Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2021 on your reception of the sacrament of Confirmation. You have been sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. This is not the end of your faith journey but only the beginning. We look forward to seeing you all at Mass and living your Catholic faith out in the World. God bless each of you as you continue to grow in the next part of your spiritual journeys. 

Due Sunday, October 11th- Session 1: Life Is Choices
Due Sunday, October 25th- Session 2: What's Holding You Back?
Due Sunday, November 8th- Session 3: The Jesus Question
Due Sunday, November 22nd- Session 4: The Prayer Process
Due Sunday, December 6th- Session 5: The Bible
Due Sunday, December 20th- Session 6: Relationships
Due Sunday, January 10th - Session 7: The Eucharist
Due Sunday, January 24th - Session 8: The Holy Spirit 
Due Sunday, February 7th- Session 9: The Church
Due Sunday, February 21st- Session 10: Confirmation
Due Sunday, March 7th- Session 11: Made for Mission
Due Sunday, March 21st- Session 12: Holiness Is Possible 
 

For every Catholic, participation in Parish Life is both a right and a duty. The church is spiritually strong and vibrant to the extent that the Baptized members of the Parish community live their faith and share it with others. In Confirmation, the candidate is agreeing to enter into that Parish community, so it is proper that he or she prepare for that serious obligation in the Parish setting.

Confirmation brings to fullness that life in the Holy Spirit into which we were first initiated at Baptism. Therefore, a comprehensive preparation for Confirmation necessitates proper planning of curriculum, serious catechist-formation, Clergy participation, parental involvement, and the prayerful support of the total Parish community.

Program components include liturgy, study, service, and retreat. Beyond just catechesis, our Parish program includes significant service project experiences; a spiritual retreat for enhanced religious formation; education in liturgy fostering active participation on the part of the candidates in special liturgies and celebrations of the Eucharist; and a Confirmation interview to develop mutual relationships and understanding of the candidates’ readiness and willingness to be confirmed.

Confirmation is not a Sacrament that is chosen for us as in Baptism. It is a serious choice we must make on our own. It is a commitment we make to live in the fullness of faith. Such a commitment requires careful preparation and the support of the family and Parish community.