Confirmation Orientation

Welcome to Confirmation!

Confirmation Handbook

• Elements
• General requirements
• Sponsors
• Parents
• Determining "Readiness"

Calendar

• Sunday night sessions
• Group "A" 6:00-7:30
• Group "B" 7:00-8:30
• Small faith sharing groups
• Attendance
• LIFT
• Small group leaders needed!

Retreat

• Group A: March 3-4
• Group B: March 17-18 with OLL
• No changes after Feb. 16!
• Permission slip due Feb. 11 - can submit electronically:)

Calendar - Items due

• Letter to Bishop Haines due April 8 (suggestion - write after retreat!)
• Matthew 25 (service & justice) Project due April 22
• Direct service/charitable works
• Social justice/social action

Other dates to know

• Confirmation interviews April 29
• Confirmation rehearsal May 12 at 5:00pm (tentative) at St. Mary's
• CONFIRMATION MAY 13 AT 9:00AM AT ST. MARY'S
• Candidates & sponsors arrive by 8:30am

FAQ

• Baptismal certificates
• Confirmation names/patron saints
• Communication: email (Constant Contact); text (Remind)

Mission trip

• Mishawaka, IN June 10-15, 2018
• Fundraising available