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The Confirmation calendar will be available to download in August.
If your son or daughter has missed a few Faith Formation classes over the years-we welcome you.
If on the fence about the Catholic Faith-we welcome you.
If so excited to receive even more of the Grace that was first given at Baptism-we welcome you.
What Confirmation will be:
What Confirmation will not be:
Here are some details:
-Confirmation is for those students in 12th grade (including Xavier and St. Mary students).
Pre-Requistists: Baptism, First Reconcilation, and First Communion Sacraments as well as participation in yearly formation through a parish or Catholic high school.
-Baptismal Certificates will be need for those who did not received Baptism at Holy Spirit Parish (Holy Angels or Holy Name). Please email a copy of those certificates to Nancy at: [email protected]
-In October and November, each Confirmation student will go through an Interview Process.
-There will be a parent/Confirmandi meeting in late September where we will discuss Confirmation and the role of the Sponsor, parent and Confirmandi! Stay Tuned for the date.
-Students will need to pick out a Confirmation Sponsor- someone who is a practicing, Confirmed. Catholic. This person does not need to be local or attend any classes. They cannot be a parent.
-Sponsor Welcome Letter: HERE!
-Sponsors and Students will work together to complete four discussions on the Pillars of the Catholic Church (virtual or in-person).
- For the Confirmandi: There will also be several in-person sessions along with a retreat to attend on a Saturday in January from 4:30p-10:30p.
-Students also get to pick out a Confirmation Saint Name and write a letter to Bishop Ricken requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation.
-Mass will be held at Holy Spirit Kimberly, Parish, Date is TBD over the summer, based on the Diocesan schedule. Here is information on the Dress Code for Confirmation