Welcome Confirmands!
Confirmation Preparation Class #1
• Confirmation Candidates = Confirmands
• Parents & Sponsors
• Teen Helper(s)
• Catechist: Mr. Marty Beaulieu
• Catechetical Leader: Mrs. Laura Lang
• Pastor: Father Jerry
Confirmation is a milestone on your journey of faith, not a destination!
Opening Prayer
• Act of Contrition
• Apostle’s Creed or Nicene Creed
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And you shall renew the face of the Earth.
Let us pray:
O God, by the light of the Holy Spirit
you have taught the hearts of your faithful.
In the same Spirit, help us to know what is
truly right and always to rejoice in your consolation.
We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.
Introductions
What is your name?
Which school do you attend?
What are your favorite activities?
Why you are here?
What are your expectations for this class?
How is this class going to run?
Confirmation Requirements
Sacrament of Reconciliation
CP1 & CP2 or RCIA
Documentation Requirements
Sponsor Requirements*
Confirmands must choose a Sponsor that:
1. Has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, & Confirmation;
2. Is at least 16 years of age;
3. Is a single or a validly married Catholic
4. Attends Mass weekly; receives Eucharist at least once during Easter season;
5. Will support the Confirmand with their prayers and by their example;
6. Is not bound by any canonical penalty; and
7. Is not the father or mother of the one to be confirmed.
* Baptismal Godparent desired but not required to be Confirmation Sponsor
Confirmation Retreat
• Mandatory attendance
• One day – all day Saturday
• Cost for two meals
• In planning stages – more details will be forthcoming
Schedule
Homework