Confirmation Preparation
Eighth Grade Confirmation Preparation will take place in conjunction with the 8th grade year of religious education.
In addition to Sunday Mass attendance, students will write a Confirmation Letter, due on March 7th, engage in one parish and one community service hours project (which will be planned and carried out by parents and students working together in small groups), and a retreat. Invitations and registrations for Confirmation Preparation will be given to Candidates at the meeting on Saturday, September 14, 2019.
Important Confirmation Preparation Dates:
Mandatory
Saturday,September 14, 2019
Parents with Children–9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. in the Classic Gym: First meeting to plan service projects.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Parents with Children–9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. in the Classic Gym: Second meeting to plan service projects.
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Rite of Welcoming for Confirmation Candidates at 11:00 A.M. Mass.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Confirmation Retreat–9:30 A.M. in Chapel Hall, followed by 4:00 pm Mass in the Church.
Confirmation Projects Due, Group Presentations. Confirmation letters due.
Confirmation Practice–April 30, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the church.
May Crowning – May 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Religious Education 8th Grade students will participate in May Crowning.
Confirmation–Tuesday, May 5,2020 at 7:00 pm in the church.