God Bless Our Confirmandi
who received the
Sacrament of Confirmation
on March 20, 2021
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TOP CCD CONFIRMATION PROFICIENCY TEST SCORES
Class of 2020 - 2021
Congratulations!
Katelyn Catherine Bayer
Ryan Anthony Delp
Joseph Adrian DePaola
Nicholas Edward DiSalvio
Kacie Anne Donahue
Louis Cosmas Himes
Brooke Catherine Setzer
Gianna Elizabeth Spinelli
Robert John Wood
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Listed below is a link for the Confirmation Mass - 10:00 AM - March 20, 2021
Please note:
1) This video cuts out at the 10 minute mark.
2) Unfortunately, the 2:00 PM Confirmation Mass was unable to be live-streamed and recorded.
We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.
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The following information will be updated for the Class of 2021 - 2022 when details are finalized.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Attend Mass regularly
- Attend religious education (CCD) classes faithfully and on time
- Submit Confirmation Seminar Registration Form to St. Bede's Office of Religious Education by (TBD)
- Attend the Confirmation Seminar with at least one parent (Option I = (Sunday) TBD) OR Option II = (Tuesday) (TBD).
- Attend the Mass for the Presentation of Candidates - TBD- during the 11:00 a.m. Mass
- Submit Candidate Profile, Sacramental Fee and Robe Fee to St. Bede's Office of Religious Education by (TBD)
- Submit Sponsor Eligibility Form to St. Bede's Office of Religious Education by (TBD)
- Confirmation Saint Project - Due (TBD)
- Letter to the Bishop - Due (TBD)
- Pass the Confirmation Proficiency Test - Test will be conducted for CCD candidates on (TBD)
- Perform a minimum of 20 hours of service - Service Project Booklet due (TBD)
- Participate in Confirmation Retreat - date (TBD)
CONFIRMATION FORMS:
CONFIRMATION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM -
(Click here) https://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c5309/confirmation_seminar_registration_form_2020.pdf
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE PROFILE 2020 - 2021 -
(Click here) https://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c5309/confirmation_candidate_profile_2020_-_2021.pdf
CONFIRMATION SAINT PROJECT DIRECTIONS -
(Click here) https://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c5309/confirmation_saint_project.pdf
SPONSOR CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY -
(Click here) https://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c5309/certificate_of_eligibility.pdf
LETTER TO THE BISHOP DIRECTIONS -
(Click here) https://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c5309/format_for_letter_to_the_bishop_2021.pdf
CONFIRMATION SERVICE PROJECT BOOKLET -
(Click here) https://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c5309/confirmation_service_project_booklet.pdf
CHOOSING A CONFIRMATION NAME INFORMATION
(Click here) https://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c5309/choosing_a_confirmation_name.pdf
SPONSORS
A sponsor for Confirmation is a public role in the Church. Before selecting a sponsor, the Confirmation candidate and their parents should reflect on whether the person you are considering meets the requirements. Family members sometimes feel compelled to ask someone because of tradition or other obligations, unaware that the proposed sponsor no longer practices the Catholic faith.
Remember the issue here for a person who is taking a public role in the Church is not simply whether the sponsor is a good-living person with high values. That is presumed. No, it is much more. Does the sponsor you are considering practice the Catholic faith in accordance with these basic requirements:
- At least 16 years of age and fully initiated in the Catholic Church, having received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion
- Attends Mass regularly on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
- Sincerely strives to follow the moral teachings of the Catholic Church
- Was married in the Catholic Church (or with appropriate dispensation). If single, is living a chaste life and not cohabitating with another person
In the event that the person you are considering to be the sponsor does not fufill these requirements, you could possibly discuss this matter with them. An invitation to be a sponsor can be a "graced moment," inviting a family member or friend to turn again to Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church.
PLEASE NOTE THAT A PARENT CANNOT BE A SPONSOR FOR THEIR CHILD.
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CONFIRMATION LITURGY ASSIGNMENTS:
10:00 a.m. Mass = St. Katharine Drexel School Candidates, CCD Candidates (Alpha Order - TBD) & Grade Level Exception Candidates
2:00 p.m. Mass = CCD Candidates (Alpha Order - TBD)
In order to follow social distancing guidelines, NO SIBLINGS or OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS MAY ATTEND THESE MASSES. It is expected that both Masses will be livestreamed.
CONFIRMATION PRACTICE SESSIONS:
Instructions will be provided via email to all Candidates' families.
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CONFIRMATION LITURGY REMINDERS:
All candidates need to keep their forehead clear for the anointing.
ATTIRE:
Girls, please wear a dress (moderate length) under your robe. No jeans, sneakers or flip-flops. Please wear sensible shoes. Please do not wear heavy make-up or extravagant hair styles. Small earrings may be worn.
Boys, wear a white shirt and tie (red or black would be nice) along with dress pants. Jeans and sneakers are not permitted. Earrings are not permitted. Hair should be neatly combed.
