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Confirmation
For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. CCC1285
Year One Formation: Pillars of the Faith p.1
Year Two Formation: Pillars of the Faith p.2
Immediate Preparation for Confirmation
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For Adolescent Confirmation Contact:
Rufino Brillantes
For Adult Confirmation Contact:
David Walsh
Archdiocesan Confirmation Guidelines and Resources
Prerequisites:
Year One Formation
Pillars of the Faith p.1
(Creed, Sacraments, Morality, Prayer)
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Expectation of Participation:
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Participation in ongoing systematic catechesis
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Minimum: 70% attendance​
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Full conscious and active participation in weekly Sunday liturgical and sacramental life of the Church
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Active participation in the mission of the Church
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Consistent living of the moral life
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Engagement in personal and communal prayer​​
Year Two Formation
Pillars of the Faith p.2
(Creed, Sacraments, Morality, Prayer)
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Expectation of Participation:
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A retreat at the beginning of formation focused on building community in Christ
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A retreat prior to the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation
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Candidate formational sessions
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Minimum: 70% attendance​
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Opportunities for service and reflection on the meaning of service as part of the discipleship
Immediate Preparation for Confirmation
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Choosing:​
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Confirmation Saint Name
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Confirmation Sponsors
Reviewing:
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The Holy Spirit
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Pentecost
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Early Church
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Fruits of the Spirit
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Gifts of the Spirit
Receiving:
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Anointing Rite of Confirmation
Confirmation Dates & Information
Confirmation Rehearsal:
(2024) (TBD)
Confirmation Mass: (2024) (TBD)
SSJ Confirmation Retreat 2023
Valentine's Dinner & Dance 2023
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