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Confirmation |
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Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation,
Eucharist and Confirmation is a two-year process. Children
are to be in religious education or faith formation classes
one year prior to the year in which the sacrament is
to be received. |
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Preparing students for the Sacrament of Confirmation involves
a partnership among the youth, their families, parishioners,
catechists, and staff.
In seventh grade, the foundations of faith formation
are presented in a classroom setting with an emphasis on
Church history, prayer, sacraments, and an ongoing exploration
of sacred scripture.
In eighth grade, students strengthen their faith
by delving deeper into Catholic teachings and traditions. Emphasis
is placed on the exploration of sacred scripture and the
sacrament of Confirmation. Throughout the year,
students are encouraged to develop their understanding of
their commitment to the promises made for them at Baptism,
and to discern the meaning of Confirmation in their lives.
This year, we have developed a special track for students
of high school age who want to enter into preparation for
the Sacrament of Confirmation. Students who attend this
program are usually ones that have moved to the Archdiocese
of Washington from a diocese that celebrates the sacrament
within the high school years. If your child not meet this
criterion, please contact the Director of Religious Education,
Judith A. Brusseau, so that she may guide you through the
process.
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| Basic
Program Requirements |
- A Roman Catholic Baptismal certificate
- Family must be registered in the parish
- Student must attend religious education in seventh and
eighth grades (in a parish program or in a Catholic school)
- Full participation in the sacramental preparation process
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| Specific
Requirements for Confirmation |
- Registration in the confirmation program
- Completion of 2 years of religious education in a parish
program or in a Catholic school (See guidelines for R.E.,
Holy Trinity School, and Private Catholic School Students)
- Attendance at all sacramental preparation classes, special
sessions and retreat
- Parent participation at two evening workshops
- Completion of community service hours
- Completion of community service reflection
- Affirmation of baptismal name or selection of confirmation
name
- Completion of saint reflection
- Selection of sponsor:
- Sponsor must be a confirmed Catholic 16 years of age
or older.
- Sponsor must be active in his/her faith and Christian
life (active participation means that the sponsor regularly
attends Mass and is involved in the mission of the parish).
- Sponsor may not be the candidate’s father or mother
(preferably, the sponsor is someone outside of the immediate
family).
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| Registration
Packet 2007– 2008 1 |
| A completed registration packet includes the registration form with sponsor information, the retreat permission form, baptism certificate and fee. |
| Both the Registration Form and Retreat Permisison Form require the parent's/guardian and child's signatures. Please print and complete the forms with original signatures. |
Note: The Registration Packet
contains identical information available individually
by topic as listed
below. |
| Upcoming
Dates 2008 |
| Marchr12: |
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Session 4 - Candidates Only |
| April 1: |
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Letters Due |
| April
13: |
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Confirmation Retreat and Pot-Luck Celebration |
| April 20: |
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Service Hours and Reflection Due |
| April 20 and 27: |
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Candidate Interviews - at the Parish
Center |
| May
4 and 11 : |
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Confirmation Celebration |
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| Resources |
- For Candidates
- For Parents
- For Sponsors
- For Confirmation Team
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| 1 PDF
file requires Adobe
Reader |
