In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, Candidates are required to attend Saturday morning classes in either the Parish Hall or in the church.

• Saturday classes are from 10:00am to 11:00am
• Candidates are reminded to turn off their cell phones in order to eliminate any distractions.

Dates
Saturday, November 27/21
Saturday, December 4/21
Saturday, December 15/21
Saturday, January 15/22
Saturday, February 5/22
Saturday, April 2/22

*Workbook: In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, the text Chosen - Your Journey Toward Confirmation and supplementary resources will be used.

Each candidate preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation needs a Confirmation Sponsor. Being a Confirmation Sponsor is a great responsibility. Sponsors are mentors and spiritual friends. Confirmation Sponsors must be mature in their faith and at least 16 years of age. They must be capable and comfortable answering questions the Confirmation Candidate might have about their faith. The Sponsor must have received the Sacrament of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation and be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church. Candidates’
parents cannot be their sponsor. However, a candidate’s parent is able to stand in by proxy in the event that the sponsor is unable to attend the Candidate’s Confirmation Mass.

• Sponsor’s Attestation Letter must be completed upon registration.

Celebrating Mass is a very important part of your child’s preparation for Confirmation. We encourage Candidates to attend Sunday Mass on a regular basis. Masses are available on the St. Therese YouTube channel.

St. Therese Weekend Masses
Saturday 4:30pm
Sunday 9:00 am, 11:00am and 7:00 pm

Mass Reflection Cards

• Each Candidate is required to complete a Mass Reflection card after attending or viewing Mass.
• Reflection cards will be made available on November 27 (first Saturday class).
• Please have your child bring their completed Mass Reflection cards to the following Saturday Class to initiate group discussion.

Candidates are required to incorporate a Christian Service component into their faith journey. We strongly encourage each candidate to get involved in the life and growth of our Parish Community and to build strong relationships within our Faith Family by taking part in at least 3 of the following.

• Stations of the Cross (during Lent)
• Actively participating in the Youth Mass
• Praying the Rosary (more information to be made available)
• EDGE youth group (1st and 3 rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm
• Reading at the Enrollment Mass, one of the youth Masses or at the Retreat
• Altar Serving

We will be able to offer more initiatives as covid restrictions slowly relax.

Confirmation Candidates and their parent(s) / guardian(s) are required to attend the Rite of Enrollment Mass. Sponsors are invited, but they are not required to attend.

 Sunday, January 30 th , 2022 at 1:00pm
Good Shepherd CES & Parish Candidates

Each candidate is required to choose a Confirmation Patron Saint. Candidates will select a Saint whose faith witness inspires them to live a life of greater faithfulness. A saint that is admired for what they have done and will be a role model and spiritual companion. Girls may choose male Saints and boys may choose female Saints. Patron Saint Project is due by April 23 rd , 2022. For more information on Patron Saints, please visit the following website – fun facts about Saints. https://www.catholic.org/saints/fun_facts_arch.php

Each Candidate is required to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession. Confession is asking for forgiveness and receiving God’s Grace to do better. Confessions will be heard privately in the church on Saturday March 5, 2022. Assigned times will be advised at a later date.

Candidates preparing for Confirmation must attend a day of retreat on April 23 rd from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The day will begin with the celebration of Mass. Candidates will then gather in the Parish Hall for reflections, games, prayer and lunch.

In order for each Candidate to be well prepared for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation Mass, they will be required to attend a practice session right after the 7pm Mass. Sponsors and/or parents are welcomed, but they are not required to attend.

Wednesday May 4 th - 7:45 pm to 8:15 pm
St. Mother Teresa CES & Monsignor Leo Cleary CES

Thursday May 5 th – 7:45 pm to 8:15 pm
Good Shepherd CES & Parish Candidates

The celebrant for the Sacrament of Confirmation Mass will be Bishop Daniel Miehm. Candidates and their Sponsors are requested to meet in the church at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled Mass. The first 4 pews on each side will be reserved for Candidates and their Sponsors. Assigned seating will be made available at the practice. Family and friends may sit in any of the available pews.

Saturday May 7 th , 2022 – 10:30am
St. Mother Teresa CES & Monsignor Leo Cleary CES

 Saturday May 7 th , 2022 – 1:30pm
Good Shepherd CES & Parish Candidates

It is mandatory to properly wear a mask - covering mouth and nose and maintain physical distancewhenever we gather in the church or in the Parish Hall. In order to adhere to health regulations and ensure the safety of everyone in attendance, you may invite 5 guests (this does not include Candidate and Sponsor). Observing these measures reduces both risk and anxiety for others and is an expression of our
Christian charity and concern.