Confirmation: "Come, Holy Spirit!"
Update: As we prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation program here in our parish, under the guidance of the Archdiocese of Seattle, we were asked to consider the proposal of lowering the age of Confirmation. Archbishop Sartain has asked Pastors and Ministers to help ensure that more youth understand the grace received from the Holy Sacrament. Please visit the Archdiocese of Seattle Website for further reading on the Theology of Confirmation.
To all families with youth in Middle School 6th, 7, & 8th graders and High School 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders: As you plan for the new school year 2019-2020, remember to include your Religious Education Formation and start getting involved in the Parish Life of our Community...THIS IS WHERE THE JOURNEY OF THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION BEGINS.
We will keep you posted of further details each week as we continue to plan for the Journey. Be assured that this will take considerable prayer and discernment before we can implement the plans.
*The information provided below was current for the 2018-2019 school year. It will be updated as new information becomes available for 2019-2020.
To all families with youth in Middle School 6th, 7, & 8th graders and High School 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders: As you plan for the new school year 2019-2020, remember to include your Religious Education Formation and start getting involved in the Parish Life of our Community...THIS IS WHERE THE JOURNEY OF THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION BEGINS.
We will keep you posted of further details each week as we continue to plan for the Journey. Be assured that this will take considerable prayer and discernment before we can implement the plans.
*The information provided below was current for the 2018-2019 school year. It will be updated as new information becomes available for 2019-2020.
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 (2018-2019), all Candidates and their parent MUST attend our Confirmation Information Meeting. Confirmation Registration packets will be distributed and filled out at this meeting. The Confirmation program begins with a mandatory three-day retreat. Regular classes begin on the following Sunday in the Parish Hall. Confirmation Schedule will be announced at the Confirmation Information Meeting. Please call the Youth Office for more inquiries. Confirmation Retreat Information Check back for 2019-2020 information 
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