Confirmation: "Come, Holy Spirit!"
Confirmation enriches the baptized with the strength of the Holy Spirit so that they can better witness to Christ in word and deed (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], no. 1285). Anointed by the Holy Spirit at Confirmation, Christians strengthen their bond with the Church and become better equipped to carry out the Church’s mission of love and service.-United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
The Sacrament of Confirmation...
* welcomes us and deepens our belonging to the faith community
* deepens our relationship to God, as Creator, Redeemer and Spirit
* strengthens us as disciples
How do I know if I am ready?
None of us is ever ready, worthy or deserving of a sacrament. You need to be ready to be open to how God will strengthen you and continue to be present in your life. We can make an effort to be prepared to celebrate Confirmation in a way that shows our sincerity, we can participate all the way, making our responses come alive and keeping our eyes and ears ready to see what God is doing. the community is here to help you feel prepared.
The Sacrament of Confirmation...
* welcomes us and deepens our belonging to the faith community
* deepens our relationship to God, as Creator, Redeemer and Spirit
* strengthens us as disciples
How do I know if I am ready?
None of us is ever ready, worthy or deserving of a sacrament. You need to be ready to be open to how God will strengthen you and continue to be present in your life. We can make an effort to be prepared to celebrate Confirmation in a way that shows our sincerity, we can participate all the way, making our responses come alive and keeping our eyes and ears ready to see what God is doing. the community is here to help you feel prepared.
Confirmation Candidate Requirements
*Junior or Senior in High School *16 years or older *Received the following sacraments: Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation * Register with the Youth Office *Individual/Final Discernment Interview *Must attend ALL Retreats and Meetings *Must desire to love & serve the Lord Sponsor Requirements *Confirmed Practicing Catholic *Not a parent of the Candidate *Must be 18 years or older |
Sacramental Preparation: Confirmation
Sacramental preparation is needed for the final Sacrament of Initiation. The program is geared for eleventh and twelfth graders in High School, who are 16 years and older. Sacramental preparation for Confirmation starts with a three-day retreat, then continues with several Sunday meetings, and ends with a one-day final retreat before the celebration of Confirmation at Mass. Registration fee per youth is $75. A sponsor for each Confirmation candidate is required. Candidates should be enrolled in High School Youthlife attend Catholic School, or Vietnamese Youth programs during the year of Confirmation preparation. For those who are joining our HS Confirmation this year (2017-2018), all Candidates and their parent MUST attend our Confirmation Information Meeting on Nov. 5th (Sun), from 5-6 PM in the church. Confirmation Registration packets will be distributed and filled out at this meeting. The Confirmation program begins with a mandatory three-day retreat on Dec. 8th (Friday at 7 PM) to Dec. 10th (Sunday at Noon). Regular classes begin on the following Sunday (Dec. 17) from 5-7 PM in the Parish Hall. Confirmation Schedule will be announced at the Confirmation Information Meeting. Please call the Youth Office for more inquiries. 2017-2018 Confirmation Retreat Information The mandatory 3-day retreat for High School Confirmation started Friday, December 8th with 6:30 PM Mass for the Feast of Immaculate conception. Please arrive at 6 PM in the parish hall to drop off your sleeping bags and proceed to the church for mass. We will return to the parish hall right after mass to continue with our retreat. Permission forms are required to attend the retreat. Please be sure to bring it on the first day of retreat, as well as other requirements that need to be turned in (such as Sponsor Information blue form, copies of your baptismal and first communion certificates, and sacramental fee payment). Please remind your sponsor to join us on Saturday December 9th from 5-8 PM (sponsors attend the 5 PM mass with us). Please arrive on time. 
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