Catholics who are in grade seven or older are invited to begin the preparation process for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. They will receive the Holy Spirit, through the anointing with oil and the laying on of hands by the bishop or a priest appointed by him.
Registration is closed
Dear Parents/Guardians
Congratulations, your child is now eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit by which Confirmation Candidates will have a proper understanding of how to live as followers of Jesus.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND PRINT THE REGISTRATION FORM AND RETURN IT TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF THE CANDIDATE’S *BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE AND $60 PROGRAM FEE TO ST. THERESE CHURCH.
Registration will take place after the following Sunday Masses (9am, 11am & 7pm) in the parish hall:
Sunday, September 18th , September 25th, October 2nd, and October 9th. Please, bring all required documents for registration. The deadline for registration is October 9th, 2022.
Parent/Guardian & Candidate Information Session
Monday, October 24th, 2022.
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, Candidates are required to attend Saturday morning classes in either the Parish Hall or in the church.
Dates
Saturday, November 5/22
Saturday, November 26/22
Saturday, December 17/22
Saturday, January 21/23
Saturday, February 4/23
Saturday, February 25/23
*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.
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
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.
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.
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 May 6 , 2023 at 9am. Assigned times will be advised at a later date.
Candidates preparing for Confirmation must attend a day of retreat on
April 22nd 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.
Group 1
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 - 7:45 pm to 8:15 pm
Group 2
Thursday, May 18th, 2023 – 7:45 pm to 8:15 pm
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.
Group 1
Saturday May 20th, 2023 – 10 am
Group 2
Saturday May 20th, 2022 – 1 pm