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SAINT COLUMBA PARISH
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Would you buy a house . . .
. . .and never move into it?
PARENTS are the most
INFLUENTIAL and
IMPORTANT mentors
in shaping their
child’s faith.
HOW DO PARENTS
SHAPE THEIR
CHILD’S
FAITH?
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HOW DO PARENTS
SHAPE THEIR
CHILD’S FAITH?
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HOW DO PARENTS
SHAPE THEIR
CHILD’S FAITH?
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HOW DO PARENTS
SHAPE THEIR
CHILD’S FAITH?
Parents are the most Influential and Important mentors
In shaping their child’s faith.
SAINT COLUMBA PARISH
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SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Why is this sacrament called
CONFIRMATION?
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
A reminder:
I’m calling to confirm your appointment for . . .
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Every SACRAMENT is about GOD’S INITIATIVE.
GOD makes the first move and then we respond.
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SERVICE is the language of
loving response to others.
RESPONSIBILITY is being RESPONSIVE.
The desire to help others and make a difference is a sign of personal
maturity.
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PRAYER is the language of loving response to God.
MASS is the PERFECT PRAYER.
The ability to pray the Mass faithfully is a
sign of spiritual maturity.
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WISDOMUNDERSTANDING
COUNSELFORTITUDE
KNOWLEDGEPIETY
FEAR OF THE LORD
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PRACTICALITIES: WHAT IS NEEDED?
SAINT REPORT WITH CANDIDATE FORM –
Due date for SAINT REPORT with
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE FORM IS THE
FIRST WEEK IN NOVEMBER (IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING ALL SAINTS DAY). The
Confirmation Candidate Form should be
attached to the saint report.
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SPONSOR FORM
DUE DATE for SPONSOR FORM IS
NOVEMBER 18. This needs to be filled out
by the chosen sponsor and both SIGNED
and SEALED by the sponsor’s parish
church. THE SPONSOR CANNOT BE THE
PARENT. A SPONSOR MUST BE AT
LEAST 16 YEARS OLD AND MUST
FAITHFULLY WORSHIP AND LIVE THE
CATHOLIC FAITH.
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SERVICE FORM
DUE DATE for SERVICE HOUR FORM IS DECEMBER 4. THE $50 SACRAMENTAL FEE is also due on this day if it was not paid with the tuition fee.
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CONFIRMATION RETREAT:
Sunday, January 21#1 9am – 12 Noon
RETREAT GROUP #1: 19 SD-SC 8 Mrs. Anna Forlenza3 Educated in other School Programs
15 8 TH RM 1 Mrs. Susan Landaira15 8 TH RM 2 Mrs. Jane Walker/Grace Gocha15 8 WN RM 1 Mr. Patrick O’Mara69/139
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CONFIRMATION RETREAT:
Sunday, January 21#2 12:30 – 3:30pm
RETREAT GROUP #2: 8 8 SA RM 1 Mr. Peter Nelson14 8 WE RM 1 Mr. Michael Ward8 RCIA TN RM 4 Mrs. Barbara Falcone
13 8 TN RM 8 Mrs. Kathleen Cornett14 8 TN RM 2 Mrs. Stacey Buyes20 8 TN RM 1 Mr. John Thompson70/139
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CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL: Tuesday, April 17th at 7:30 pm in Church with sponsor
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Friday, April 20th 4:30 pm arrival in Gym, Confirmation at 5:30 pm in Church
19 SD-SC 8 Mrs. Anna Forlenza3 Educated in other School Programs
15 8 WE RM 1 Mr. Michael Ward8 RCIA TN RM 4 Mrs. Barbara Falcone
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GROUP A
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 18th at 6:00 pm in Church
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Saturday, April 21st - 9:00 am arrival in Gym, Confirmation at 10:00 am in Church
19 8 TN RM 1 Mr. John Thompson19 8 TN RM 2 Mrs. Stacey Buyes
8 8 SA RM 1 Mr. Peter Nelson45
GROUP B
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 18th at 7:30 pm in Church
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Saturday,April 21st -12:30 pm arrival in Gym, Confirmation at 1:30 pm in Church
15 8 TH RM 1 Mrs. Susan Landaira15 8 TH RM 2 Mrs. Jane Walker/Grace Gocha17 8 WN RM 1 Mr. Patrick O’Mara
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GROUP C
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Fee $50: retreat, purchase of robe, anointing photo, certificate
Comprehensive Assessment: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Feb. 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th
ST. DENIS-ST. COLUMBA : Archdiocesan Exam
Confirmation Name and Saint Report: Each candidate needs a saint’s name or a derivative of a saint’s name. The name given at Baptism can be used, assuming it is a saint’s name. Due date was first week in November. Final date for all Confirmation requirements is on or before Dec. 1st.
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Rehearsal: One Hour Long (check Group for day & specific time)
Robes and Dress Code: Students will bemeasured for Confirmation robe (Wk of Dec 4th).
Robes will be distributed at the rehearsal. You are purchasing the robe and therefore it is yours to keep. The following should be worn beneath the robes:BOYS: Dress shirt, pants, and shoes; NO jeans or sneakers, or casual footwear. GIRLS: Dress, skirt and blouse, or dress pants and blouse, with appropriate dress shoes and hose; NO jeans, sneakers or casual footwear.
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Robes and Dress Code (continued):Sponsors: Business attire that is modestby Catholic standards and expresses
Christian dignity is appropriate attire. The sponsor should be present for the rehearsal. If not possible, a
parent substitutes and informs sponsor of responsibilities expected during rite of Confirmation including appropriate dress.
Planning celebration afterwards:Expect approximately one hour-and-a-half to two hours for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation and photo taking.