facts about your patron, and how your
patron can help you become an even better disciple. Be sure to identify
your Saint’s feast day.
· Following websites may be
helpful in selecting your Confirmation Name/Saint:
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7. Selecting your Confirmation
Sponsor, having him/her complete the Sponsor Form, and having it signed
and sealed by the Sponsor’s Parish Priest/Deacon.
8. Attending the Workshops and
Retreat during the Fall (September – October).
9. Meeting with one of our
Priests for a one-on-one session (interview) in September –
October. (Only scheduled after the Confirmation Packet has been
completed and returned to our Office.
Your
completed Confirmation Packet
must be returned to the Religious Education Office no later than
June 25, 2009!
