CONFIRMATION ProcessYouth will be invited to begin the immediate preparation process for Confirmation in the spring of 8th grade and will celebrate Confirmation in the fall of 9th grade. The months in between will be filled with the formational sessions and activities laid out below. Although youth may be confirmed in 9th grade their catechetical formation began years prior. Older teens who have not yet been confirmed and those who have not regularly attended PSR but are seeking to be confirmed may be asked to participate in additional formation to ensure readiness for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
|
Attend OrientationComplete and return the information/intention forms that were sent to you and attend the orientation session on April 28, 2024 at 10:30 pm. Submit Confirmation FeeThe confirmation fee supplements the various components of our confirmation program. Please attach this sheet with your fee and turn in to the parish office.
Attend Summer GatheringYour journey of discipleship began with baptism. With the nice summer weather, water and the Spirit are our focus at this gathering on July 25, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Participate in Rite of EnrollmentJune 2 Express your desire to be confirmed during one of the Sunday liturgies. More details below.
Register & Attend PSRRegister & Attend Sunday Morning Youth Ministry Formation Sessions. Sessions begin Sunday, September 8, 2024. Those preparing for Confirmation are expected to attend all the formation sessions held Sunday mornings from 10:30-11:50am leading up to the celebration of the sacrament. Registration link below.
"Catechetical formation should lead up to and follow the steps of the initiation process" ~ from The National Directory for Catechesis Select a SponsorChoosing a confirmation sponsor is an important decision. There are many aspects to consider. Here are some tips and information to aid sponsors in their roles. After a candidate has chosen their sponsor, please inform us of their choice by submitting the sponsor selection form. Then request that the candidate ask their sponsor to please complete and submit this sponsor certificate verifying their eligibility to be a sponsor. If you need assistance in selecting a sponsor, please contact Cathy Kasza. Attend Speaker SessionAttend, along with your parent and sponsor, the session on Sunday, September (date and time TBD) at Holy Spirit Parish. Guest Speaker will speak on Initiation into Community as confirmation is a path to peace and justice. |
Attend Confirmation RetreatOctober 20, 2024 @ 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Candidates with a parent or sponsor spend the day deepening their relationship with Jesus and others. Register for the Confirmation retreat at the link below. Celebrate the Sacrament of ReconciliationAll candidates must celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation close to the time of their confirmation. Below is a list of the opportunities at Holy Spirit:
Act of ContritionMy God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Select a Confirmation NameFor information on how to choose to a confirmation name,
Once you have made choice, please fill in the Confirmation Name Form.
Participate in Rehearsal for Confirmation LiturgyRehearsal for candidates and sponsors will take place before the liturgy. See the information below under Arrival Time. Confirmation Liturgy
|