Confirmation
Denise Walsh
How can Denise be contacted?
Please call the Parsih Office at 651-784-3015 or through email.
What is Confirmation Preparation?The process of preparation begins in the ninth grade, with students celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of their tenth grade year. The process emphasizes three main areas critical to becoming active Catholics:
The format for this two-year process is that of two sessions, ranging anywhere from 7 to 10 weeks. Each session will contain group meetings, as well as some large group activities. The Lectionary (the book of the Sunday Scripture readings), speakers, outreach projects and other resources will serve as the main sources of group discussion and activities.
- Discussion of life as we live it in relationship to God and community.
- The need to be responsible stewards of the gifts we have been given, with emphasis on looking at how we can give back to God and to our community.
- The recognition of our past traditions as they lend themselves to our current faith development.
April 10, 2008 – 7:00 pm
Frequently Asked Questions for Confirmation……..
1. How many people can we bring? A: As many as you like! However, each candidate is allowed one half of a pew which usually fits five or six people. More guests are welcome; they may sit in the sections not assigned to parishes.
2. What should candidates wear? A. A suit and tie or at least a shirt and tie and nice pants are appropriate for the guys. Pantsuits or dresses for the girls but please keep in mind the length and definitely no bare shoulders. No tennis shoes or blue jeans!
3. When should we be there? A. Please be there by 6:15 to get your seats and pick up your envelopes from Denise or helpers. Your envelope will contain your nametag, your certificate and information about Peer Ministry. There is no assigned seating – just an assigned section for our parish.
4. Where do we sit? A: We have reserved seating for Saint Josephs of Lino Lakes.
5. Can we take pictures? A: Photography or videotaping is not allowed during the ceremony but there are picture opportunities after the ceremony.
6. How long does the ceremony last? A: It is a full Mass and with so many people there, you should count on about 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
7. What is due before Confirmation? A: Please click here to see checklist.
8. What are the candidate’s responses to the Archbishop or priest? A: Please click here to see responses.
9. More information? Click here to go to the Archdicese's confirmation page.
10. Other questions?....Give Denise a call (651-784-3015) or shoot me an e-mail and she’ll be happy to help.
September
12 Catechist
Training
(Grade 9 & 10 Confirmation Leaders) 7-8:30 pm
19 Grade 9
Catechist
Training 7-8:30 pm
26 9-10th
Grade Parent /Teen Kickoff 7-8:30
pm –
Worship Space
3
Grade 9 groups
10 Grade 9 groups
14 GRADE 9 RETREAT (Required) Camp Wapo – Bring bag lunch
9:00 - 5:00 Check-in @ Gathering
Space
17 Grade 9 groups
24 Grade 9 Trick
or
Canning (Required)
31 No Session
(All
Soul’s Day)
7 Grade
10 Parent/Teen Retreat from 7-9 pm – No
Session for Grade 9
14 Grade 9 groups
21 No session
28 Grade 9 groups
and 10th Grade Sponsor/Candidate Night
5 Grade 9 groups
8-9 10TH
GRADE CONFIRMATION
9 Fair Trade
Service Event
12 Grade 9 groups
19 Grades 9-10
Shoebox
Project
January
2 Grade 10
Catechist
Training 7-8:30 pm
9 Grade 9
Parent/Teen
Retreat
16 Grade 10 groups
19-20 GRADE 10
CONFIRMATION RETREAT
#2
23 Catechist
In-service
27 Fair Trade
Service
Event
30 Grade 10 groups
February
6 Ash Wednesday
Service
13 Grades 9-10
Parents/Teens
at Parish
20 Grade 10 groups
27 Grade 10 groups
5 Grade 10 groups
9 Fair Trade
Service Event
12 Grade 10 groups
19 No Session
26 Grades 10
groups
April
10
Confirmation Ceremony - Cathedral
13 Confirmation
Receiving Rite at the
30 Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner
May
8-11 Boundary
Waters
Retreat (Grades 9-12)
18 Graduation
Mass
& Breakfast 9:30
