We received an update on March 30 that the Archdiocese has postponed all confirmation Masses through April. This includes our own date on April 28. More information will be coming soon about future dates and what confirmation will look like this year. Please be patient as we work through the details.

As a result, the Rite of Sending, Guardian Angel revelation/reception, and rehearsal set for April 19 is also postponed. Again, more information to come.

These events are not simply cancelled; candidates will be confirmed in the Spirit. It's just a matter of when. And the good news is- God knows exactly when! Surely this is a difficult time in life. Our faith reminds us that the Lord holds our future. We may not understand what is happening or how long this will last, but God sure does. Trust in the Lord with all your heart! He directs our paths.

Confirmation Preparation

When a young person feels ready to affirm the promises their parents made for them at Baptism and to complete their initiation into full members of the Catholic Church, youth are encouraged to begin the 2-year preparation process. The first year is called “Level 1” and the second year is “Level 2.”

Once enrolled in the Confirmation preparation, youth are to:

• Attend small and large group sessions
  • 11-12 per year
  • meet in the home of the small group leader
  • most groups meet on Sunday evenings
• Read the material in the candidate handbook (Chosen)
• Attend 1 retreat per year
  • Level 1 evening retreat on a Wednesday in the fall
  • Level 2 overnight retreat on a Saturday morning to Sunday morning in the fall.
• Group and individual service projects
  • Level 1 – Donut Sunday
  • Level 2- House of Charity and Lenten Fish Fry
• Meet and discuss preparations with their sponsor 2-3 times per year
• Participate in the sacraments, especially weekend Mass

In-home groups, led by volunteer catechists, are at the heart of the process. Groups meet approximately twice per month to study our faith, discuss, and share their own faith experiences. Parents, sponsors, and Guardian Angel prayer partners also play crucial roles in supporting youth in their preparation for Confirmation.

For more details you can also visit this page on our website - click here.
 

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